JP6322124B2 - Noise detection circuit - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a noise detection circuit that detects noise intruding into an internal circuit housed in a casing of a device that has been subjected to lightning surge countermeasures.

  Conventionally, as a field device used in a plant or the like, a positioner for controlling the opening of a valve has been used. This positioner receives a DC electric signal (current of 4 to 20 mA) from a host system via a pair of electric wires and generates its own operating power supply from this DC electric signal, while the value of this DC electric signal is The opening of the control valve is controlled according to the above. For example, if the control valve is a proportional valve and the current of 4 mA is sent from the host system, the opening of the proportional valve is 0%, and if the current of 20 mA is sent, the opening of the proportional valve Is 100%.

  Such a positioner includes an electronic circuit including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like, and the electronic circuit is housed in a casing as an internal circuit. ing. For this reason, a countermeasure against a lightning surge that attempts to enter the internal circuit is required.

  Generally, a surge voltage absorbing element such as a varistor or an arrester is used as a countermeasure against lightning surge. This surge voltage absorption element has a high electrical resistance when the voltage between both terminals is low, but has a property that the electrical resistance suddenly decreases when the voltage rises above a certain level, protecting other electronic components from high voltage (See, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  FIG. 10 shows the main part of the positioner with lightning surge countermeasures taken. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes an internal circuit (electronic circuit) of the positioner, and the internal circuit 1 is accommodated in a housing 2. L1 and L2 are a pair of signal lines for receiving a DC electric signal to the internal circuit 1, and a first surge voltage between the + side signal line L1 and the ground line (housing ground) FG of the housing 2. A varistor 3-1 is connected as an absorbing element, and a varistor 3-2 is connected as a second surge voltage absorbing element between the negative signal line L2 and the housing ground FG.

  In the positioner 100 (100C) with the lightning surge countermeasures, when a lightning surge enters the internal circuit 1 from the signal line L1, the lightning surge flows into the housing ground FG through the varistor 3-1. Further, when a lightning surge enters the internal circuit 1 from the signal line L2, the lightning surge flows into the housing ground FG through the varistor 3-2.

JP-A-5-316647 JP2011-239283A

  However, surge voltage absorbing elements such as varistors and arresters used as lightning surge countermeasures have a capacity component, so that they are capacitively coupled between the device signal line and the housing ground. For this reason, noise occurs between the signal line and the housing ground depending on the field environment, and when the frequency of the noise overlaps with the resonance frequency of the capacitive coupling, this noise enters the internal circuit. .

  That is, in the example shown in FIG. 10, since the varistors 3-1 and 3-2 have capacitive components, the signal lines L1 and L2 and the housing ground FG are capacitively coupled.

  For this reason, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, noise NZ is generated between the signal line L2 and the housing ground FG, and the frequency of the noise NZ overlaps with the resonance frequency of the capacitive coupling of the varistor 3-1. 11, the noise NZ enters the internal circuit 1 through the varistor 3-1, as indicated by the solid and dotted lines in the intrusion path in FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, when noise NZ is generated between the signal line L1 and the housing ground FG and the frequency of the noise NZ overlaps with the resonance frequency of capacitive coupling of the varistor 3-2, FIG. The noise NZ enters the internal circuit 1 through the varistor 3-2 as indicated by the solid line and the dotted line.

  In this way, surge voltage absorbing elements such as varistors and arresters used as lightning surge countermeasures have a capacitive component, so noise generated between the signal line and the chassis ground may enter the internal circuit. When noise enters the internal circuit, an abnormal current flows in the internal circuit, causing malfunction.

  For this reason, it is desired to prevent noise from entering the internal circuit. However, the frequency of the intruding noise (resonance frequency) varies depending on the length of the cable to be wired. In other words, since the frequency that is individually affected varies depending on the installation environment of the device, measures against a specific frequency are not effective.

  In addition, noise generated on site is not always present. That is, when conducting field surveys of malfunctions, similar noises are not always generated. In addition, when noises having a plurality of frequencies are present, it is difficult to determine whether or not the noises have an influence on site. In addition, if it takes time to identify the cause, costs such as the number of investigations will be required.

  In addition, direct detection of noise passing through the power supply and signal line has a great effect. That is, if a circuit for detecting noise is provided in the power supply or signal line, the circuit for detecting noise affects the power supply or signal.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide a noise capable of notifying a power supply and a signal and notifying intrusion of noise into an internal circuit in real time. It is to provide a detection circuit.

