JPH0614366A - Operation display device for illumination control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an operation display device provided with functions of apparatus in common at the time of installing, adjusting and operating apparatus which are individually required for a convensional device in an illumination load control system for remotely controlling an illumination load. CONSTITUTION:A key matrix provided with a transparent touch switch group is superposed to a display device. The display contents of the display device are constituted of picture data Da to Df and the functions of touch switches corresponding to respective picture data Da to Df are set up. The functions of the touch switches are set up by a function module group 23. The module group is provided with an address function module 23d having a function similar to that of an address setter, a set switch function module 23b having a function similar to that of a pattern setter and a selector switch function module 23c having a function similar to that of a selector switch.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an operation display device of a lighting control system for operating a lighting load and displaying an operating state in a lighting control system for remotely monitoring and controlling a lighting load.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a plurality of operation terminals and control terminals are connected on a signal line by a time division multiplexing method, and operation data generated by a switch-connected operation terminal is applied to a lighting load. There is provided a lighting control system in which the operating state of a lighting load is made to correspond to the operation of a switch by transmitting it as control data to a connected control terminal.

The lighting control system is constructed, for example, as shown in FIG. That is, the main controller 31 has
A plurality of operation terminals 32 for monitoring the operation state of the switch SW, and a plurality of control terminals 3 for controlling the lighting load L.
3 and the like are connected via a two-wire signal line Ls. Individual addresses are set to the operation terminal device 32 and the control terminal device 33, and the main control device 31 individually recognizes the operation terminal device 32 and the control terminal device 33 using the addresses.

The main controller 31 sends out a transmission signal Vs in the format shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B to the signal line Ls. That is, the start pulse S indicating the start of signal transmission
T, a mode data signal MD indicating a signal mode, an address data signal AD for transmitting address data for individually calling the operation terminal device 32 and the control terminal device 33, and a control for transmitting control data for controlling the lighting load L. The data signal CD, the checksum data signal CS for detecting a transmission error, and the signal return period WT which is a time slot for receiving a return signal from the operation terminal device 32 or the control terminal device 33. ) Is a time division multiplex signal, and data is transmitted by pulse width modulation.

In each operation terminal device 32 and each control terminal device 33, when the address data transmitted by the transmission signal Vs received via the signal line Ls matches the preset address data, the transmission signal Vs is transmitted. The control data is taken in from and the return data is returned as a current mode signal (a signal sent by short-circuiting the signal line Ls via an appropriate low impedance) in synchronization with the signal return period WT of the transmission signal Vs.

The main control unit 31 is also provided with dummy signal transmitting means and interrupt signal processing means. The dummy signal transmitting means sets the mode data signal MD to the dummy mode, and constantly sends a dummy transmission signal including empty addresses that are not set to the operation terminal device 32 and the control terminal device 33 as address data. Further, the interrupt signal processing means, when receiving the interrupt signal Vi as shown in FIG. 12C generated in any of the operation terminals 32, detects the operation terminal 32 in which the interrupt signal is generated. , And returns the reply data by accessing the operation terminal device 32. That is, the dummy signal transmitting means always sends the dummy signal to the signal line Ls, and the interrupt signal Vi generated from the operation terminal 32 in accordance with the operation of the switch SW is the start pulse signal S of the dummy transmission signal.
When it is detected in synchronism with T, the main control unit 31 sends the transmission signal Vs in which the mode data signal MD is set to the address confirmation mode by the interrupt processing means. In the address confirmation mode, the operation terminals 32 having a part of the common address are grouped, and the transmission signal Vs is collectively set for each group. When the mode data signal MD receives the transmission signal Vs in the address confirmation mode, the operation terminal 32 that has generated the interrupt signal Vi is set in the operation terminal 32 in synchronization with the signal return period WT of the transmission signal Vs. The returned address data is returned as reply data. In this way, the main controller 31 obtains the address of the operation terminal 32 that generated the interrupt signal Vi,
By accessing the operation terminal device 32 using the acquired address, the operation data corresponding to the operation state of the switch SW connected to the operation terminal device 32 is received as reply data.

In the main controller 31, based on the operation data returned from the operation terminal 32, the control for transmitting the lighting load L to which the correspondence relationship with the switch SW is preset to the connected control terminal 33 is transmitted. While creating data, the transmission signal Vs including the control data is sent to the signal line Ls, and the control data is transmitted to the corresponding control terminal device 33 to control the lighting load L.

