JPH0519833A - Numerical controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain the numerical controller which perform a series of desired processing through easy operation. CONSTITUTION:The numerical controller is equipped with a key data input means where key data are inputted S1 by operator's operation, a file means where plural key data arrays are gathered and generated S2 in file generation mode, and a processing means which reads a key data array corresponding to specific key data input of the key data input means out of the file means and performs a series of processes S3 and S5 corresponding to the key data array; and a file wherein successive key data arrays on daily operation is gathered can be generated and stored internally and the key data array is read in the numerical controller by the input of specific key data to perform the series of processes corresponding to a series of key data in order.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a numerical control device, and more particularly to a numerical control device which is easy to operate.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As conventional numerical control devices of this type, there are techniques disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 2-126304 and 2-40702.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure by operating a conventional numerical control apparatus.

In the figure, first, in step S1, key data such as a keyboard operated by an operator is input.
In step S2, what kind of key data the input key data is is analyzed, and it is represented by data that can be identified in the subsequent processing. For example, when the key "0" is pressed, it is judged from the input key data that the key is "0", and the input of "0" is represented by hexadecimal data "30". In step S3, individual processing is performed for each key data based on the analyzed key data. It should be noted that this process differs depending on the type of the input key data, the input screen display, and other states.

[0005]

In the conventional numerical control device as described above, the operator continues to operate the input terminal such as the keyboard according to the desired work, and the main body of the numerical control device is also input. The key data was processed sequentially.

However, in recent years, the functions of numerical control devices have become diversified and sophisticated, and the types of display screens have increased,
The operation is also complicated and troublesome. On the other hand, not all operators use all the diversified and sophisticated functions every day, but the daily operations were often a fixed series of operations.

However, in the conventional numerical control device, even when performing a predetermined series of operations as described above, it is necessary to repeat complicated screen operations and key operations every day, resulting in poor operability. In addition, it took a long time to learn the operation, and it was easy to make an operation error.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a numerical controller capable of performing a desired series of processes by a simple operation.

[0009]

A numerical control device according to the present invention comprises a data input means for inputting various data, a file means formed by collecting a plurality of data strings,
When a specific data input by the data input unit is performed, a data string corresponding to the data input is read from the file unit, and a process execution unit that performs a series of processes according to the data string is provided.

[0010]

In the numerical controller of the present invention, by inputting specific data by the data input means, the data string corresponding to this data input is read from the file means in which a plurality of data strings are collected, and the data string is stored in the data string. Since the corresponding series of processes are sequentially performed, it is possible to perform the same series of processes as a complicated input operation is performed by a simple input operation.

[0011]

EXAMPLES Examples of the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure by the operation of a numerical controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, steps S1 to S
3 is the same processing as that of FIG. 4 of the above conventional example. Step S
In step 4, it is determined whether or not the key data analyzed in step S2 is specific key data agreed in advance. If it is not specific key data, step S3 is performed as in the conventional case.
Perform processing for each key data with. However, in the case of specific key data, the process proceeds to step S5, and the key data record is read from the file of the key data string registered on the memory.

Here, a file in which a key data string is collected will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a file in which key data strings are collected in the numerical control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. A file consists of a set of records consisting of a series of key data and end data that represents the breaks in the series.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 is a key for performing a predetermined input, and 2 is an end key which represents a break of a series of key data. For example, the keys 1, 2, etc. in the figure represent the key data of all keys such as the screen selection key, page key, mode key, ten keys, etc.
It is hexadecimal data equivalent to the analysis result of 2. In this way, one record is made by concatenating the key operations until the intervention of the operator's operation is required.

In step S5, the key data of the corresponding record (record indicated by the pointer) of this file is read. In step S6, the same processing as in step S3 is performed. That is, the key data directly input by the operator is input in step S1, and the key data read from the file in step S5 is processed in step S6, similarly to the case of processing in step S3. In step S7, it is determined whether the read key data is an end code indicating the end of one record, and if it is not the end code, the processes of steps S5 to S7 are repeated until the end code is read. Then, in the case of the end code, the process proceeds to step S8, and in step S5, the pointer having the role of reading which record of the file is moved to the next record. As a result, when the specific key is input next time, the key data is read from the next record. The pointer returns to the beginning when the end of the file is reached. Although not shown, a key for returning the pointer to the head is provided, and when the key data is input in step S1, the pointer is returned to the head of the file in step S3.