  In order to achieve such an object, the present invention provides an internal circuit housed in a housing, a pair of signal lines for receiving a DC electric signal to the internal circuit, one of the pair of signal lines, and the grounding of the housing. Mounted on a device having a first surge voltage absorbing element connected between the line and a second surge voltage absorbing element connected between the other of the pair of signal lines and the ground line of the housing A noise detection circuit for detecting noise entering the internal circuit, the capacitor connected between the other of the pair of signal lines and the ground line of the housing, and to the internal circuit based on the current flowing in the capacitor And a noise notification unit for reporting the presence or absence of noise intrusion, and the capacitor has approximately the same capacity as the first surge voltage absorption element.

  In the present invention, when noise that enters the internal circuit through the first surge voltage absorbing element occurs, the noise also enters a capacitor having almost the same capacity as the first surge voltage absorbing element. A current (noise current) flows through. In the present invention, the presence / absence of noise intrusion into the internal circuit is notified based on the current (noise current) flowing through the capacitor.

  In the present invention, if the second surge voltage absorption element is the same type of element as the first surge voltage absorption element, and the capacitor has almost the same capacity as the first and second surge voltage absorption elements, When noise that enters the internal circuit through the surge voltage absorbing element 2 occurs, the noise also enters a capacitor having approximately the same capacity as the second surge voltage absorbing element. As a result, when noise that enters the internal circuit via the first surge voltage absorbing element is generated, noise that enters the internal circuit via the second surge voltage absorbing element is also generated. Intrusion of noise into the internal circuit is notified.

  In the present invention, as an example of a noise notification unit, a notification element that is connected in series to a capacitor, receives a supply of current flowing through the capacitor, and notifies the presence or absence of noise intruding into the internal circuit. Conceivable. When this notification element is, for example, a lamp, the notification element notifies the presence / absence of noise intrusion into the internal circuit by light. For example, when the notification element is a buzzer, the notification element notifies the presence / absence of noise intruding into the internal circuit by sound.

  In the present invention, as another example of the noise notification unit, the voltage generated at the connection point between the resistor and the capacitor driven by the battery connected to the resistor and the resistor connected in series to the capacitor is converted into a stable voltage. An operational amplifier, a transistor driven by the output of the operational amplifier, and a current path that is turned on / off by the transistor is supplied with current from the battery flowing through the transistor, and noise that has entered the internal circuit It is conceivable to have a configuration including a notification element that notifies the presence / absence of this. With such a configuration, the noise detection circuit can be reliably operated by mounting the battery.

  In the present invention, one of the pair of signal lines that receive a DC electric signal to the internal circuit may be a + side line or a − side line. That is, if one of the pair of signal lines is a + side line, the other is a − side line, and if one of the pair of signal lines is a − side line, the other is a + side line. Thus, in the present invention, the pair of signal lines may be interchanged between the + side line and the − side line. In the present invention, a varistor or arrester may be used as the surge voltage absorbing element, but other elements may be used.

  According to the present invention, a capacitor having approximately the same capacity as that of the first surge voltage absorbing element is connected between the other of the pair of signal lines and the ground line of the housing, and the internal current is determined based on the current flowing through the capacitor. Since the presence / absence of noise intrusion into the circuit is notified, it is possible to notify the intrusion of noise into the internal circuit in real time without affecting the power supply and the signal.