By the way, up to four switches SW independent of each other can be connected to the operation terminal 32, and up to four illumination loads L independent of each other can be connected to the control terminal 33. It is configured to be able to. That is, regarding the operation terminal 32 and the control terminal 33 in which the same address data is set,
Furthermore, load number data of 2 bits each is set, and up to four switches SW and lighting loads L can be identified.

In this type of lighting load control system, individual control in which the lighting load L is associated with the switch SW in a one-to-one correspondence, and collective control in which a plurality of lighting loads L are associated with one switch SW and are collectively controlled. Control and control is possible. Further, when the control terminal 33 is configured to be capable of dimming control of the illumination load L, the operation terminal 32
The lighting load L can be dimming-controlled by the operation of.
Furthermore, as for the collective control, group control for controlling a plurality of lighting loads L to the same state and pattern control for setting a plurality of lighting loads L in a preset control state are possible. In this way, each switch SW
The lighting load L is controlled by any one of the individual control, the group control, the pattern control, and the dimming control.
The correspondence between addresses including the load numbers of the operation terminal 32 and the control terminal 33 is one-to-one correspondence in the individual control and dimming control, and one-to-many correspondence in the group control and the pattern control.

The operation terminal 32 and the control terminal 33 are
It has a configuration as shown in FIG. 13 (the operation terminal 32 is shown in the figure). That is, the signal processing unit 71 including a dedicated integrated circuit having a built-in microprocessor is provided. The signal processing unit 71 is connected to the signal line Ls through the transmitting / receiving unit 72. The signal processing unit 71 operates based on the function data and address data stored in the storage unit 73 including a non-volatile memory. The function data distinguishes between individual control, group control, pattern control, and dimming control control methods. Further, the address data defines an address unique to the operation terminal 32 and the control terminal 33. Further, the storage unit 73 also stores data on a timer operation in which the lighting load L is turned on for a certain period of time after the switch SW is operated, or the lighting load L is turned off after a certain period of time after the operation of the switch SW. To be done.
The function data and address data stored in the storage unit 73 are stored in the wireless reception unit 74 and the wireless transmission unit 7.
5, it is possible to rewrite by a wireless signal by infrared rays or the like from the address setting device 60 transmitted / received by 5 or a transmission signal Vs in the setting mode transmitted through the signal line Ls. The power supply for the internal circuits of the operation terminal 32 and the control terminal 33 is obtained by full-wave rectifying and stabilizing the transmission signal Vs on the signal line Ls by the power supply circuit section 76.

The address setter 60 (see FIG. 16) sends out a wireless signal by infrared rays, and sets, confirms and corrects the function data and the address data stored in the storage section 73. When the wireless reception unit 74 receives the wireless signal from the address setting unit 60, the signal processing unit 71 operates the data in the storage unit 73 according to the operation requested by the wireless signal. When data setting is requested, the storage unit 7 is operated according to the content of the wireless signal.
The data of No. 3 is rewritten, and a reception confirmation signal indicating that the wireless signal is normally received is sent to the wireless transmission unit 75.
To the address setter 60. When the confirmation of the data is requested, the data in the storage unit 73 is read and transmitted to the address setter 60. When the correction of the data is requested, the required data is written in the same manner as the setting, and the written data is written. It is returned to the address setter 60.

In the operation terminal 32, a pair of display lamps LD ₁ and LD ₂ each including a light emitting diode that is turned on and off according to the control state of the lighting load L associated with the operation of the switch SW is provided for each switch SW. One of the pair corresponding to the switch SW is turned on when the corresponding lighting load L is turned on, and the other is turned on when the lighting load L is turned off. Address data for each operation terminal 32 and each control terminal 33 is set using the address setting device 60. Further, as described above, the function data and the data of the timer operation can be individually set by using the address setter 60. On the other hand, a selector switch 40 including a plurality of operation terminals 32 is provided conventionally, and such a selector switch 40 collectively controls the switches SW included in the selector switch 40 (group control). , Pattern control) to set the control target. Furthermore, a pattern setter 50 having a function of setting a control target of collective control for all the control terminals 33 connected to the signal line Ls is also provided.

