JPH02135502A - Numerical controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To clearly identify a setting changing item by displaying respective items of a parameter set in accordance with a system as a setting parameter picture at the time of start-up and changing the relevant item of respective ordinary parameter pictures to a set value based on respective items of the parameter and identifying and displaying it. CONSTITUTION:When a device is incorporated into a new system, respective items of the parameter set in accordance with the system are displayed as the setting parameter picture at the time of start-up at a displaying means 1 by a setting parameter picture displaying means 21 at the time of start-up. Based on respective items of the parameter set by the setting parameter picture at the time of start-up, the relevant item of respective ordinary parameter pictures is changed to the set value by a setting parameter control means 22 at the time of start-up and the relevant item is identified and displayed onto respective parameter pictures. In such a way, the setting and changing of the necessary parameter can be executed only by the setting parameter picture at the time of start-up and the set and changed item can be clearly identified on the parameter picture which becomes an object.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] "Industrial Application Field" This invention relates to a numerical control device, and in particular, when incorporated into a new system, various parameters determined depending on the system can be controlled. This invention relates to a numerical control device that can be used by changing set values.

[Conventional technology] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a conventional numerical control device.

In the figure, (1) is a display means for displaying various screens;
(2) is a display control means for controlling the contents of the screen displayed on the display means (1); (3) is a central processing means (CPU) having a function of receiving various instructions and executing these instructions;
(4) is a storage means consisting of a semiconductor memory such as RAM and ROM, and (5) is an input means for inputting various data etc. to this numerical control device.

In this type of numerical control device, when various data etc. are inputted from the input means (5), these data etc. are usually displayed on a screen. The operator then performs various data settings based on this screen.

Here, the operation board of the CRT terminal used for setting and displaying data in this numerical control device will be explained.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing an example of an operation board of a CRT terminal of a conventional numerical control device.

In the figure, (11) is a CRT display, (12)
is a function selection key (13) for selecting various display screens.
) is a data setting key consisting of alphabet keys, numeric keys, and symbol keys. (14) is a reset key (15) that resets the settings made with the data setting key (13), etc. at the bottom of the CRT display (11). These are menu keys that correspond to each menu displayed on the screen.

This operation board is used to input various data to the numerical control device. At this time, various display screens are displayed on the CRT display (11). For example, the screen is as shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of a normal parameter screen of the numerical control device. Note that this figure shows one servo parameter screen.

With conventional numerical control devices configured as described above, when this type of numerical control device is incorporated into a new system, the setting values of various parameters must be set to the values determined for the system. Needs to be fixed. The operation of changing the set values of these various parameters is normally performed by the operator at the sixth
This is done by operating the operation board of the CRT terminal shown in the figure. This operation will be explained below.

First, after installing the numerical control device into a new system such as a machine tool and completing wiring etc., turn on the power and display the CRT display (11) on the CRT terminal of the numerical control device.
display the screen. Next, the function selection key (12) on the operation board of the CRT terminal shown in FIG. 6 is pressed to call up and display the parameter screen. On this parameter screen, look at the menu display area and press the menu key (15
) can be pressed as appropriate to convert to the parameter screen corresponding to this menu key (15). For example, if it is desired to display the [servo parameters] screen shown in FIG. 7, the user presses the menu key (15) corresponding to "servo" on the menu display section of the parameter screen. That is, the second menu key (15) from the right is pressed.

In this way, call up the parameter screen containing the items whose parameter settings should be changed, and enter the corresponding number and data in the setting section (here, # (...), data (...)). and are set using the data setting keys (13) on the operation board of the CRT terminal shown in FIG. Then, the items to be changed on the parameter screen are sequentially set, and when all settings are completed, the operation of changing the settings on the parameter screen is completed. Subsequently, in the same manner, another menu key (15) is pressed to switch to a parameter screen containing other items whose settings should be changed, and the settings of the other parameter screen are changed by the same operation as the former.

By repeating the operations described in section 2 in sequence, the setting change operations for all target parameters including the item whose settings should be changed are completed.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In conventional numerical control devices such as those described in 2.1, when this numerical control device is incorporated into a new system, the setting values of various parameters must be determined in accordance with the system. I had to change each setting to the specified value. and,
The work of changing the set values of these parameters was left to the operator.

