JP4042147B2 - Controller diagnostic system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a controller diagnosis system, and more particularly to a technique for diagnosing a controller of a lens apparatus by a computer such as a personal computer.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a television lens having a function of self-diagnosis of each item such as a zoom lens, a focus lens, an iris, an extender, and a power supply voltage is known.
[0003]
This type of television lens is configured by optionally attaching a dedicated substrate for self-diagnosis to the television lens. The dedicated board has switches that are operated for diagnosis, A / D converter, D / A converter, storage means such as a ROM storing a self-diagnostic program, input signals from the switch and self-diagnosis A central processing unit (CPU) for diagnosing each item of the lens apparatus according to a program and an interface such as RS232C for displaying a diagnosis result on an external personal computer or the like are provided (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-264449).
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional self-diagnosis has a drawback in that it cannot diagnose the attached device (controller) connected to the television lens and cannot know even if there is an abnormality in the controller.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a controller diagnosis system that diagnoses the presence or absence of an abnormality of a controller connected to a lens apparatus and prevents an unexpected situation due to a failure of the controller or the like. The purpose is to do.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the object, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to a lens device, a controller connected to the lens device and outputting a control signal for operating each drive unit of the lens device, and communication with the lens device. A controller diagnosis system for diagnosing the controller by the computer, wherein the lens device transmits a control signal input from the controller to the computer during controller diagnosis. The computer includes: a second communication unit that communicates with the first communication unit of the lens device; a display unit; a storage unit that stores a diagnostic program; Based on a control signal input from the controller via the lens device. There perform diagnosis of the controller, and a control means for displaying the diagnostic results on the display means, and characterized in that.
[0007]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the control unit causes the display unit to display information for operating the operation member of the controller in an interactive manner by the diagnostic program. The controller diagnostic system according to claim 1.
[0008]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lens device, a controller that is connected to the lens device and outputs a control signal for operating each drive unit of the lens device, and a computer that communicates with the lens device. A controller diagnosis system configured to diagnose the controller by the computer, wherein the lens apparatus includes a first communication unit that transmits a control signal input from the controller to the computer at the time of controller diagnosis; The computer includes a second communication unit that communicates with the first communication unit of the lens device, a display unit, a storage unit that stores a diagnostic program, and executes the diagnostic program to execute the diagnostic program via the lens device. The controller based on a control signal input from the controller And a controller for causing the display to display the state of the controller.
[0009]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the invention, when the control unit according to the second aspect is an interactive mode control unit, the computer causes the lens program to execute the diagnostic program. Control means for displaying on the display means the state of the controller based on a control signal input from the controller via the control, control by the control means in the interactive mode, and control by the control means in the non-interactive mode And a mode switching means for switching between.
[0010]
According to the above invention, it becomes possible to diagnose the presence / absence of abnormality of the controller by the computer through the lens device, and it is possible to prevent an unexpected situation due to failure of the controller or the like. Further, when it is necessary to operate the operation member of the controller at the time of diagnosis of the controller, the operator is prompted to perform the operation in an interactive manner, and the diagnosis result such as the presence or absence of abnormality is determined by the computer. Can be made to do. Even if the interactive form is not adopted, the controller status is displayed on the display means, so that the operator operates an arbitrary operation member and confirms the change in the controller status displayed on the display means. It can be determined whether or not there is.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a controller diagnosis system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0012]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a lens system for a television camera, and shows a connection mode of each device constituting the lens system to which the present invention is applied. FIG. It is the block diagram which showed the structure. In the lens system shown in FIG. 1, a television lens 10 is a box-type lens device called an EFP lens, for example, and is mounted on a television camera body (not shown) by a lens mount. A focus controller 12, a zoom controller 14, a personal computer (personal computer) 16, and the like can be connected to the television lens 10 by a cable. The present invention can be applied not only to an EFP lens but also to a lens system using another type of lens such as a portable ENG lens.
[0013]
The TV lens 10 (hereinafter simply referred to as the lens 10) is equipped with a photographic lens that forms a subject image on the imaging element surface of the TV camera body. As a movable optical member that constitutes the photographic lens, for example, A focus lens for focus adjustment, a zoom lens for zoom adjustment, an iris for iris adjustment, an extender for enlarging / reducing the zoom magnification from 1 × to 2 ×, 2 × to 1 ×, and the like are arranged.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 2, the lens 10 is equipped with a CPU 20 and each drive unit 22 for driving each movable optical member by a motor, and each drive unit 22 is controlled by the CPU 20. A motor is driven based on the signal to drive each of the movable optical members. Note that, among the driving units 22, when the driving units for driving the focus lens, the driving for the zoom lens, etc. are identified, they are referred to as a focus driving unit, a zoom driving unit, and the like. In addition, each drive unit may be configured by a device called a servo module that can be attached to and detached from the lens 10 and a device on which a servo circuit that servo-controls the motor is mounted.
[0015]
In addition, the lens 10 includes a position detection sensor (each position detection sensor 24) for detecting the position of each movable optical member, and a current / voltage for detecting a current and a voltage supplied from the power source to each drive unit 22. A voltage detection circuit 26 is installed, and the detection value (position detection value) of each position detection sensor 24 and the detection value of the current / voltage detection circuit 26 are appropriately read by the CPU 20. Further, the lens 10 is provided with a memory 28 into which necessary data is written or read by the CPU 20.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 2, the CPU 30 is mounted on the focus controller 12. When the focus controller 12 is connected to the lens 10 with a cable as shown in FIG. 1, between the CPU 30 of the focus controller 12 and the CPU 20 of the lens 10. Various signals can be exchanged by communication (bidirectional communication) via an interface circuit (not shown).