As shown in FIG. 14, the selector switch 40 includes a large number of switches SW. Each switch SW
Has the same function as the switch SW of the operation terminal 32, and the address and the function are set. Functions of individual control, group control, pattern control, and dimming control are associated with each switch SW in advance. Further, a name plate 42 indicating a function such as an installation location of a lighting load L corresponding to the switch SW is attached to each switch SW, and one of the name plates 42 has a corresponding display lamp LD ₁ , LD _2. Each of the operation display windows 43 is formed to expose the.

The control target of the collective control in the selector switch 40 is set by using the operation / setting switch S ₁₁ , the all-on switch S ₁₂ , the all-off switch S ₁₃ , and the all-area outside switch S ₁₄ provided on the lower front surface. Be seen.
The operation / setting switch S ₁₁ switches between a state in which the lighting load L is controlled by each switch SW and a state in which the control method of each switch SW is set. When the operation / setting switch S ₁₁ is operated to select the setting state and the switch SW associated as group control or pattern control is operated,
It becomes possible to select a control target of group control or pattern control. To select the control target, the switches SW associated with the individual control or the dimming control may be sequentially operated. Further, since the display lamps LD ₁ and LD ₂ corresponding to the selected control target are turned on according to the control state, in group control or pattern control,
It is possible to confirm what the control state of the lighting load L will be.

When setting the pattern control, the illumination load L
When there are many switches SW for turning on, by operating the all-on switch S ₁₂ , all the switches SW can be set to turn on the illumination load L. Switch S to turn off the lighting load L in this state
Only W needs to be operated. On the contrary, when there are many switches SW that turn off the lighting load L, by operating the all-off switch S ₁₃ , all the switches SW can be set to turn off the lighting load L.
In addition, when setting the group control, it is possible to select all the switches SW to be collectively controlled by operating the all-on switch S ₁₂ when there are many control targets to be collectively controlled. The switch SW corresponding to the lighting load L that does not belong to the control may be operated to exclude it from the collective control. The all-area switch S ₁₄ excludes all the illumination loads L corresponding to each switch SW from the control targets of the collective control regardless of whether the group control or the pattern control is set. Therefore, when the default setting state is released and a new setting is performed, the setting state can be cleared by operating the all area outside switch S ₁₄ .

As shown in FIG. 15, the pattern setter 50 is configured so that it can set the collective control targets for all the control terminals 33 connected to the signal line Ls. That is, as the individual control, a large number (64) of switches SW corresponding to the respective lighting loads L are provided, and the operation display section 51 including the display lamps LD ₁ and LD ₂ corresponding to the respective switches SW is provided. The switch SW is 4
Each one corresponds to one channel, and four switches S
One channel display section 52 is provided for W. Four numbers are written on each channel display section 52, and one of them is selectively lit up and displayed. That is, one switch SW
Can support 4 channels. Switching channel is performed by operating the channel selector switch S _21. Every time the channel changeover switch S ₂₁ is operated once, the numbers 0 to 15, 16 to 31, 32 to 47, and 48 to 63 are lit and displayed in order, and a total of 256 switches SW are provided. Equivalent to that.

The pattern setter 50 does not have switches SW assigned to pattern control or group control, but all are switch SW for individual control. As the switch SW used for pattern control or group control, the signal line Ls is used.
The switch SW connected to the operation terminal 32 connected to is used. Therefore, which switch SW is used for pattern control or group control is selected by the address selection switch S ₂₂ . The address selection switch S ₂₂ selects a 3-digit address for each digit, and the selected address is displayed on the display unit 53 such as a liquid crystal display.

Further, whether the pattern control or the group control is performed is selected by operating any one of the total pattern switch S ₂₃ , the floor pattern switch S ₂₄ and the group switch S ₂₅ . The total pattern switch S ₂₃ targets all the control terminals 33 for pattern control, and the floor pattern switch S ₂₄ targets some of the predetermined control terminals 33 for pattern control.
That is, the total pattern switch S ₂₃ , the floor pattern switch S ₂₄ , and the group switch S ₂₅ are the operation terminals 32 selected by the address selection switch S _22.
The function of the switch SW is selected.

