JP7126057B2 - OPERATION MANAGEMENT METHOD IN COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS AND COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an operation management method for a component mounting apparatus and a component mounting apparatus for managing executable operations in a component mounting apparatus used to manufacture a mounting substrate.

A printing apparatus that prints solder on a board through a mask and a component mounting apparatus that picks up a component with a suction nozzle and mounts it on the board are component mounting apparatuses used to manufacture mounting boards. In a component mounting apparatus, the contents of operations that can be performed by a worker are determined according to the level of authority granted to the worker (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the component mounting apparatus (surface mounter) described in Patent Document 1, the component mounting apparatus and a wireless terminal carried by the worker communicate wirelessly, thereby automatically recognizing the operator near the component mounting apparatus and granting the authority. I'm checking to see if you're working inside.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-60391

However, in the prior art including Patent Document 1, when a worker is recognized and the authority of that worker is set in the component mounting apparatus, even another worker can perform work beyond the authority granted to him/herself. There was a problem that it becomes

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an operation management method and a component mounting apparatus for a component mounting apparatus that can strictly control the operations that can be performed by a worker.

An operation management method for a component mounting apparatus according to the present invention is an operation management method for a component mounting apparatus used for manufacturing a mounted board, comprising: a worker identification step of identifying a worker; a monitoring step of monitoring that a specific worker who is the worker who has been identified is working; a level of authority granted to the specific worker; an operation setting step of setting an operation that can be performed by the device, and if it is detected in the monitoring step that the specific worker has not worked for a predetermined period of time, the operation setting step performs the specific work. In the worker identification step, the worker is identified by the fingerprint read by the fingerprint authentication device, and in the monitoring step, the identification work is restricted. While fingerprints are specified with one hand of the operator in contact with the fingerprint authentication device, in the operation setting step, the other hand of the specified operator moves the movable part of the component mounting apparatus. is set to allow

A component mounting apparatus according to the present invention is a component mounting apparatus used for manufacturing a mounting substrate, and comprises: worker identification means for identifying a worker; and identification work of the worker identified by the worker identification means. A monitoring means for monitoring the work of the specific worker, an authority level given to the specific worker, and an operation that can be executed in the component mounting apparatus is set based on the monitoring result of the monitoring means. an operation setting unit, wherein, when the monitoring means detects that the specific worker has not worked for a predetermined period of time, the operation setting unit specifies an operation that can be performed at the authority level of the specific worker. While the fingerprint is specified in the monitoring means with one hand of the specific worker in contact with the fingerprint authentication device, the operation setting unit performs the specified work The other hand of the user is permitted to operate the movable part of the component mounting apparatus.

According to the present invention, it is possible to strictly manage the operations that can be performed by the operator.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of a component mounting apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention; 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control system of a component mounting apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of worker information used in the component mounting apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of operation right information used in the component mounting apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an operation screen displayed on a touch panel included in the component mounting apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an operation screen displayed on a touch panel included in the component mounting apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an operation screen with limited operations displayed on a touch panel provided in a component mounting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an operation screen on which a warning is notified and displayed on the touch panel of the component mounting apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention; 1 is a flowchart of an operation management method according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of operation right information used in the component mounting apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of an operation screen on which a warning is notified and displayed on the touch panel of the component mounting apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The configuration, shape, etc. described below are examples for explanation, and can be changed as appropriate according to the specifications of the component mounting apparatus. In the following, the same reference numerals are given to the corresponding elements in all the drawings, and redundant explanations are omitted.

First, referring to FIG. 1, the configuration of the component mounting apparatus will be described. The component mounting apparatus 1 is a component mounting apparatus used for manufacturing a mounting board, in which a component mounting operation section executes a component mounting operation for mounting a component on a board. An operation panel P is provided on the upper right portion of the front surface of the component mounting apparatus 1 where an operator works. On the operation panel P, a touch panel 2, a fingerprint authentication device 3, and various operation buttons B are installed. A signal tower 4 is installed on the upper surface of the component mounting apparatus 1 . The signal tower 4 notifies an apparatus error or the like by visual expression such as lighting, extinguishing, or blinking of a signal lamp.