[0017]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the focus controller 12 is provided with a rotatable focus ring 12A used for manual adjustment of the focus position (position of the focus lens) by the cameraman, and the focus ring 12A is rotated. A detection value corresponding to the position (set position) is given to the CPU 30 from a position detection sensor such as a potentiometer. In FIG. 2, a configuration unit including an operation member other than the switch provided in the focus controller 12 and a position detection sensor that detects a setting position of the operation member is illustrated as the operation unit 32, and the focus ring 12 </ b> A is illustrated. A position detection sensor for detecting the set position is included in the operation unit 32.
[0018]
When focus adjustment of the lens 10 is performed by the focus controller 12, the CPU 30 of the focus controller 12 sets the focus position corresponding to the set position based on the set position (detected value) of the focus ring 12 </ b> A acquired from the operation unit 32. A control signal for instructing movement is transmitted to the CPU 20 of the lens 10. The CPU 20 of the lens 10 drives the focus drive unit according to the control signal received from the focus controller 12 and moves the focus lens to the focus position commanded by the focus controller 12.
[0019]
Further, in the focus controller 12, various switches (each switch 34 shown in FIG. 2) may be installed to use a specific function (there may be a switch unrelated to the focus control). In this case, the setting state of each switch 34 is read by the CPU 30. Further, in addition to the focus ring 12A, an operation member corresponding to the operation unit 32 in FIG. 2 and its position detection sensor may be installed. In this case, the CPU 30 reads the set position of the operation member. A description of processing based on the setting state of the operation unit 32 and each switch 34 is omitted, but a command signal or the like based on the setting state of the operation unit 32 or each switch 34 other than the focus ring 12A is also communicated with the lens 10 through the focus controller. The information is transmitted from the 12 CPUs 30 to the lens 10.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 2, the zoom controller 14 is equipped with a CPU 40. When the zoom controller 14 is connected to the lens 10 with a cable as shown in FIG. 1, between the CPU 40 of the zoom controller 14 and the CPU 20 of the lens 10. Various signals can be exchanged by communication (bidirectional communication) via an interface circuit (not shown).
[0021]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the zoom controller 14 is provided with a rotatable thumb ring 14A used by a cameraman for manual adjustment of a zoom speed (moving speed of the zoom lens), and a rotational position of the thumb ring 14A. A detection value corresponding to (set position) is given to the CPU 40 from a position detection sensor such as a potentiometer. Note that the thumb ring 14A returns to a predetermined reference position in a state where the operating force of the photographer is not applied. In FIG. 2, a configuration unit including an operation member other than a switch provided in the zoom controller 14 and a position detection sensor that detects a set position of the operation member is illustrated as an operation unit 42. A position detection sensor for detecting the set position is included in the operation unit 42.
[0022]
When zoom adjustment of the lens 10 is performed by the zoom controller 14, the CPU 40 of the zoom controller 14 moves based on the set position (detected value) of the thumb ring 14 </ b> A acquired from the operation unit 42 at the zoom speed corresponding to the set position. Is sent to the CPU 20 of the lens 10. The CPU 20 of the lens 10 drives the zoom drive unit according to the control signal received from the zoom controller 14 and moves the zoom lens at the zoom speed commanded by the zoom controller 14.
[0023]
In addition, various switches (each switch 44 shown in FIG. 2) may be installed in the zoom controller 14 to use a specific function (there may be a switch unrelated to zoom control). In this case, the setting state of each switch 44 is read by the CPU 40. Further, in addition to the thumb ring 14A, an operation member corresponding to the operation unit 42 in FIG. 2 and its position detection sensor may be installed. In this case, the CPU 40 reads the set position of the operation member. Although the description of the contents of the processing based on the setting state of the operation unit 42 and each switch 44 is omitted, the command signal and the like based on the setting state of the operation unit 42 and each switch 44 other than the thumb ring 14A and its position detection sensor are also included in the lens 10. Is transmitted from the CPU 30 of the zoom controller 14 to the lens 10.
[0024]
The focus controller 12 and the zoom controller 14 described above are digital, and information on the operation units 32 and 42 and the switches 34 and 44 is transmitted to the lens 10 by digital signals, whereas an analog type is used. The controller does not have a special communication function. As shown in FIG. 3, information on the operation unit 70 provided in the controller is transmitted as an analog signal to the lens 10 and converted into a digital signal by the A / D converter 74. The information read from the CPU 20 of the lens 10 and the information of each switch 72 provided in the controller is directly read by the CPU 20 of the lens 10. The present invention is applicable even when the focus controller 12 and the zoom controller 14 are such analog controllers.
[0025]
A personal computer 16 shown in FIG. 1 is generally commercially available, and includes, for example, a personal computer body, a monitor, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like. FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the personal computer 16 simply. The personal computer 16 includes a CPU 50, a memory 52 (hard disk, RAM, ROM, etc.), an input means 54 (keyboard, mouse, etc.), a monitor 56, and an external storage reader. 58 (CD-ROM driver, floppy disk driver, etc.).
[0026]
The personal computer 16 and the lens 10 are connected by, for example, an RS232C cable, and communication (bidirectional communication) can be performed between the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 and the CPU 20 of the lens 10 through an interface circuit (not shown) through the RS232C interface. It is like that. As will be described in detail later, the FIND system software (the software name is referred to as FIND, and the program is referred to as the FIND program) is installed in the personal computer 16 in advance, thereby controlling and diagnosing the lens 10 described in detail later. Etc. can be performed by the personal computer 16.
[0027]
For example, in the case where the lens 10 is controlled by the personal computer 16, when the FIND program is started and the PC control mode is selected, a PC control screen is displayed on the monitor. On the PC control screen, for example, an operation screen for operating the setting positions of zoom, focus, iris, and extender with the mouse is displayed. According to the settings on the operation screen, zoom can be performed in the same way as a normal controller. Control signals for focus, iris, and extender are transmitted from the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 to the CPU 20 of the lens 10. The CPU 20 of the lens 10 drives zoom, focus, iris, and extender drive units in accordance with control signals received from the personal computer 16. Thereby, the personal computer 16 controls the lens 10.