However, since items whose setting values need to be changed are usually divided into a plurality of parameter screens, there have been cases where the user forgets to recall the target parameter screen. Also,
Since there are multiple items whose setting values need to be changed even on a single parameter screen, there is a risk that settings may be omitted if it is not clear whether or not they have been changed. If such settings are omitted, malfunctions may occur during start-up of the system, resulting in an impediment to smooth work.

Therefore, when a numerical control device is incorporated into a new system, the present invention allows necessary parameter settings to be made without calling up multiple parameter screens, and also targets the items whose settings have been changed. The objective is to provide a numerical control device that can be clearly identified on a parameter screen.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A numerical control device according to the present invention includes a display means (1) for displaying various screens, and a display control means (1) for controlling the contents of the screen displayed by the display means (1). 2) and a start-up setting parameter screen display means for displaying each item of parameters set according to the system as a start-up setting parameter screen on the display means (1) when incorporated into a new system. (21) Based on each parameter item set on the startup setting parameter screen, the corresponding item on each normal parameter screen is changed to the setting value, and the corresponding item is identified and displayed on each parameter screen. The system also includes a startup setting parameter screen management means (22) for controlling the start-up setting parameter screen.

[Function] In the numerical control device of the present invention, the display means (1) displays various screens, the display control means (2) controls the content of the screen displayed on the display means (1), and the numerical control When the device is installed in a new system, each parameter item set according to the system is displayed on the display means (1) using the setting parameter screen display means (21).
The startup setting parameter screen management means (22) displays the relevant items of each normal parameter screen as described above based on each parameter item set on this startup setting parameter screen. The setting value is changed and the relevant item is identified and displayed on each parameter screen, so even when this numerical control device is incorporated into a new system, the necessary information is displayed only on the setup parameter screen. Parameter settings can be changed, and the item whose settings have been changed can be clearly identified on the target parameter screen.

[Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a numerical control device that is an embodiment of the present invention. Note that in the figure, (1) to (5) are the same or corresponding components to the components of the conventional example, so a redundant explanation will be omitted here.

In the figure, (21) is a startup setting parameter screen display means for displaying each item of parameters set according to the new system on the display means (1) as a "1 hour setting parameter screen", and (22) is a startup setting parameter screen display means. Start-up setting that reflects the data set on the initial setting parameter screen on the parameter screen that includes that item, and also displays on the parameter screen that the item was set on a screen other than that parameter screen. It is a parameter screen management means.

This numerical control device, like the conventional numerical control device,
When inputting various data etc. from input means (5),
These data etc. are displayed on the screen. The operator then performs various data settings based on this screen. Incidentally, for data setting and display on this numerical control device, an operation board of a CRT terminal (see FIG. 6), etc., which is equivalent to that described in the conventional example, is used.

When inputting various data to the numerical control device using this operation board, various display screens are displayed on the CRT display (11) which is the display means (1). for example,
The screen is as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a setting parameter screen at startup of the numerical control device shown in FIG. 1. Further, FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of a normal parameter screen on which the items set on the start-up setting parameter screen of FIG. 2 are identified and displayed.

Even with the numerical control device of this embodiment configured as described above, when this type of numerical control device is incorporated into a new system, the setting values of various parameters must be adjusted in accordance with the system as in the conventional example. It is necessary to reset it to the specified value. The operation of changing the set values of the various parameters will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing each operation of the display of the setting parameter screen at startup and the management of the setting parameter screen at the time of startup of the numerical control device of FIG.

First, this numerical control device is installed in a new system such as a machine tool, and wiring etc. are completed. Then, by turning on the power, a screen is displayed on the CRT display (11) of the CRT terminal of the numerical control device in step S1. Next, in step S2, rPARAM of the function selection key (12) on the operation board of the CRT terminal shown in FIG.
Determine whether you pressed the J key. When it is determined that the rPAR or AMJ key has been pressed, in step S3, the startup parameter setting completion flag is set to "1" to determine whether or not the parameter settings required at startup of this system have been completed.
or "0". If the startup parameter settings have not been completed, the startup setup parameter screen is called up and displayed in step S4. For example, as shown in Figure 2. A start-up setting parameter screen is displayed on the CRT display (11), which is the display means (1), by the start-up setting parameter screen display means (21).Each item on this screen usually has an initial value. Is displayed.