The touch panel 2 includes a display section 9 such as a liquid crystal panel, and a touch input section 10 as an input device provided on the surface of the display section 9 (see FIG. 2). The display unit 9 displays various information such as work parameters, option information, notification information, various operation screens, and the like. The operator can input various commands and various information by operating (touching) the touch input unit 10 .

In FIG. 1, the operation buttons B include a start button B1, a stop button B2, and an emergency stop button B3. When the start button B1 is operated, the component mounting apparatus 1 starts component mounting work (operation). When the stop button B2 is operated, the component mounting apparatus 1 stops the component mounting work (operation). When the emergency stop button B3 is operated, the component mounting apparatus 1 is powered off and brought to an emergency stop.

The fingerprint authentication device 3 has a fingerprint authentication sensor, and reads and authenticates the fingerprint of the worker. The fingerprint authentication device 3 can be used with one hand (for example, the right hand) of the operator while operating the touch panel 2 (touch input unit 10) or the operation button B (input unit) with the other hand (for example, the left hand). It is installed in a position where fingerprints can be authenticated. As a result, the operator can operate the component mounting apparatus 1 with the touch input unit 10 and the operation buttons B while continuously authenticating the fingerprint with the fingerprint authentication device 3 .

In FIG. 1, above the center of the front surface of the component mounting apparatus 1 are mounted a mounting head (not shown) for mounting a component on a board while the component mounting apparatus 1 is in operation, and a head moving mechanism (not shown) for horizontally moving the mounting head. ) and other moving parts are provided with a safety cover 5 for protecting the operator from accidentally touching them. An open/close detection sensor S such as a microswitch is installed near the safety cover 5 to detect whether the safety cover 5 is open or closed.

Below the center of the front surface of the component mounting apparatus 1 (below the safety cover 5), a carriage 7 holding a plurality of tape feeders 6 in parallel is mounted on the top. The tape feeder 6 supplies the components stored in the component supply tape to the component mounting apparatus 1 . As described above, in the component mounting apparatus 1, the mounting head, the head moving mechanism, and the tape feeder 6 constitute a component mounting work unit 8 that carries out the component mounting work of mounting components on the board (see FIG. 2).

Next, referring to FIG. 2, the configuration of the control system of the component mounting apparatus 1 will be described. The component mounting apparatus 1 includes a mounting control unit 20, a touch panel 2, a fingerprint authentication device 3, a signal tower 4, a component mounting work unit 8, and an open/close detection sensor S. The touch panel 2 has a display section 9 and a touch input section 10 . Note that the display unit 9 may be a liquid crystal display, and the touch input unit 10 may be independent devices such as a mouse. The mounting control unit 20 includes a mounting operation processing unit 21 , an operator identification processing unit 22 , a monitoring processing unit 23 , an operation setting unit 24 , a display processing unit 25 , a notification processing unit 26 and a mounting storage unit 27 .

The on-board storage unit 27 is a storage device, and stores on-board data 28, operator information 29, operation right information 30, and the like. The mounting data 28 includes data such as the types and shapes (sizes, etc.) of the components to be mounted on the board and the coordinates of the mounting positions, and is stored for each type of mounting board to be manufactured. The mounting operation processing unit 21 controls the component mounting operation unit 8 to execute the mounting operation for mounting the component on the board. Further, when the opening/closing detection sensor S detects that the safety cover 5 is open, the mounting operation processing section 21 stops the mounting operation.

In FIG. 2, in the worker information 29, information for specifying the worker who executes the work in the component mounting apparatus 1, the authority level given to the worker, fingerprint information, etc. are stored in association with each worker. It is

Here, an example of the worker information 29 will be described with reference to FIG. The worker information 29 in this example includes a worker number 40 and an authority level 41 . The worker number 40 is information identifying a worker assigned to each worker. The authority level 41 is the level of operational authority given to the worker. In this example, the authority level 41 has three levels of "administrator", "service engineer", and "operator". Note that the authority level 41 is not limited to three levels and can be set arbitrarily.