[0028]
The processing of the FIND system constructed by the software of the personal computer 16 in the lens system configured as described above will be described.
[0029]
1. Installation of FIND system software (FIND)
When the FIND system CD is inserted into the CD-ROM driver (external storage reading device 58) of the personal computer 16 in which a predetermined OS (for example, Windows in this embodiment) is installed, the FIND system CD browser is automatically activated. Then, the FIND system software (“FIND”) is installed in the personal computer 16 in accordance with the instructions on the screen. When the installation is completed, a “FIND” shortcut icon is created on the desktop. In addition to the FIND system software, the FIND system CD also includes information related to the TV lens, such as instruction manuals and product catalog information, so that these information can also be installed in the personal computer 16. It has become.
[0030]
2. Starting the FIND system
To start the FIND system, for example, double-click the “FIND” shortcut on the desktop. As a result, the initial screen of the FIND system as shown in FIG. The initial screen is composed of a mode selection screen and a “LENS INFORMATION” screen displayed on the screen.
[0031]
3. Connection process
When the “START” button on the “LENS INFORMATION” screen of FIG. 4 is clicked with the mouse, initial settings are made, the lens 10 and the personal computer 16 are communicably connected, and “LENS INFORMATION” as shown in FIG. Information sent from the lens 10 is displayed on the screen. When the initial setting is performed again after the initial setting is completed or when the initial setting is not completed normally, the initial setting is performed again by clicking the “RESET” button on the “LENS INFORMATION” screen. In addition, communication format information is displayed on the “PROTOCOL” screen in FIG. In the case of a lens that cannot automatically acquire lens information, the lens information is input using the keyboard (input means 54) of the personal computer 16.
[0032]
4). Mode selection
For example, after the above connection processing, clicking “Find (F)” on the menu bar in the mode selection screen of FIG. 5 with the mouse and selecting “Find Start” in the menu, the operating state of the lens 10, whether there is an abnormality, etc. A diagnosis mode for diagnosing the above can be selected. When “Control (C)” in the menu bar is clicked and “Control Start” in the menu is selected, the PC control mode for controlling the lens 10 by the personal computer 16 can be selected. When “History (H)” in the menu bar is clicked and “History List (L)” in the menu is selected, a diagnosis history display mode for displaying a past diagnosis history can be selected.
[0033]
The process of mode selection in the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 will be briefly described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 6. When the CPU 50 first starts the FIND program, the initial screen as shown in FIGS. S10). Then, it is determined whether or not a diagnosis mode has been selected (step S12). If YES is determined, a diagnosis mode process is executed (step S14). On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the diagnosis mode process is not executed.
[0034]
Next, it is determined whether the PC control mode has been selected (step S16). When it determines with YES, the process of PC control mode is performed (step S18). On the other hand, if NO is determined, the PC control mode process is not executed.
[0035]
Next, it is determined whether or not the diagnosis history display mode has been selected (step S20). When it determines with YES, the process of diagnostic history display mode is performed (step S22). On the other hand, if NO is determined, the diagnosis history display mode process is not executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the end of the FIND program has been selected (step S24). If NO is determined, the process from step S12 is repeated. If YES is determined, the FIND program is ended.
[0036]
5. Diagnostic mode
Click “Find (F)” on the menu bar on the mode selection screen and select “Find Start” in the menu as described above to select the diagnostic mode for diagnosing the operating state of lens 10 and the presence or absence of abnormalities. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the “FIND Menu” screen is displayed in the mode selection screen.
[0037]
Here, on the “FIND Menu” screen, the “TOTAL” frame and the “INDIVIDUAL” frame are displayed, and the desired diagnostic method for automatic execution and individual execution can be selected by selecting an item in either frame. Can be done.
[0038]
If auto-run is selected, zoom, focus, iris, extender, advanced back focus (only if the lens has that function), power supply voltage, etc. (if the lens has that function) The diagnosis of each item (limited to the above) is automatically performed continuously. When all diagnosis is completed, the diagnosis result of each item is displayed on the monitor.
[0039]
On the other hand, when individual execution is selected, zoom, focus, iris, extender, advanced back focus (only when the lens has a function), power supply voltage, etc. (when the lens has a function) Diagnosis of each item (only) is performed individually. The zoom controller and focus controller can also be checked.
[0040]
Hereinafter, automatic execution and individual execution of the diagnosis mode will be described in order.
[0041]
5.1. Auto-run
5.1.1. Autorun diagnostics
When the “AUTO” item is selected from the “TOTAL” frame on the “FIND Menu” screen of FIG. 7, the automatic execution process is started. That is, diagnosis of each item such as zoom, focus, iris, extender, power supply voltage, etc. is continuously and automatically performed. In the FIND system, the function attached to the lens 10 connected to the personal computer 16 is automatically recognized, and only the diagnosis item corresponding to the function of the lens 10 is diagnosed.
[0042]
During the execution of the diagnosis, the status of the lens 10 is displayed in real time. When the diagnosis is completed, the diagnosis result is displayed in three colors: green (normal), yellow (necessary adjustment), and red (repair required). The Then, about 1 second after the diagnosis result of one item is displayed, the diagnosis of the next item is started.
[0043]
Here, the processing during the diagnosis execution in the personal computer 16 and the lens 10 will be described. The CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 gives a control signal for instructing the operation of the lens 10 for executing the diagnosis of each item to the CPU 20 of the lens 10. The drive unit of the lens 10 is driven based on the control signal. During the diagnosis operation, information necessary for diagnosis such as detection values of the position detection sensors 24 and the current / voltage detection circuit 26 (see FIG. 2) is sequentially read by the CPU 20 of the lens 10, for example, some information. (For example, the position detection value of each position detection sensor 24) is transmitted to the personal computer 16 in real time, and the information is displayed in real time on the monitor 56 of the personal computer 16, and other information (for example, current detection of the current / voltage detection circuit 26). Value) is temporarily stored in the memory 28 of the lens 10. When the diagnostic operation of one unit is completed, information such as detection values stored in the memory 28 of the lens 10 is transmitted to the personal computer 16 and diagnosed by the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 based on the information acquired during or after the diagnostic operation. The result is determined, and the diagnosis result is displayed on the monitor 56 of the personal computer 16.