Using this screen, the operator sets each data corresponding to the system in step S5. In other words, the settings section of the screen (here, # (...), data (...)
The number and data corresponding to (...) (...) (...)) are set using the data setting keys (13) on the operation board of the CRT terminal shown in FIG. and,
Set the items that need to be changed one by one. In step S6, it is determined whether all the items on the startup setting parameter screen have been set. If the settings are completed, a flag of "1" is set in the setting end section of this screen in step S7.
Set. The series of operations from step S1 to step S7 described above (operations in range A in FIG. 4) is a start-up setting parameter screen display operation performed by the start-up setting parameter screen display means (21). When "1" is set in the setting end section of the startup setting parameter screen in step S7, the startup setting parameter screen display means (21) displays the settings on this startup setting parameter screen in step S8. Based on each parameter item, the corresponding item on each normal parameter screen is changed to the set value. Subsequently, in step S9, the startup parameter setting end flag is set to "1" by the startup parameter screen management means (22). After this, a normal parameter screen is displayed in step S10. For example, the case where the servo parano 21 screen in FIG. 3 is displayed is shown. On this normal parameter screen, items whose settings have been changed on the startup setting parameter screen are distinguished from other items whose settings have not been changed and are displayed for identification. For example, in Figure 3, #
1, #2, #9, #11, #17, #18, #23, #
25 and #26 are highlighted as having been changed on the startup setting parameter screen. A series of operations from step S7 to step S10 (B in Figure 4)
range of operation) is set by the startup setting parameter screen management means (2
2) is the setup parameter screen management operation performed at startup. By displaying the normal parameter screen as described above in step SIO, the operator can clearly confirm the item whose setting has been changed on the target parameter screen. After completing the setting change operation of various parameters at 1 o'clock, the system shifts to numerical control operation and regular numerical control is started.

On the other hand, if the start-up parameter setting completion flag is "1" in step S3, this means that the start-up parameter setting has been completed. The screen will be displayed.

After the operator confirms this normal parameter screen in the same way as described above, the system shifts to numerical control operation.

Further, although not shown in the above flowchart, for example, this numerical control device has means for setting the start-up parameter setting end flag to "0" on the diagnosis screen or the like. When this type of numerical control device is incorporated into a new system, this diagnostic screen or the like is usually called up and displayed. Therefore, if the action of displaying this screen is linked with the action of setting the start-up parameter setting end flag to "0",
When calling up this diagnostic screen, etc., it is always necessary to set parameters at startup.

As described above, when the numerical control device of this embodiment is incorporated into a new system, each item of the parameters set according to the system is displayed on the startup setting parameter screen display means ( 21) and said display means (1)
The startup setting parameter screen is displayed as a startup setting parameter screen, and the startup setting parameter screen management means (22) displays the corresponding items on each normal parameter screen based on each parameter item set on this startup setting parameter screen. This item is changed to the set value and the corresponding item is identified and displayed on each parameter screen.

Therefore, when this numerical control device is incorporated into a new system, necessary parameter settings can be changed only on one startup parameter screen, so items that require setting values can be changed on multiple parameter screens. Even if the screen is divided into two, there is no need to forget to call up the target parameter screen, unlike in the past.

What's more, the item whose settings have been changed can be clearly identified on the target parameter screen (2), so even if there are multiple items on the parameter screen that require setting values to be changed, it can be clearly identified whether or not the settings have been changed. This reduces the possibility of omitted settings.

As a result, it is possible to prevent malfunctions during startup of the system, improve work efficiency, and realize smooth work.