In FIG. 2 , the worker identification processing unit 22 identifies the worker whose fingerprint is read by the fingerprint authentication device 3 based on the fingerprint read by the fingerprint authentication device 3 and the fingerprint information included in the worker information 29 . That is, the fingerprint authentication device 3 and the worker identification processing unit 22 are worker identification means for identifying the worker. Hereinafter, the worker identified by the worker identifying means is referred to as "identified worker".

The monitoring processing unit 23 executes a monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the specific worker is working on the component mounting apparatus 1 . Specifically, when the fingerprint read by the fingerprint authentication device 3 matches the fingerprint of the specific worker, the monitoring processing unit 23 determines that the specific worker is working. In addition, the monitoring processing unit 23 measures the elapsed time (unspecified elapsed time) from the time when it is determined that the specified worker has not continued working by releasing the finger from the fingerprint authentication device 3, and measures the unspecified elapsed time. Set the authentication level to "Continue", "Limited", or "Cancel" according to the elapsed time.

For example, if the unspecified elapsed time is shorter than 5 seconds, the monitoring processing unit 23 sets (maintains) the authentication level to "continue". If the unspecified elapsed time is five seconds or longer and shorter than three minutes, the monitoring processing unit 23 sets (changes) the authentication level to "limited". If the unspecified elapsed time is 3 minutes or more, the monitoring processing unit 23 sets (changes) the authentication level to "cancel". When the specified worker operates the touch panel 2 with the other hand without releasing the fingers of one authenticated hand from the fingerprint authentication device 3, the authentication level is maintained at "Continue" and the specified worker continues. It is judged that they are working

In this way, the monitoring processing unit 23 and the worker identification means (fingerprint authentication device 3, worker identification processing unit 22) are monitoring means for monitoring that a specific worker is working. When the same specific worker is specified by the worker specifying means within a predetermined time, the monitoring means determines that the specified worker continues to work. Note that the worker specifying means is not limited to the device including the fingerprint authentication device 3 and specifying the worker by the fingerprint. For example, in addition to biometric authentication such as face authentication and iris authentication using a camera (worker identification means), identification methods that read contactless IC cards (employee ID cards, etc.) carried by workers with an RF reader (worker identification means) There may be.

In the case of face authentication or iris authentication, the specific worker is tracked by a camera (monitoring means), and while the specific worker is within a predetermined distance from the operation panel P of the component mounting apparatus 1, the specific worker continues. It is judged that they are working In the case of the non-contact IC card, it is determined that the specific worker continues to work while the RF reader (monitoring means) can communicate with the non-contact IC card carried by the specific worker.

In FIG. 2, the operation setting unit 24 sets the authority level (authority level 41) granted to the specific worker and the monitoring by the monitoring means (fingerprint authentication device 3, worker identification processing unit 22, monitoring processing unit 23). Based on the results, the operations executable in the component mounting apparatus 1 (component mounting apparatus) are set. Specifically, the operation setting unit 24 determines the length of time during which the specified worker is not working (unspecified elapsed time) detected by the monitoring means and the operation authority information 30 described later. Change what you can do.

Here, an example of the operation authority information 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The operation authority information 30 includes operation content 51 to be executed in the component mounting apparatus 1 and operation propriety information 52 set for the operation content 51 . The operation propriety information 52 is set according to the authorization level 41 of the specific worker and the authentication level set corresponding to the unspecified elapsed time. In the operability information 52, "○" indicates that the operation is possible, "△" indicates that the operation screen in progress can be displayed continuously but the operation is not possible, and "X" indicates that the operation is not possible. It is shown that.

The operation contents 51 include "management information correction", "option setting", "parameter correction", "production work", and "emergency stop". “Management information correction” is information correction operation such as addition or deletion of information of a worker working in the component mounting apparatus 1 . “Option setting” is an operation for setting information related to options installed in the component mounting apparatus 1 . "Parameter correction" includes teaching of adjustment parameters of the component mounting apparatus 1, correction operation of apparatus parameters, and the like. “Production work” is operation of production work such as parts replenishment and error recovery operation in the component mounting apparatus 1 . “Emergency stop” is an emergency stop operation of the component mounting apparatus 1 .