[0044]
More specifically, the diagnosis of zoom is described as an example. A control signal for instructing the CPU 20 of the personal computer 16 to move the zoom from the wide end to the tele end at the maximum speed in order to perform the zoom diagnosis operation. Sent. Accordingly, the zoom drive unit is driven, and the zoom (zoom lens) moves at the maximum speed from the wide end to the tele end.
[0045]
During the movement, the CPU 20 of the lens 10 sequentially reads position detection values related to zoom from each position detection sensor 24 (see FIG. 2), transmits the position detection values to the personal computer 16 in real time, and sends them to the zoom drive unit. The supplied current value (current detection value) is sequentially read from the current / voltage detection circuit 26 (see FIG. 2), and the current value is temporarily stored in the memory 28. When the zoom reaches the telephoto end and the driving of the zoom driving unit stops, the CPU 20 of the lens 10 reads the current value stored in the memory 28 and transmits it to the personal computer 16.
[0046]
On the other hand, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 16 displays a screen as shown in FIG. 8 on the monitor 56 and displays the position detection value acquired from the lens 10 in a graph in real time in a “Wide => Tele” frame on the main screen.
[0047]
Further, the CPU 20 of the personal computer 16 determines that the zoom has moved from the wide end to the tele end based on the position detection value, and detects the operation time required for the zoom movement from the wide end to the tele end. The load required for the movement is detected based on the current value acquired from the lens 10. Then, it is determined whether the detected operation time and load are normal, whether adjustment is necessary, or whether repair is necessary. The CPU 50 obtains the operation time and load when it is determined to be normal from lens data created as a database in advance, and makes the above determination by comparing with the data.
[0048]
When the above judgment is made, for each of the operating time and load, the diagnostic results are lit next to the “TIME” and “LOAD” items in the “Wide => Tele” frame at the upper left of the diagnostic result display screen of FIG. Display by position and lighting color. For example, three rectangular display frames are arranged in a horizontal row for each of the “TIME” and “LOAD” items. If it is diagnosed as normal, the leftmost display frame lights in green. When it is diagnosed that adjustment is necessary, the center display frame is lit yellow, and when it is diagnosed that repair is necessary, the rightmost display frame is lit red. In addition, the diagnostic result is displayed in text on the right side of the diagnostic result display screen.
[0049]
By performing the same processing as described above by moving the zoom from the tele end to the wide end at the maximum speed, the zoom diagnosis is completed. If you click the “STOP” button displayed at the bottom of the “FIND Menu” screen, automatic execution is stopped.
[0050]
5.1.2. Diagnostic result display
When the diagnosis of each item such as zoom, focus, iris, extender, power supply voltage, etc. in the automatic execution is completed, the diagnosis result is displayed as shown in the main screen of FIG. If all diagnosed items are normal, “ALL OK” (not shown) is displayed on the upper left of the main screen. If any item is abnormal, the color of that item tag changes and is displayed in front. If there are two or more abnormal items, the operator switches the item tags appropriately with the mouse and confirms the contents of each.
[0051]
5.1.3. Saving data of auto-run diagnostic results
The diagnosis result data obtained by the automatic execution process can be saved in a predetermined file format (file format such as MS Excel). For example, if you click the “Save” button on the main screen of FIG. 9 with the mouse, a screen for specifying the save location and file name will be displayed, and if you specify them, the diagnostic result data is the file specified in the specified save location Saved by name. In addition, when there is an abnormality in a diagnosis item, a detailed analysis is performed at the manufacturer by sending the data file to the service representative of the manufacturer by e-mail or the like.
[0052]
5.1.4. PC processing in automatic execution
The outline of the automatic execution process in the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 is shown in the flowchart of FIG. After performing the required initial settings (step S30), the CPU 50 turns on the diagnosis start button (selects “AUTO” in the “TOTAL” frame on the “FIND Menu” screen (see FIG. 7)) (step 7). S32), information necessary for diagnosis is acquired from the lens 10, and lens diagnosis (automatic execution process) is performed. At this time, it is determined whether or not it is normal with reference to lens data during normal operation (step S34). Then, the entire diagnosis result data is displayed on the monitor, and the lens type name, serial number, date, and diagnosis result are stored in a predetermined location of the personal computer 16 (step S38). Note that the data storage in step S38 is automatically performed to refer to the data in a diagnosis history display mode to be described later.
[0053]
5.2. Individual execution process
5.2.1. Individual execution items
For example, by selecting an item to be diagnosed from the “INDIVIDUAL” frame in the “FIND Menu” screen of FIG. 7, zoom, focus, iris, extender, advanced back focus (only when the lens 10 has a function) Each item of the power supply voltage can be diagnosed individually. In the FIND system, the functions attached to the lens 10 connected to the personal computer 16 are automatically recognized, and only the diagnostic items corresponding to the functions of the lens are displayed in the “INDIVIDUAL” frame and can be selected. ing.
[0054]
When a desired diagnostic item is selected from the “INDIVIDUAL” frame, due to the nature of the item, if there are multiple modes that can be applied among the modes described below, a new frame for selecting that mode is added. Is displayed in the “FIND Menu” screen. For example, when zoom (“ZOOM” item) is selected from the “INDIVIDUAL” frame, a new frame (“ZOOM” frame) for selecting a mode is displayed on the “FIND Menu” screen as shown in FIG. . Selecting any of the “OPERATION”, “SENSOR 1”, “SENSOR 2”, and “ERD” items in that frame will enable the OPERATION, SENSOR (1), SENSOR (2) and ERD modes. Either can be selected.