It is a figure which shows the principal part of the positioner carrying one Embodiment (Embodiment 1) of the noise detection circuit which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the noise penetration | invasion path | route when noise generate | occur | produces between the signal line of the-side and housing | casing earth | ground in this positioner. It is a figure which shows the noise penetration | invasion path | route when noise generate | occur | produces between the signal line of + side and housing | casing earth | ground in this positioner. It is a figure which shows the example which connected the LED in series with the capacitor | condenser in this positioner, and was set as the noise detection circuit. FIG. 3 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 2 when an LED is connected in series to a capacitor to form a noise detection circuit. FIG. 4 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 3 when an LED is connected in series to a capacitor to form a noise detection circuit. It is a figure which shows the principal part of the positioner carrying other embodiment (Embodiment 2) of the noise detection circuit which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the noise penetration | invasion path | route when noise generate | occur | produces between the signal line of the-side and housing | casing earth | ground in this positioner. It is a figure which shows the noise penetration | invasion path | route when noise generate | occur | produces between the signal line of + side and housing | casing earth | ground in this positioner. It is a figure which shows the principal part of the positioner in which the lightning surge countermeasure was taken. It is a figure which shows the noise penetration | invasion path | route when noise generate | occur | produces between the signal line of the-side and housing | casing earth | ground in this positioner. It is a figure which shows the noise penetration | invasion path | route when noise generate | occur | produces between the signal line of + side and housing | casing earth | ground in this positioner.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a main part of a positioner equipped with an embodiment (Embodiment 1) of a noise detection circuit according to the present invention. 10, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 10 denote the same or equivalent components as those described with reference to FIG. 10, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  Also in this positioner 100 (100A), as with the positioner 100 (100C) shown in FIG. 10, a varistor 3-1 is provided as a first surge voltage absorbing element between the positive signal line L1 and the housing ground FG. A varistor 3-2 is connected as a second surge voltage absorbing element between the negative signal line L2 and the housing ground FG. That is, in this positioner 100A, as with the positioner 100C shown in FIG. 10, lightning surge countermeasures using varistors 3 (3-1, 3-2) as surge voltage absorbing elements are taken.

  In the present embodiment, in the positioner 100A to which lightning surge countermeasures are taken, a series connection circuit of a capacitor C1 and a lamp 4 is connected as a noise detection circuit 5 between the signal line L2 and the housing ground FG. Yes. The noise detection circuit 5 is connected between the signal line L2 and the housing ground FG with the capacitor C1 as the housing ground FG side, and the capacitor C1 has the same capacity as the varistor 3 (3-1, 3-2). It is said that. In the noise detection circuit 5, since the capacitance of the capacitor C1 is the same as that of the varistor 3 (3-1, 3-2), the resonance frequency is also the same as that of the varistor 3 (3-1, 3-2).

  In this positioner 100A, as shown in FIG. 2, noise NZ is generated between the signal line L2 and the housing ground FG, and the frequency of the noise NZ overlaps with the resonance frequency of capacitive coupling of the varistor 3-1. 2, the noise NZ enters the internal circuit 1 through the varistor 3-1, as indicated by the solid line and the dotted line.

  At this time, since the capacitor C1 having the same capacity as the varistor 3-1 is connected between the signal line L2 and the housing ground FG, the noise NZ is also generated in the capacitor C1 having the same capacity as the varistor 3-1. Enters and a current (noise current) flows through the capacitor C1 to the lamp 4. As a result, the lamp 4 is turned on to notify the intrusion of the noise NZ into the internal circuit 1.

  Further, in the positioner 100A, as shown in FIG. 3, noise NZ is generated between the signal line L1 and the housing ground FG, and the frequency of the noise NZ seems to overlap with the resonance frequency of capacitive coupling of the varistor 3-2. In such a case, the noise NZ enters the internal circuit 1 through the varistor 3-2, as indicated by the solid and dotted lines in FIG.

  At this time, since the capacitor C1 having the same capacity as the varistor 3-2 is connected between the signal line L2 and the housing ground FG, the noise NZ is also generated in the capacitor C1 having the same capacity as the varistor 3-2. Enters and a current (noise current) flows through the capacitor C1 to the lamp 4. As a result, the lamp 4 is turned on to notify the intrusion of the noise NZ into the internal circuit 1.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to know in real time whether or not noise has entered the internal circuit 1 based on whether or not the lamp 4 is lit, and clearly determine whether or not noise has entered the internal circuit 1. Will be able to. Further, it is possible to immediately determine whether or not the cause of the malfunction at the site is noise through the housing ground FG. Further, since the noise detection circuit 5 is only coupled as a capacitor, it does not affect the operating power supply or signal line of the positioner 100A. In addition, since the brightness of the lamp 4 changes depending on the magnitude of the flowing current, it is also possible to know the magnitude of noise entering the internal circuit 1 from this change in brightness.

  In the first embodiment, the lamp 4 is connected in series to the capacitor C1 to form the noise detection circuit 5. However, as shown in FIG. 4, the LED 6 is connected in series to the capacitor C1 to form the noise detection circuit 5 ′. Also good. FIGS. 5 and 6 show diagrams corresponding to FIGS. 2 and 3 in this case. In the noise detection circuit 5 ′, the LED 6 blinks to notify the intrusion of noise into the internal circuit 1. Further, the magnitude of the noise can be known from the change in brightness of the LED 6.