In FIG. 4, for example, when the authority level 41 is "administrator", all operation contents 51 are permitted when the authentication level is "continue". When the authentication level is "limited", some operation contents 51 (here, "management information modification", "option setting", and "parameter modification") can be displayed, but the operation is disabled (suppressed). When the authentication level is "cancel", operations other than "emergency stop" are not allowed. When the authority level 41 is "service engineer", even if the authentication level is "continue", some operation contents 51 (here, "management information modification") cannot be operated. When the authority level 41 is "operator", the operation contents 51 other than "production work" and "emergency stop" cannot be operated even if the authentication level is "continue".

In this way, the operation setting unit 24 is set when the monitoring means detects that the specific worker has not worked for a predetermined time (unspecified elapsed time) (when the authentication level is set to "limit" or "cancel"). ), some of the operations (operation details 51) that can be performed at the level of authority of the specific worker (authorization level 41) are set to be restricted.

In FIG. 2 , the display processing unit 25 causes the display unit 9 to display an operation screen based on information on executable operations set by the operation setting unit 24 (permission, non-permission, etc. of the operation propriety information 52). The notification processing unit 26 causes the display unit 9 to notify a predetermined warning when an unexecutable operation is performed on the operation screen displayed on the display unit 9 . In other words, the touch panel 2 (display unit 9) is a notification unit that issues a warning when the suppressed operation set by the operation setting unit 24 is performed. Note that the notification processing unit 26 may notify the warning by lighting the signal lamp of the signal tower 4 .

Next, examples of operation screens displayed on the touch panel 2 (display unit 9) by the display processing unit 25 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 shows that when a worker whose worker number is "0022" and whose authority level 41 is "service engineer" performs work while performing fingerprint authentication using the fingerprint authentication device 3 and whose authentication level is "continue", An operation screen 60a displayed on the touch panel 2 (display unit 9) is shown. A function selection area 61 is set at the left end of the operation screen 60a. The function selection area 61 includes a plurality of common selection buttons 62 that are permitted to workers whose authority levels 41 are "administrator", "service engineer", and "operator", and a plurality of common selection buttons 62 that are permitted to workers whose authority levels 41 are "administrator", "service engineer", and "administrator". A plurality of service engineer selection buttons 63 that are permitted to the operator of "Engineer" are set.

In FIG. 5, one of the service engineer selection buttons 63 hatched is selected, and a sub-operation screen corresponding to the selected service engineer selection button 63 is displayed on the right side of the operation screen 60a. Here, "margin adjustment" is selected from among the operations whose operation content 51 is "parameter correction". A title field 64, a middle item selection area 65, and a detailed operation area 67 are set on the sub-operation screen. The title column 64 displays the worker number 40 of the authenticated specific worker and the selected work content.

In the middle item selection area 65, a plurality of middle item selection buttons 66 for further narrowing down the operation contents are set. In the detailed operation area 67, a work screen corresponding to the selected intermediate item selection button 66 hatched with oblique lines is displayed. Here, a “start” button 68 is set in the detailed operation area 67 . When the specific operator operates the "start" button 68, margin adjustment is started.

FIG. 6 shows the operation of the touch panel when a worker whose worker number is "0042" and whose authority level 41 is "operator" works while performing fingerprint authentication with the fingerprint authentication device 3 and whose authentication level is "continue". 2 (display unit 9) shows an operation screen 60b. Unlike the operation screen 60a shown in FIG. 5 in which the authority level 41 is "service engineer", only the common selection button 62 is set in the function selection area 61, and the service engineer selection button 63 to which the operation authority is not granted is set. It has not been. A title column 70, a middle item selection area 71, and a detailed operation area 73 are set in the sub-operation screen on the right side of the operation screen 60b. Middle item selection buttons 72 are set in the middle item selection area 71 .

FIG. 7 is an operation screen 60a shown in FIG. The operation screen 60c is shown with the authentication level shifted to "limited". In the title column 64a, a display of "operation limited" is added. The service engineer selection button 63a, the middle item selection button 66a, and the "start" button 68a are displayed, but cannot be operated (indicated by broken lines in the drawing).

In this way, when a specific worker does not continue to work (unspecified elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time), some operations are restricted so that other workers cannot perform operations that exceed their authority. Suppressed. In this state, when the specified worker authenticates the fingerprint with the fingerprint authentication device 3, the operation screen 60a shown in FIG. 5 is displayed, and the work can be continued.