Next, the operation of the operator in the numerical controller according to this embodiment will be described. When performing a routine routine operation, the operator presses a predetermined specific key (referred to as an operation progress key) indicating the progress of the operation. Then, the numerical controller automatically continues the processing of the key data sequentially until one record is completed according to the key data string of the file registered in advance. The key data processing is automatically performed on the side of the numerical controller until before the intervention of the operator's operation is required. Then, the operator performs a necessary operation and presses the operation progress key again. Then, the numerical controller again follows the file of the key data string and automatically advances the operation to the stage at which the operator needs to operate next. In this way, the operator can proceed with the operation by pressing one operation progress key, and since the operator only has to intervene in the screen display or mode automatically prepared by the numerical controller side, the operability is extremely high. It's easy to learn, and it's easy to make mistakes.

Next, a process of creating a file of the key data string will be described. FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a file creation processing procedure of a key data string in the numerical control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, steps S1 to S
3 is the same processing as that of FIG. 4 of the above conventional example. Step S
In 9, it is judged whether or not the mode is the file creation mode,
If it is not in the file creation mode, it is determined in step S10 whether the key data input in step S1 is the on / off key in the file creation mode.
The on / off key for this file creation mode is provided in advance in the numerical controller. In the case of the on / off key of the file creation mode, the file creation mode is started in step S11. After entering the file creation mode, when key data is input, the process proceeds from step S9 to step S12. In step S12, similarly to step S10, it is determined whether or not the key data input in step S1 is the on / off key in the file creation mode. If the key data is the on / off key in the file creation mode, step S13 is performed.
Ends the file creation mode with. If the key is not the on / off key for the file creation mode, the key data record is written to the file in step S14, and then step S15.
Perform processing for each key data with. Note that end data indicating the end of one record is also input by providing a dedicated key. By such a series of processing, the file of the key data string can be easily created. That is, the file in which the key data string is collected is created by sequentially storing the key data input in the specific mode. A publicly known method may be applied to the display and editing of the file contents, so that no particular description will be given here.

As described above, the numerical controller according to the present embodiment is
A key data input means for inputting key data by an operator's operation, and a file means created in advance by collecting a plurality of key data strings in a file creation mode,
And a process execution unit for reading a key data string corresponding to the key data input from the file unit by inputting specific key data by the key data input unit and performing a series of processes according to the key data string. There is.

That is, the present invention can create and store a file in which a series of daily operated key data strings are collected, and by inputting specific key data, the key data strings are read in the numerical control device and a series of files are read. A series of processes according to the key data is sequentially performed.

Therefore, since a series of processing similar to that of a complicated input operation can be performed by a simple input operation, especially when performing a routine and standardized series of operations. Is complicated screen operation every day,
It is not necessary to repeat key operations, improving operability.
Further, since it is not necessary to learn complicated operations, the operations can be learned in a short time, and operation mistakes are less likely to occur.

In the above embodiment, the key operation is described as an example of the operation means of the operator, but the data input means for the numerical control device is not limited to the key operation, and the same processing method can be used. It is available. Further, the key data is not limited to hexadecimal data, but if the input data can be identified,
It goes without saying that it is not necessary to limit the expression method.

[0024]

As described above, the numerical control device of the present invention comprises the data input means, the file means, and the processing execution means, and the specific data is input by the data input means to input the data. By reading the corresponding data string from the file means in which a plurality of data strings are collected and sequentially performing a series of processes according to the data string,
Since a series of processes similar to the complicated input operation can be performed with a simple input operation, the operability is improved and the complicated operation need not be remembered, and the operation can be remembered in a short time. Operation mistakes are unlikely to occur.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure by an operation of a numerical control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a file in which key data strings are collected in the numerical control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a file creation processing procedure of a key data string in the numerical control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure by operation of a conventional numerical control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 key 2 end key

Claims (1)

Claim: What is claimed is: 1. A data input unit for inputting various data, a file unit created by collecting a plurality of data strings, and a specific data input by the data input unit for inputting the data. A numerical control device, comprising: a data execution unit that reads a data string corresponding to an input from the file unit and performs a series of processes according to the data string.