[Embodiment 2]
FIG. 7 shows a main part of a positioner equipped with another embodiment (second embodiment) of a noise detection circuit according to the present invention. The positioner 100 (100B) is equipped with a battery (battery) 7, and the voltage VT supplied from the battery 7 is used as an operating power source for the noise detection circuit 8.

  The noise detection circuit 8 generates a voltage Va generated at a connection point P1 between the capacitor C1 and the resistor R1 and a direct connection circuit between the capacitor C1 and the resistor R1 connected between the signal line L2 and the housing ground FG. An operational amplifier OP1 that is used as an input voltage to the inverting input terminal (+ side input terminal), an NPN transistor Tr1 that uses the output of the operational amplifier OP1 as its base input, and an LED 9 that is connected to a current path L3 that is turned on / off by the transistor Tr1. It consists of and.

  In the noise detection circuit 8, the direct connection circuit between the capacitor C1 and the resistor R1 is connected between the signal line L2 and the housing ground FG with the capacitor C1 as the housing ground FG side, and the capacitor C1 is connected to the varistor 3 ( 3-1 and 3-2).

  Further, the operational amplifier OP1 has its inverting input terminal (-side input terminal) connected to the output terminal, and is driven using the voltage VT from the battery 7 as a power source. The transistor Tr1 has its emitter connected to the signal line L2 and its collector connected to the cathode of the LED 9. The anode of the LED 9 is connected to the supply line of the voltage VT from the battery 7.

  In this positioner 100B, as shown in FIG. 8, noise NZ is generated between the signal line L2 and the housing ground FG, and the frequency of the noise NZ overlaps with the resonance frequency of capacitive coupling of the varistor 3-1. 8, the noise NZ enters the internal circuit 1 through the varistor 3-1, as indicated by the solid line and the dotted line.

  At this time, since the capacitor C1 having the same capacity as the varistor 3-1 is connected between the signal line L2 and the housing ground FG, the noise NZ is also generated in the capacitor C1 having the same capacity as the varistor 3-1. Enters and a current (noise current) flows through the capacitor C1 to the resistor R1. As a result, a voltage Va is generated at the connection point P1 between the capacitor C1 and the resistor R1, and the voltage Va generated at the connection point P1 is applied to the non-inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier OP1.

  The operational amplifier OP1 is driven using the voltage VT supplied from the battery 7 as a power supply, and converts the voltage Va input to the non-inverting input terminal into a stable voltage Vb. The voltage Vb converted by the operational amplifier OP1 is applied to the base of the transistor Tr1. Thereby, the collector-emitter of the transistor Tr1 is turned on (the current path L3 is turned on), and the current from the battery 7 flows through the LED 9. In response to the supply of this current, the LED 9 is turned on to notify the intrusion of the noise NZ into the internal circuit 1.

  Further, in this positioner 100B, as shown in FIG. 9, noise NZ is generated between the signal line L1 and the housing ground FG, and the frequency of the noise NZ seems to overlap with the resonance frequency of capacitive coupling of the varistor 3-2. In such a case, the noise NZ enters the internal circuit 1 through the varistor 3-2, as indicated by the solid and dotted lines in FIG.

  At this time, since the capacitor C1 having the same capacity as the varistor 3-2 is connected between the signal line L2 and the housing ground FG, the noise NZ is also generated in the capacitor C1 having the same capacity as the varistor 3-2. Enters and a current (noise current) flows through the capacitor C1 to the resistor R1. As a result, a voltage Va is generated at the connection point P1 between the capacitor C1 and the resistor R1, and the voltage Va generated at the connection point P1 is applied to the non-inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier OP1.

  The operational amplifier OP1 operates using the voltage VT supplied from the battery 7 as a driving power supply, and converts the voltage Va input to the non-inverting input terminal into a stable voltage Vb. The voltage Vb converted by the operational amplifier OP1 is applied to the base of the transistor Tr1. Thereby, the collector-emitter of the transistor Tr1 is turned on (the current path L3 is turned on), and the current from the battery 7 flows through the LED 9. In response to the supply of this current, the LED 9 is turned on to notify the intrusion of the noise NZ into the internal circuit 1.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to know in real time whether or not noise has entered the internal circuit 1 based on whether or not the LED 9 is lit, and clearly determine whether or not noise has entered the internal circuit 1. Will be able to. Further, it is possible to immediately determine whether or not the cause of the malfunction at the site is noise through the housing ground FG. Further, since the noise detection circuit 8 is independent of the operation power supply and signal line of the positioner 100B, it does not affect the operation of the positioner 100B.