Next, an example of a warning displayed on the touch panel 2 (display unit 9) by the notification processing unit 26 will be described with reference to FIG. When the suppressed operation is executed on the operation screen 60c shown in FIG. 7 in which some of the operations are suppressed, the notification processing unit 26 displays a warning column 74 superimposed on the operation screen 60d. In this example, the warning column 74 states, "The operator cannot be identified. Please perform fingerprint authentication." This allows the specific worker to know that the authentication level has become "limited" unintentionally. The specified worker can perform fingerprint authentication with the fingerprint authentication device 3, change the authentication level to "continue", and continue the operation.

Next, an operation management method in the component mounting apparatus 1 (component mounting apparatus) will be described along the flow of FIG. 9 and with reference to FIGS. First, when the fingerprint of the worker is authenticated by the fingerprint authentication device 3, the worker identification processing unit 22 identifies the worker as a specific worker based on the worker information 29 (ST1: worker identification step ). In other words, the fingerprint identifies the worker.

When the specific worker is identified, the monitoring processing unit 23 sets the authentication level to "continue". Next, based on the operation authority information 30, the operation setting unit 24 determines the operations that can be performed in the component mounting apparatus 1 whose authentication level corresponds to "continue" at the authority level 41 (authority level) given to the specific worker. is set (ST2: first operation setting step). The display processing unit 25 causes the touch panel 2 (display unit 9) to display an operation screen corresponding to the set executable operation (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

In FIG. 9, the monitoring processing unit 23 then monitors that the specific worker is working (ST3: first monitoring step). Specifically, the worker identification step (ST1) is continuously and repeatedly executed, and when the same specific worker is identified in the worker identification step (ST1), it is identified in the first monitoring step (ST3). It is determined that the worker continues to work (Yes).

When it is detected in the first monitoring step (ST3) that the specific worker has not worked for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds or more) (No), the monitoring processing unit 23 changes the authentication level to "limited". Then, the operation setting unit 24 sets (changes) such that some of the operations that can be performed at the specific worker's authority level 41 (level of authority) are suppressed (ST4: second operation setting step). The display processing unit 25 suppresses the operation of some buttons on the operation screen displayed on the touch panel 2 so as to correspond to the set executable operations (see FIG. 7).

In FIG. 9, the notification processing unit 26 then monitors whether or not the suppressed operation set in the second operation setting step (ST4) has been performed (ST5). When the suppressed operation is executed (Yes in ST5), the notification processing unit 26 causes the touch panel 2 to notify a warning (ST6: notification step) (see FIG. 8). If the suppressed operation is not executed (No in ST5), the notification step (ST6) is skipped.

Next, the monitoring processing unit 23 monitors whether or not the specific worker resumes the work within a predetermined time (for example, within 3 minutes) (ST7: second monitoring step). Specifically, when the same specific worker is identified within a predetermined period of time in the worker identification step (ST1), it is determined that the specific worker has resumed work (Yes) in the second monitoring step (ST7). be done. When the work by the specific worker is resumed within a predetermined time (Yes in ST7), the operation returns to the first operation setting step (ST2) and the suppressed operation becomes executable again (see FIG. 5).

In FIG. 9, if the work by the specific worker is not resumed within a predetermined time (No in ST7), the monitoring processing unit 23 changes the authentication level to "cancel", and the operation setting unit 24 sets the authority of the specific worker. Settings (changes) are made so that some of the operations executable at level 41 (authority level) are restricted (ST8: third operation setting step). The display processing unit 25 changes the operation screen displayed on the touch panel 2 so as to correspond to the set executable operation. Next, returning to the worker identification step (ST1), the worker is identified. That is, if the specific worker is not authenticated within a predetermined time, the operation being performed by the specific worker is canceled, and the state of waiting for the worker's authentication is returned.

In this way, the first monitoring step (ST3) and the second monitoring step (ST7) monitor that the specified worker who is the worker specified in the worker specifying step (ST1) is working. It is a monitoring process. Further, the first operation setting step (ST2), the second operation setting step (ST4), and the third operation setting step (ST8) are performed at the authority level 41 (authority level) given to the specific operator. and an operation setting process for setting executable operations in the component mounting apparatus 1 (component mounting apparatus) based on the monitoring result in the monitoring process.