Further, similarly to the selector switch 40, an all-on switch S ₁₂ , an all-off switch S ₁₃ , and an all-area outside switch S ₁₄ are also provided. Each switch SW
Can also function as an individual control, and switching between control and setting is performed by the mode changeover switch S ₂₆ . In the mode changeover switch S _26, the normal mode, the total pattern setting mode, floor-pattern group setting mode, selects the four modes of the printer mode in which the output to the printer connected to the pattern setting device 50 for controlling.

When the set data is transmitted to the main control unit 31, the output switch S ₂₇ is operated to fetch the data set in the main control unit 31 and display it by the lighting state of the operation display section 51. Operates the input switch S ₂₈ . When outputting the set data to the printer, the printer output switch S ₂₉ is operated. here,
When the data output range or input range is designated for each pattern or each group, the address selection switch is operated after the range designation switch S ₃₀ is operated. Further, connection error, when the error indication is made on the display unit 53 by the operation mistake and the like, may be initializing the internal state of the pattern setting unit 50 by operating the reset switch S _20.

As shown in FIG. 16, the address setting device 60 includes a display portion 61 such as a liquid crystal display and an operation portion 62 capable of various operations, and wireless according to the operation of the operation portion 62 is infrared rays. The signal is adapted to be transmitted through the transparent window 63. A wireless signal from the outside enters through the transmission window 63. 4 lines 3 on the display unit 61
A column-type table display area is provided, and in order from the left column, each operation terminal 32 and each monitoring terminal 33 is set to which function such as individual control, group control, pattern control, and dimming control. Is provided, an item for displaying an address assigned to each operation terminal device 32 or each monitoring terminal device 33, and an item for displaying functions such as delayed light-off and temporary lighting in the timer operation and its time.

The operation unit 62 is provided with individual keys K ₁ , a dimming key K ₂ , a group key K ₃ , and a pattern key K ₄ for selecting a function. The address is the numeric keypad K
Selected by ₅ . When the addresses are sequentially set, the forward key K ₆ is operated, and when the addresses are erased, the address erase key K ₇ is operated. Further, when setting the timer operation, the delayed turn-off key K ₈ and the temporary turn-on key K ₉ are operated according to whether the switch is turned off or temporarily turned on, and the time can be selected by the time key K ₁₀ . There is. When canceling the set timer operation, the timer clear key K ₁₁ is operated. Since four lines are displayed on the screen of the address setter 60, the line feed key K
_{Use 12} to move the cursor (not shown) displayed on the screen to 1
If the content is selected row by row and the content is selected for each row and the setting key K ₁₃ is operated in that state, a wireless signal of the data of the selected content is transmitted. Also, confirm key K
₁₄ is operated when confirming the address and function set in each operation terminal 32 and each control terminal 33, and by operating this confirmation key K ₁₄ , each operation terminal 32 and each control terminal The address and function set in the device 33 can be read and displayed on the display unit 61. The address setter 60, as shown in FIG.
It is used by being arranged so as to face the light projecting / receiving window 64 provided in 2.

As described above, the address setting device 60 is used to set the address and function of each operation terminal device 32 and each control terminal device 33 at the time of construction, and the group control is performed at the time of adjustment after the construction. The pattern setting device 50 and the selector switch 40 are used to set the pattern control, and the selector switch 40 is used in addition to the switch SW provided in the operation terminal 32 during operation. Therefore, three types of equipment that differ during construction, adjustment, and adjustment are required.

[0024]

As described above, since three types of equipment are used during construction, adjustment, and operation,
There is a problem that managing and properly using each device is troublesome. Further, if the address / function is modified or the correspondence between the switch SW and the lighting load L is changed after the construction, the address / function setting by the address setting device 60 is performed again each time, or the pattern setting device is performed. There is a problem that it is necessary to change the combination in the case of pattern control or group control by 50, and it is necessary to bring the equipment for construction and adjustment to the site, which is troublesome.

The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems, and one function can be commonly used for the functions that conventionally required three types of equipment, thereby facilitating the management and proper use of the equipment. It is intended to provide an operation display device of a lighting control system that facilitates repair after construction.

[0026]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, an operation terminal for inputting switch operation data and a control terminal for controlling a lighting load are connected to a main control unit via a two-wire signal line. The connection is made by the division multiple connection method, and the main control unit sends each transmission terminal including the address data to the signal line to individually access each operation terminal and each control terminal, and the data is transmitted through the operation terminal. A control display device used in a lighting control system that controls the lighting load by transmitting control data generated based on switch operation data to a control terminal that has a corresponding relationship with the operation terminal is assumed. The configuration.