  In the second embodiment, the battery 7 is mounted on the positioner 100B, and the battery 7 is used as the operating power source of the noise detection circuit 8, so that the voltage Va generated at the connection point P1 between the capacitor C1 and the resistor R1 is obtained. The noise detection circuit 8 can be reliably operated by converting the voltage into a stable voltage Vb and lighting the LEDE 9 with the current supplied from the battery 7.

  In the second embodiment, the operational amplifier OP1 is an amplifier, the voltage Vb amplified in the operational amplifier OP1 is applied to the transistor Tr1, and the magnitude of the current flowing through the transistor Tr1 is changed according to the value of the voltage Vb. May be. In this way, it is possible to know not only the presence / absence of noise intrusion into the internal circuit 1 but also the magnitude of noise intrusion into the internal circuit 1 from the change in brightness of the LED 9.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, a lamp or LED is used as a notification element, and the presence / absence of noise intrusion into the internal circuit 1 is notified by light. However, a sound is notified by using a buzzer or the like. It may be.

  In the first and second embodiments, the varistor is used as the surge voltage absorbing element. However, other elements such as an arrester may be used.

  In the first and second embodiments, the signal line L1 is a positive signal line and the signal line L2 is a negative signal line. However, the signal line L1 is a negative signal line and the signal line L2 is a negative signal line. May be the signal line on the + side.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, the positioner is described as an example of the device in which the internal circuit is accommodated in the housing. However, it goes without saying that the device is not limited to the positioner. Further, the surge voltage absorbing element is not limited to the varistor, and other elements such as an arrester may be used.

[Extension of the embodiment]
The present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Various changes that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present invention within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Internal circuit, 2 ... Housing | casing, 3 (3-1, 3-2) ... Varistor, 4 ... Lamp, 5, 5 '... Noise detection circuit, 6 ... LED, 7 ... Battery (battery), 8 ... Noise Detection circuit, 9 ... LED, L1, L2 ... signal line, FG ... housing ground, C1 ... capacitor, NZ ... noise, 100 (100A, 100B) ... positioner.

Claims (6)

An internal circuit housed in the housing; a pair of signal lines for receiving a DC electrical signal to the internal circuit; and a first connected between one of the pair of signal lines and the ground line of the housing. And the second surge voltage absorbing element connected between the other of the pair of signal lines and the ground line of the housing, and enters the internal circuit. A noise detection circuit for detecting noise,
A capacitor connected between the other of the pair of signal lines and the ground line of the housing;
A noise notification unit that notifies the presence or absence of noise intrusion into the internal circuit based on the current flowing through the capacitor;
The capacitor is
A noise detection circuit having substantially the same capacity as the first surge voltage absorbing element. The noise detection circuit according to claim 1,
The second surge voltage absorbing element is:
The first surge voltage absorbing element is the same type of element,
The capacitor is
A noise detection circuit having approximately the same capacity as the first and second surge voltage absorbing elements. In the noise detection circuit according to claim 1 or 2,
The noise notification unit
A noise detection circuit that is connected to the capacitor in series, receives a supply of current flowing through the capacitor, and notifies the presence or absence of noise intruding into the internal circuit. In the noise detection circuit according to claim 1 or 2,
The noise notification unit
A resistor connected in series with the capacitor;
An operational amplifier that is driven by a battery mounted on the device and converts a voltage generated at a connection point between the resistor and the capacitor into a stable voltage;
A transistor driven by the output of the operational amplifier;
A notification element that is connected to a current path that is turned on / off by the transistor, receives a supply of current from the battery that flows through the transistor, and notifies whether or not noise has entered the internal circuit; A noise detection circuit characterized by that. In the noise detection circuit according to claim 3 or 4,
The notification element is
A noise detection circuit characterized in that the presence or absence of noise intrusion into the internal circuit is notified by light. In the noise detection circuit according to claim 3 or 4,
The notification element is
A noise detection circuit, wherein the presence or absence of noise intruding into the internal circuit is notified by sound.

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