Then, the executable operations set in the operation setting step are changed based on the length of time during which the specified worker is not working (unspecified elapsed time) detected in the monitoring step. This makes it possible to strictly manage operations that can be performed by a worker (specific worker).

In the above description, the change of executable operations is explained using an example of two authentication levels, "limit" and "cancel", but the change of executable operations is not limited to two stages, However, it may be three or more steps. Further, the component mounting apparatus is not limited to the component mounting apparatus 1, and the operation management method of the present embodiment can also be applied to a printing apparatus that prints solder on a board.

As described above, the component mounting apparatus (the component mounting apparatus 1, the printing apparatus) of the present embodiment includes the worker identification means (the fingerprint authentication device 3, the worker identification processing section 22) for identifying the worker, Monitoring means (worker identification means, monitoring processing unit 23) for monitoring that a specific worker who is a worker identified by the worker identification means is working, and the level of authority granted to the specific worker (authority level 41), and an operation setting section 24 for setting executable operations in the component mounting apparatus based on the result of monitoring by the monitoring means.

Then, when the monitoring means detects that the specific worker has not worked for a predetermined period of time, the operation setting unit 24 is set so as to suppress some of the operations that can be performed at the authority level of the specific worker. is doing. This makes it possible to strictly manage operations that can be performed by a worker (specific worker).

Next, referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, another embodiment of the component mounting apparatus will be described using the component mounting apparatus 1. FIG. In another embodiment, a fingerprint authentication device 3 is used as worker identification means. Operation management is performed so that the operator can safely perform operations such as option setting and parameter correction while opening the safety cover 5 and checking the operation of the movable parts of the component mounting work unit 8 .

FIG. 10 shows an example of other operation authority information 100 stored in the on-board storage unit 27. As shown in FIG. The operation contents 101 include "option setting (work unit: non-operation)" and "parameter correction (work unit: non-operation)" which do not involve the operation of the component mounting operation unit 8, and operation of the component mounting operation unit 8. "Option setting (work part: action)" and "Parameter modification (work part: action)" are included.

In the operation propriety information 102, “option setting (work unit: operation)” and “parameter correction (work unit: operation)” involving the operation of the component mounting operation unit 8 are permitted only when the authentication level is “continue”. is set to As a result, when the fingerprint authentication device 3 is authenticating the fingerprint of the specific worker (when the authentication level is "Continue"), the operation setting unit 24 allows the movable part of the component mounting apparatus 1 (component mounting apparatus) to operate. It is set to allow operations that involve motion. Further, in the operation management method shown in FIG. 9, while the fingerprint of the specific worker is specified in the first monitoring step (ST3), in the first operation setting step (ST2), the component mounting apparatus is operated. It is set so that operations that involve part actions are permitted.

Normally, when the safety cover 5 is open (when the opening/closing detection sensor S detects opening), the operation of the component mounting work section 8 is stopped for the safety of the operator. However, in another embodiment, it can be confirmed that while the specific worker is operating the touch panel 2 with one hand, fingerprint authentication is being performed with the fingerprint authentication device 3 with the other hand. Therefore, while the authentication level is "Continuous", there is no risk that the specified operator will put his or her hand into the component mounting work unit 8 that is in operation even if the safety cover 5 is open. Operations with motion are allowed.

The indefinite elapsed time during which the monitoring processing unit 23 sets (maintains) the authentication level to "continue" is a short time ( For example, it is desirable to set it to 1 second).

FIG. 11 shows that when a specific worker who is performing an operation involving the movement of the movable part of the component mounting work unit 8 removes his finger from the fingerprint authentication device 3, the notification processing unit 26 displays the touch panel 2 (display unit 9). Here are some examples of warnings you might see. When the specified worker removes his/her finger from the fingerprint authentication device 3, the notification processing unit 26 displays the warning column 103 superimposed on the operation screen 60e, and the mounting operation processing unit 21 stops the component mounting operation unit 8 from operating. In this example, the warning column 103 states "For security purposes, please operate while fingerprint authentication is being performed." This allows the specific worker to know that it is necessary to perform the operation while authenticating the fingerprint.