By the way, in the above embodiment, after setting the items that require setting changes on the vertical-low setting parameter screen, the corresponding item on each normal parameter screen is changed to this setting value, and this corresponding item is changed to each parameter. Although the identification display on the screen has been described, the identification display may be first checked on each parameter screen, and then the settings may be completed on the startup setting parameter screen. With such a configuration, the setting completion operation can be performed after confirming whether or not the data settings have been changed correctly.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained below, the numerical control device of the present invention displays various screens with the display means, controls the contents of the screen displayed by the display means with both means, When the numerical control device is incorporated into a new system, each item of parameters set according to the system is displayed on the display means as a first time setting parameter screen by a first time setting parameter screen display means, Based on each parameter item set on this rising time setting parameter screen, the corresponding item on each normal parameter screen is changed to the setting value by the standing 1-hour setting parameter screen management means, and this corresponding item is changed to each parameter screen. By displaying the identification on the top, even when this numerical control device is incorporated into a new system, necessary parameter settings can be changed only from the 1st setting parameter screen, making it easy to call up the target parameter screen. No forgetting occurs. Moreover, since the item whose settings have been changed can be clearly identified on each target parameter screen, it can be clearly recognized whether or not an item that requires a setting change has been changed, reducing the possibility of omitted settings. Therefore, it is possible to prevent malfunctions when starting up the system, improve work efficiency,
Smooth work can be achieved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a numerical control device that is an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a setting parameter screen at startup of the numerical control device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. A front view showing an example of a normal parameter screen in which the items set on the startup setting parameter screen in Figure 2 are identified and displayed;
4 is a flowchart showing each operation of displaying the setting parameter screen at startup and managing the setting parameter screen at startup of the numerical control device shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a conventional numerical control device; The figure is a front view showing an example of an operation board of a CRT terminal of the numerical control device, and FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of a normal parameter screen of the numerical control device. In the figure, 1: display means 2: display control means 3: central processing means 5: input means 21: start-up setting parameter screen display means 22: start-up setting parameter screen management means. In the drawings, the same reference numerals and the same symbols indicate the same or equivalent parts. Agent Patent attorney Masuo Oiwa and 2 others Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 5 Figure 7 (self-motivated) 29 Name of the invention Numerical control device 3, person making the amendment (601) Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Representative Mamoru Shiki 5 , Subject of amendment (1) Scope of claims in the specification (2) Detailed explanation of the invention in the specification (3) Brief explanation of drawings in the specification (4) Drawing 6, Amendment Contents (1) The scope of claims section of the specification is amended as shown in the attached sheet. (2) In the eighth line of the second page of the specification, "can be used by changing the setting value" is corrected to "can be used by changing to the setting value". (3) Delete "Reset the contents set using the data setting key (13), etc." from the fourth line on the top of page 3 of the specification to the third line on the top of the same page. (4) From the 8th line on page 13 of the specification to the 9th line on the same page do. (5) Step S7 on the 4th line on page 14 of the specification
J is corrected as "Step S8J." (6) From the fifth line on page 15 of the specification to the 11th line on the same page
``This type of numerical control device requires setting operation.'' If a parameter value change is required due to a setting error or system change, this diagnosis should be carried out. By calling up a screen or the like and setting the start-up parameter setting end flag to "0", the start-up parameter setting operation can be performed again. ” he corrected. (7) Line 5 at the top of page 8 of the specification, line 3 at the top of page 8, line 2 at the top of page 10, line 9 at the top of page 13 to line 8 at the bottom of the same page, Page 14, top line 6, page 15, top line 2,
"Start-up setting parameter screen management means" from the second line on the 17th page to the first line on the same page and the 12th line on the top of the 19th page is corrected to "start-up setting parameter management means". (8) Figure 4 of the drawings will be amended as shown in the attached sheet. 7. List of attached documents (1) 1 document containing the entire text of the amended claims (2) 1 amended drawing 2. Input means for inputting various claims data, etc. A display means for displaying a screen; a display control means for controlling the contents of the screen displayed by the display means; a central processing means for decoding and processing a given command; and when incorporated into a new system. a setup parameter screen display means for displaying each item of parameters to be set according to the system as a startup setup parameter screen on the display device; and a start-up setting parameter management means for changing the corresponding item on each normal parameter screen to the setting value based on each item, and displaying the corresponding item on each parameter screen for identification. Control device.

Claims (1)

[Claims] Input means for inputting various data, display means for displaying various screens, display control means for controlling the contents of the screen displayed by the display means, and various input means from the input means. a central processing means that takes in an instruction and executes the instruction and calculates a display output; and when it is incorporated into a new system, each item of parameters set according to the system is transferred to the display means as a startup setting parameter. A startup setting parameter screen display means to be displayed as a screen, and a corresponding item of each normal parameter screen is changed to the set value based on each parameter item set on the startup setting parameter screen, and the corresponding item is displayed as a screen. A numerical control device characterized by comprising: a startup setting parameter screen management means for identifying and displaying on each parameter screen.