[0055]
5.2.2. OPERATION mode
In the OPERATION mode, the operation time and load of the lens 10 are diagnosed. The case where the zoom diagnosis is selected will be described as an example. As described above, when the “OPERATION” item is selected from the “ZOOM” frame in the “FIND Menu” screen of FIG. 11, the OPERATION mode is set and the main screen as shown in FIG. Is displayed. The configuration of the main screen is the same as the main screen of FIG. 8 used in the description of the automatic execution. The diagnosis is started when either the “W => T” button or the “T => W” button on the main screen is clicked. Since the diagnosis process and the display of the diagnosis result are the same as those described in the case of automatic execution, the description is omitted.
[0056]
5.2.3. SENSOR (1) mode
In the SENSOR (1) mode, the position detection sensor (each position detection sensor 24 in FIG. 2) is diagnosed. The case where the zoom diagnosis is selected will be described as an example. As shown in FIG. 12, when the “SENSOR 1” item is selected from the “ZOOM” frame on the “FIND Menu” screen, the SENSOR (1) mode is set. The main screen is displayed. The diagnosis is started when the “Start” button on the main screen is clicked with the mouse.
[0057]
When the diagnosis is started, a control signal for instructing the zoom operation is transmitted from the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 to the CPU 20 of the lens 10 in order to perform the zoom diagnosis operation. The zoom driving unit is driven by the control signal, the zoom moves from the wide end to the tele end, and then the zoom moves to the center of the wide end and the tele end. During the movement, the CPU 20 of the lens 10 sequentially reads the position detection value from the position detection sensor related to the zoom drive unit and transmits the position detection value to the personal computer 16 in real time.
[0058]
The CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 displays the control signal transmitted to the lens 10 and the position detection value acquired from the lens 10 in real time on the main screen of FIG. For example, the control signal value and the position detection value are displayed in a graph in the “Wide => Tele => Center” frame of the main screen, and the values are displayed by an indicator in the right frame. In the drawing, a potentiometer and two encoders (A, B) are installed as position detection sensors related to zoom.
[0059]
Further, when the zoom is moved to the center and the diagnosis operation is completed, the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 determines whether the maximum value and the minimum value of the position detection values acquired from the lens 10 are normal or need to be adjusted. Alternatively, it is determined whether repair is necessary. And the result is displayed on the diagnostic result display screen of FIG. On the left side of the diagnostic result display screen, the maximum and minimum diagnostic values of the position detection value by the position detection sensor are displayed by the lighting position and lighting color. If it is diagnosed as normal, the leftmost display frame is green. The center display frame lights yellow when it is diagnosed that adjustment is necessary, and the rightmost display frame lights red when it is diagnosed that repair is necessary. The diagnosis result is displayed in text on the right side of the diagnosis result display screen.
[0060]
5.2.4. SENSOR (2) mode
In the SENSOR (2) mode, detailed confirmation of the position detection sensors (each position detection sensor 24 in FIG. 2) is performed. The case where the zoom diagnosis is selected will be described as an example. As shown in FIG. 13, when “SENSOR 2” is selected from the “ZOOM” frame in the “FIND Menu” screen, the SENSOR (2) mode is set, as shown in FIG. Main screen is displayed. Click the “START” button on the main screen to check the operation of the encoder.
[0061]
The CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 transmits a control signal for instructing the zoom operation to the lens 10 to move the zoom at a constant speed, obtains the output value of the encoder at that time from the lens 10, and outputs the output value to the graph display frame. Display a graph. In the graph display frame of FIG. 13, the operator can determine that the line indicating the center is normal if the line near the center of the SIN wave indicating the A-phase output signal and the SIN wave indicating the B-phase output signal. The zoom operation speed can be finely adjusted by clicking the “↑” button (speed UP) or “↓” button (speed DOWN) in the “SPEED” item in the “ARRANGEMENT” frame. Also, the horizontal axis of the graph can be changed by changing the value of the “BAWIDTH” item.
[0062]
5.2.5. ERD mode (controller diagnosis)
In the FIND system, it is possible to diagnose a controller connected to the lens 10 such as the zoom controller 14 and the focus controller 12. In this controller diagnosis, information (controller information) set or stored in the controller is read into the personal computer 16 such as an operation unit provided in the controller, a setting state of each switch, and shot (preset) data stored in the controller. Based on the information, a diagnosis is made as to whether or not the controller is normal.
[0063]
In the controller diagnosis, the interactive mode and the non-interactive mode can be selected by changing the environment setting of the software. The guidance display prompting the operator to perform a predetermined operation is performed, and the personal computer 16 determines whether or not a signal corresponding to the operation is transmitted. The diagnosis result is displayed on the monitor 56. On the other hand, when the non-interactive mode is selected, the controller information is displayed on the monitor 56 in real time, the operator arbitrarily operates the controller, and the operator confirms on the monitor 56 that the operation has been performed. Thus, it is diagnosed whether the controller is normal or not at the operator's discretion. In this case, the diagnosis result is not displayed on the monitor 56.
[0064]
The case where the diagnosis of the zoom controller 14 is performed will be described as an example. As shown in FIG. 14, the “ZOOM” item is selected from the “INDIVIDUAL” frame of the “FIND Menu” screen, and the “ERD” item is selected from the “ZOOM” frame. When is selected, the ERD mode is set and a main screen as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed. When the “START” button is clicked on the main screen, controller diagnosis for the zoom controller 14 is started.