As described above, the operation setting unit 24 of another embodiment can perform an operation involving the operation of the movable part of the component mounting apparatus (component mounting apparatus 1) while the fingerprint authentication device 3 is authenticating the fingerprint of the specific worker. is set to allow. This makes it possible to strictly manage operations that can be safely performed by a worker (specific worker). In addition, the worker identification means of other embodiments is not limited to the fingerprint authentication device 3, and while the specific worker operates the touch panel 2 with one hand, the other hand touches the movable part. It is sufficient if it is possible to confirm that it is in a position where it cannot be carried out.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The operation management method and the component mounting apparatus of the present invention have the effect of being able to strictly control the operations that can be performed by the operator, and are useful in the field of mounting components on boards. .

1 Component mounting device (equipment for component mounting)
2 Touch panel (input unit, notification unit)
3 Fingerprint authentication device (worker identification means, monitoring means)
B Operation button (input part)

Claims (13)

An operation management method in a component mounting apparatus used for manufacturing a mounting substrate,
a worker identification step of identifying a worker;
a monitoring step of monitoring that the specified worker who is the worker specified in the worker specifying step is working;
an operation setting step of setting executable operations in the component mounting apparatus based on the level of authority granted to the specific worker and the monitoring result of the monitoring step;
When it is detected in the monitoring step that the specific worker has not worked for a predetermined period of time, in the operation setting step, some of the operations that can be performed at the level of authority of the specific worker are suppressed. is set to
In the worker identification step, the worker is identified by the fingerprint read by the fingerprint authentication device,
While fingerprints are specified with one hand of the specified worker in contact with the fingerprint authentication device in the monitoring step, the other hand of the specified worker operates the component mounting apparatus in the operation setting step. An operation management method in a component mounting apparatus, wherein an operation involving movement of a movable part is permitted. 2. The operation in the component mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the same specified worker is specified in the worker specifying step, it is determined in the monitoring step that the specified worker continues to work. Management method. 3. The component according to claim 1, wherein the executable operation set in the operation setting step is changed based on the length of time during which the specific worker is not working detected in the monitoring step. Operation management method in equipment for mounting. 4. The operation management method for a component mounting apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notification step of issuing a warning when said suppressed operation set in said operation setting step is executed. 5. The operation management method for a component mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said component mounting apparatus is a printing apparatus for printing solder on a board. 5. The operation management method for a component mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said component mounting apparatus is a component mounting apparatus for mounting a component on a substrate. A component mounting apparatus used for manufacturing a mounting substrate,
a worker identifying means for identifying a worker;
a monitoring means for monitoring that the specific worker identified by the worker identifying means is working;
an operation setting unit that sets executable operations in the component mounting apparatus based on the level of authority granted to the specific worker and the result of monitoring by the monitoring means;
When the monitoring means detects that the specific worker has not worked for a predetermined time, the operation setting unit suppresses a part of the operations that can be performed at the authority level of the specific worker. is set and
While the fingerprint is identified with one hand of the specific worker in contact with the fingerprint authentication device in the monitoring means, the operation setting section allows the other hand of the specific worker to operate the component mounting device. A device for component mounting that is set so as to permit operation involving movement of moving parts. 8. The component mounting apparatus according to claim 7, wherein when the same specified worker is specified by said worker specifying means, said monitoring means determines that said specified worker continues to work. 9. The component mounting device according to claim 7, wherein said operation setting unit changes set executable operations based on the length of time during which said specific worker is not working detected by said monitoring means. Device. further comprising an input unit for executing a predetermined operation,
10. The fingerprint authentication device according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the fingerprint authentication device is installed at a position where a fingerprint of the other hand can be authenticated while the operator is operating the input unit with one hand. equipment for component mounting. 11. The component mounting apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 10, further comprising a notification unit that issues a warning when said suppressed operation set by said operation setting unit is executed. 12. The component mounting apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said component mounting apparatus is a printing apparatus that prints solder on a substrate. 12. The component mounting apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said component mounting apparatus is a component mounting apparatus that mounts a component on a substrate.

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