[0065]
In the main screen, a switch information display frame, a summing information display frame, a speed adjustment volume information display frame, a limit adjustment volume information display frame, a zoom shot memo information display frame, a focus shot memo information display frame, etc. are set or stored in the zoom controller 14. There is a frame for displaying each of the controller information to be set, and based on the controller information read into the personal computer 16, the setting state of each switch 44 of the zoom controller 14 and the operation unit 42 (thumling 14A, speed adjustment volume, limit adjustment volume) Alternatively, the shot data stored in the zoom controller 14 is displayed in the corresponding frame. In the non-interactive mode, the controller information is read from the lens 10 in real time, and the controller information is displayed in each frame in real time.
[0066]
An overview of the controller diagnosis process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 determines whether or not the conversation mode is set (step S50). If NO, that is, if the non-interactive mode is determined, the CPU 50 reads controller information (operation unit and switch status) continuously from the lens 10 (step S52). The lens 10 acquires controller information from the controller to be diagnosed. Then, the information is displayed on the monitor 56 in real time (step S54). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the end of diagnosis is instructed (step S56). If it is determined YES, the diagnosis is ended. When it determines with NO, it returns to said step S52. In the controller diagnosis in the non-interactive mode of this embodiment, each controller information is displayed in the corresponding frame in FIG. 14, and the operator determines whether there is an abnormality in the controller by confirming the displayed controller information. I do.
[0067]
If YES in step S50, that is, if it is determined that the dialogue mode is set, the CPU 50 first displays a guidance message “please press X SW” on the monitor 56 (step S58). The display portion of “X SW” indicates a predetermined operation member provided in the controller to be diagnosed (not limited to the switch). In addition, “please press” is appropriately changed to a sentence instructing an operation corresponding to the type of “X SW”.
[0068]
Then, the state of “X SW” instructing the operation is read through the lens 10 (step S60), the type of the operation member to be diagnosed, and the state of the operation member read in relation to the operation of the operation member (operation (Including the presence / absence of a signal from the member) and stored (step S62). Next, it is determined whether or not to execute diagnosis (step S64). If YES is determined, the operation member is diagnosed from the state of the operation member stored in step S62 (step S65).
[0069]
Subsequently, it is determined whether there is any other operation member that has not been diagnosed (step S66). When it determines with NO, it returns to said step S58, performs the guidance display which prompts operation of another operation member, and performs the said process. On the other hand, when it determines with NO in the said step S64, the diagnostic result diagnosed by step S65 is displayed on the monitor 56 (step S68), and a diagnosis is complete | finished.
[0070]
5.2.6. Offset diagnosis
When the “Center Check” button in the summing information display frame on the main screen of FIG. 14 is pressed, an offset diagnosis of the zoom controller 14 is performed. Although the offset diagnosis can be performed in the same manner for the focus controller 12, the offset diagnosis of the zoom controller 14 will be described here. In the offset diagnosis, the information of the thumb ring 14A of the zoom controller 14 (the control signal transmitted from the zoom controller 14 to the lens 10 corresponding to the set position of the thumb ring 14A) is read into the personal computer 16 and the thumb ring 14A is set as the reference position. It is diagnosed whether the control signal is within a certain range in the state (no operation state).
[0071]
The offset diagnosis process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the flowchart of FIG. 16, the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 first displays on the monitor 56 a warning to make the thumb ring 14A center (no thumb ring operation) (step S80). Then, after a few seconds, a display to notify the start of diagnosis is performed (step S82). Next, for a few seconds, a control signal from the zoom controller 14 and a position detection value (follow signal) detected by a position detection sensor (position detection sensor for detecting the position of the zoom lens) related to the zoom drive unit. Obtained from the CPU 20 of the lens 10, the maximum value, the minimum value, and the increase / decrease tendency are stored (step S 84).
[0072]
The drive unit includes a digital type and an analog type. When the zoom drive unit is a digital type, a digital control signal is transmitted as it is from the CPU 20 of the lens 10 to the zoom drive unit. On the other hand, when the zoom driving unit is an analog type, the CPU 20 of the lens 10 and the analog driving unit are connected via a D / A converter 80 and an amplification circuit 82 as shown in FIG. The control signal output from the CPU 20 of the lens 10 is converted into an analog signal by the D / A converter 80 and then amplified by the amplifier circuit 82, and the output signal from the amplifier circuit 82 is converted into an analog driver 86. Given to. When the lens 10 is equipped with the analog drive unit 86 as described above, in addition to the control signal and the follow signal, the output signal of the amplification circuit 82 is also sent to the CPU 20 of the lens 10 via the A / D converter 84. The output signal is transmitted to the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16.
[0073]
Next, diagnostic data is read from lens data during normal operation held by the personal computer 16 as a database (step S86), and it is determined whether or not the control signal acquired from the lens 10 is within a standard value (step S88). If it is determined NO, it is determined that the controller is abnormal (step S90), and a detailed display of the diagnosis result and diagnosis error is performed (step S100). The standard value is a range of control signal values that are allowed as a value for stopping zooming with respect to the state where the thumb ring 14A is centered, that is, the control signal to be originally taken with the thumb ring 14A being centered. It means the range of values (hereinafter the same applies to the standard values for follow signals).
[0074]
If YES is determined in step S88, it is then determined whether or not the zoom drive unit is an analog type (step S92). If NO is determined, it is then determined whether or not the follow signal acquired from the lens 10 is within the standard value (step S96). If NO is determined in step S96, the zoom drive unit (module) is determined to be abnormal (step S98). If YES is determined, it is determined to be normal, and the diagnosis result and detailed display of the diagnosis error are displayed. (Step S100).
[0075]
If YES in step S92, that is, if the zoom driving unit is determined to be an analog type, it is next determined whether or not the output signal is within a standard value (step S94). If it is determined as YES, the processing subsequent to step S96 is executed in the same manner as when it is determined as digital.
[0076]
On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S94, it is then determined whether or not the adjustment mode is entered as shown in FIG. 17 (step S102). The operator gives an instruction as to whether or not to enter the adjustment mode. If NO is determined, an offset voltage abnormality is diagnosed (step S104), and the process returns to FIG. 16 to display details of the diagnosis result and diagnosis error (step S100).
[0077]
If YES is determined in step S102, it is then determined whether the number of trials is less than 20 (step S106). If YES is determined, an instruction to change the resistance / parameter for determining the output voltage of the amplifier circuit 82 (see FIG. 18) is given to the lens 10 (step S108), and the change instruction status is stored (step S108). Step S110). Note that by changing the resistance / parameter that determines the output voltage of the amplifier circuit 82 (see FIG. 18), the amount of voltage shift with respect to the input voltage input to the amplifier circuit 82, the magnitude of the gain with respect to the input voltage, and the like are changed. be able to.
[0078]
Subsequently, the output signal of the amplifier circuit 82 is read from the lens 10 (step S112), and it is determined whether or not the output signal is within the standard value (step S114). When it is determined NO, the processing from step S106 is repeated.
[0079]
On the other hand, when it determines with YES in step S114, the display which instruct | indicates that the thumb ring 14A is set to the tele side (tele end) is performed (step S116). Then, the output signal of the amplifier circuit 82 is read from the lens 10 (step S118), and it is determined whether or not the output signal is within the standard value (step S120). If NO is determined, a display for instructing the thumb ring 14A to be the center is performed (step S128), and the processing from step S106 is repeated.
[0080]
If YES is determined in step S120, a display for instructing the thumb ring 14A to be on the wide side (wide end) is performed (step S122). Then, the output signal of the amplifier circuit 82 is read, and it is determined whether or not the output signal is within the standard value (step S124). When it determines with NO, the display which instruct | indicates to make the thumb ring 14A into a center is performed (step S128), and it returns to said step S106.
[0081]
On the other hand, if YES is determined in step S126, that is, if all of the follow signal, the tele end signal, and the wide end output signal are within the standard values, it is determined that the offset abnormality has been repaired (step S130). Referring back to FIG. 16, the diagnostic result and the diagnostic error are displayed in detail (step S100).
[0082]
If NO is determined in step S106, the lens 10 is instructed to return the amplification circuit 82 to the original state (step S132), and it is determined that the offset abnormality cannot be repaired (step S134). Returning to FIG. 16, the diagnosis result and diagnosis error details are displayed (step S100).
[0083]
6). PC control mode
For example, click “Control (C)” in the menu bar on the mode selection screen as shown in FIG. 5 and select “Control Start” in the menu to select the PC control mode for controlling the lens 10 by the personal computer 16. can do. When the PC control mode is selected, a PC control screen as shown in FIG. 19 is displayed. By clicking the “Start” button on the PC control screen, communication with the lens 10 is started and the PC can be controlled.
[0084]
On the operation screen of the PC control screen, the “ZOOM PC CONTROL” frame for zoom operation, the “FOCUS PC CONTROL” frame for focus operation, the “IRIS PC CONTROL” frame for iris operation, and the extender operation An “EXTENDER PC CONTROL” frame is displayed, and a “PC Control” frame is displayed in the “ZOOM PC CONTROL” frame, the “FOCUS PC CONTROL” frame, and the “IRIS PC CONTROL” frame. Clicking “ON” in the “PC Control” frame and changing the display in each frame from “Local” or “Camera” to “PC” enables control by the personal computer. If the “ZOOM PC CONTROL” frame, the “FOCUS PC CONTROL” frame, or the “IRIS PC CONTROL” frame is moved while the control by the PC 16 is possible, A control signal corresponding to the position is transmitted to the lens 10, and each of the zoom, focus, and iris drive units is driven. A progress bar above the scroll bar indicates the position of the function.
[0085]
The extender operation can be controlled by the personal computer 16 without any special switching operation, and a button for switching the magnification is displayed in the “EXTENDER PC CONTROL” frame.
[0086]
The “Large” and “Small” items in the setting screen on the left side of the PC control screen determine the amount of control movement. In the scroll bar in each operation unit frame except the extender, “Large” In the scroll bar, “Small” changes the amount of movement when one end of the scroll bar is clicked once. Click the “Auto / Remote” button in the “IRIS” item on the setting screen to switch the iris control between auto and remote.
[0087]
Here, when the PC control mode is selected as described above, it is not necessary to detect the current and voltage of the power source by the current / voltage detection circuit 26 (see FIG. 2) in the lens 10, unlike the case of the diagnosis mode. It is. Therefore, when one of the diagnostic mode and the PC control mode is selected, the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16 notifies the selected mode to the CPU 20 of the lens 10, and the CPU 20 of the lens 10 is in the case where the diagnostic mode is selected. In this case, a process of reading a current value or a voltage value from the current / voltage detection circuit 26 is performed, and when the PC control mode is selected, the process is not performed to reduce the processing load. .
[0088]
7). Diagnostic history display mode
Click “History (H)” on the menu bar on the mode selection screen as shown in FIG. 5 and select “History List (L)” on the menu to display the diagnostic history display mode that displays the past diagnostic history. Can be selected. When the diagnosis history display mode is selected, a history display screen as shown in FIG. 20 is displayed. A list of lens types that have been diagnosed in the past is displayed on the left side of the screen (lens type name list frame). When a lens type name is selected from the list, diagnosis history related to the lens is displayed in a list on the right side of the screen. On the right screen (history list frame), the serial number of the lens, the date of diagnosis, and the diagnosis result are displayed.
[0089]
When right-clicking on desired data in the history list frame, a pop-up menu as shown in FIG. 21 is displayed. Here, when the “Result Details (R)” menu is selected, a detailed display screen of diagnostic results as shown in FIG. 22 is displayed. This detailed display screen displays the function in which the error has occurred and a simple content of the error. Selecting the “Delete (D)” menu from the pop-up menu erases the history.
[0090]
The diagnosis history data (hereinafter referred to as diagnosis history data) displayed as described above is automatically stored in the memory 52 of the personal computer 16 each time automatic execution is performed in the diagnosis mode (FIG. 10). (See step S38). The diagnosis history data includes the lens type name, serial number, date (year / month / day / hour / minute / second) of the diagnosed lens 10, diagnosis results, and details of the diagnosis results. Each data is as shown in FIG. 23. Are stored in a memory 52 (for example, a hard disk) of the personal computer 16 as data of one diagnosis history file. When the diagnosis mode is automatically executed, the diagnosis history data is added to the diagnosis history file storing the past diagnosis history data. The diagnosis history data may be stored not in a file unique to this system but in a registry in which user information and information necessary for operating the OS itself and the program are stored.
[0091]
When the diagnosis history display mode is selected as described above, the diagnosis history file is read by the CPU 50 of the personal computer 16, and the history display screen shown in FIG.
[0092]
The diagnosis history data as described above is not limited to the automatic execution in the diagnosis mode, but may be automatically stored in the memory 52 even when the individual execution diagnosis is performed. Further, the lens type name and serial number of the diagnosis history data are lens identification information, and identification information of other contents may be stored as diagnosis history data instead of the lens type name and serial number. Further, it is not always necessary to include lens identification information as diagnosis history data, and only diagnosis results and date information may be included.
[0093]
Further, in the above description, the diagnosis history data (diagnosis history file) is recorded and stored in the memory 52 of the personal computer 16, but may be recorded and stored in the memory 28 in the diagnosed lens 10. .
[0094]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the controller diagnosis system of the present invention, it becomes possible to diagnose the presence / absence of a controller abnormality by a computer through a lens device, thereby preventing an unexpected situation due to a controller failure or the like. can do. Further, when it is necessary to operate the operation member of the controller at the time of diagnosis of the controller, the operator is prompted to perform the operation in an interactive manner, and the diagnosis result such as the presence or absence of abnormality is determined by the computer. Can be made to do. Even if the interactive form is not adopted, the controller status is displayed on the display means, so that the operator operates an arbitrary operation member and confirms the change in the controller status displayed on the display means. It can be determined whether or not there is.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a lens system for a television camera, and is a diagram showing a connection mode of each device constituting a lens system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a lens system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration in a case where a signal is transmitted from an analog controller to a lens.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an initial screen of the FIND system.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a screen displayed after connection processing;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing mode selection processing in a CPU of a personal computer.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an initial screen displayed when a diagnosis mode is selected.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a screen displayed when automatic execution is selected in a diagnosis mode.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a screen on which a diagnosis result is displayed after completion of automatic execution of a diagnosis mode.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a personal computer in automatic execution of a diagnosis mode.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a screen that is displayed when zoom diagnosis is selected and the OPERATION mode is selected in the individual execution of the diagnosis mode.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a screen that is displayed when zoom diagnosis is selected and SENSOR (1) mode is selected in individual execution of the diagnosis mode.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a screen that is displayed when zoom diagnosis is selected and SENSOR (2) mode is selected in individual execution of the diagnosis mode.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a screen that is displayed when zoom diagnosis is selected and ERD mode is selected in the individual execution of the diagnosis mode.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a controller diagnosis processing procedure;
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for offset diagnosis;
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for offset diagnosis;
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration between a lens CPU and a drive unit in the case of an analog drive unit;
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a screen displayed when the PC control mode is selected.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a screen displayed when a diagnosis history display mode is selected.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a screen that is displayed when desired data in a history list frame is right-clicked.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a detailed display screen of diagnosis results displayed when the “Result Details (R)” menu displayed on the screen of FIG. 21 is selected.
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a data structure in a file in which diagnosis history data is stored.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Television lens (lens), 12 ... Focus controller, 12A ... Focus ring, 14 ... Zoom controller, 14A ... Thumb ring, 16 ... Personal computer (personal computer), 20, 30, 40, 50 ... CPU, 22 ... Each drive part 24 ... each position detection sensor, 26 ... current / voltage detection circuit, 28, 52 ... memory, 32, 42 ... operation unit, 34, 44 ... each switch, 54 ... input means, 56 ... monitor, 58 ... external memory reading apparatus

Claims (4)

A lens device; a controller that is connected to the lens device and outputs a control signal for operating each drive unit of the lens device; and a computer that communicates with the lens device, and the computer diagnoses the controller. A diagnostic system for the controller to perform,
The lens apparatus includes first communication means for transmitting a control signal input from the controller to the computer during controller diagnosis,
The computer causes the second communication means to communicate with the first communication means of the lens apparatus, a display means, a storage means for storing a diagnostic program, and causes the diagnostic program to be executed via the lens apparatus. A controller that performs a diagnosis of the controller based on a control signal input from the controller and displays the diagnosis result on the display unit;
A diagnostic system for a controller. 2. The controller diagnosis system according to claim 1, wherein the control unit causes the display unit to display information for operating the operation member of the controller in an interactive manner by the diagnosis program. A lens device; a controller that is connected to the lens device and outputs a control signal for operating each drive unit of the lens device; and a computer that communicates with the lens device, and the computer diagnoses the controller. A diagnostic system for the controller to perform,
The lens apparatus includes first communication means for transmitting a control signal input from the controller to the computer during controller diagnosis,
The computer includes a second communication unit that communicates with the first communication unit of the lens device, a display unit, a storage unit that stores a diagnostic program, and executes the diagnostic program to execute the diagnostic program via the lens device. Control means for causing the display means to display the state of the controller based on a control signal input from the controller;
A diagnostic system for a controller. When the control means according to claim 2 is a control means in an interactive mode,
A non-interactive mode control means for causing the display means to display the state of the controller based on a control signal input from the controller via the lens device by executing the diagnostic program;
Mode switching means for switching between control by the control means in the interactive mode and control by the control means in the non-interactive mode;
The controller diagnosis system according to claim 2, further comprising:

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