In order to achieve the above object, the display device for displaying a screen based on preset screen data and a large number of touch switches are arranged on the screen of the display device. It functions as a laminated transparent key matrix, multiplex transmission ports connected to the main control unit via signal lines, and a plurality of operation terminals that can individually set addresses and types by external signals. Multiplex transmission signal conversion means connected to the multiplex transmission port and a plurality of types of screen data are selectively given to the display device, and the function of each touch switch of the key matrix is made to correspond to the screen display by each screen data. And a function setting means for setting, wherein the function setting means has a plurality of touch switch functions corresponding to the above switches. Assigned to the selector switch function unit for transmitting the operation data generated by the operation of the touch switch to the main control unit through the multiplex transmission signal conversion unit, each touch switch assigned by the selector switch function unit, and each address in the multiplex transmission signal conversion unit. And an address setting function unit that sets the correspondence with each type,
A setting switch function unit for setting a correspondence relationship between the switch and the lighting load so that the plurality of lighting loads are collectively controlled by the switch, and transmitting the correspondence data to the main control device through the multiplex transmission signal converting means. To operate alternatively.

According to the invention of claim 2, a display device for displaying a screen based on preset screen data, and a transparent key matrix formed by arranging a large number of touch switches and laminated on the screen of the display device. , Functions as a communication port that multiple-connects multiple main control units via communication lines that are provided separately from the signal lines, and a plurality of operation terminals that can individually set the address and type by external signals The multiple transmission signal conversion means connected to the communication port and the display device are selectively given a plurality of types of screen data, and the function of each touch switch of the key matrix is made to correspond to the screen display by each screen data. And a function setting means for setting, wherein the function setting means provides a plurality of touch switches with a function corresponding to the above switch. The selector switch function unit for transmitting the operation data generated by the operation of the touch switch to the main control unit through the multiplex transmission signal conversion unit, each touch switch assigned by the selector switch function unit, and each address in the multiplex transmission signal conversion unit. And an address setting function unit that sets the correspondence with each type,
A setting switch function unit for setting a correspondence relationship between the switch and the lighting load so that the plurality of lighting loads are collectively controlled by the switch, and transmitting the correspondence data to the main control device through the multiplex transmission signal converting means. To operate alternatively.

[0029]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the configuration of the display screen of the display device is set, and the function of the transparent touch switch arranged so as to overlap the display device is assigned in correspondence with the screen displayed on the display device. The function setting means is provided to selectively operate the selector switch function section, the address setting function section and the setting switch function section in the function setting section. The selector switch function unit allocates a function corresponding to a switch connected to the operation terminal to a plurality of touch switches and transmits the operation data generated by the operation of the touch switches to the main control device through the multiplex transmission signal converting means. Further, the address setting function unit sets the correspondence between each touch switch assigned by the selector switch function unit, each address in the multiplex transmission signal converting means, and each type. Further, the setting switch function unit sets the correspondence relationship between the switch and the lighting load so that the plurality of lighting loads are collectively controlled by the switch, and transmits the correspondence data to the main control device through the multiplex transmission signal converting means. To transmit. Therefore, a plurality of lighting loads are collectively controlled by one switch at the time of construction and an address setting function unit corresponding to an address setter required for setting the address and type of each switch provided in the selector switch at the time of construction. The setting switch function unit corresponding to the pattern setting switch for setting the correspondence between each operation terminal and each control terminal and the selector switch provided by aggregating a plurality of switches used during operation. The corresponding selector switch function unit can be realized by simply switching the function of one operation display device, and when compared with the case where a device having a plurality of different functions is used separately, at the time of construction or By using only one device at the time of operation, management of the device becomes easy. That is, it is not necessary to use a different device for each stage in the construction work, and it is possible to perform construction using one operation display device, which improves usability, and a device that requires a plurality of units can be used. Material is saved by having only one unit. Further, since the function corresponding to each device provided conventionally is realized by one operation display device, the operation method for each function can be the same as that of the conventional device. Construction and adjustment can be performed without the builder or user having to learn a new operation method.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the multiplex transmission signal converting means functioning as a plurality of operating terminals by providing a communication port connected to the main control unit via a communication line provided separately from the signal line. Is connected to the communication port, a transmission signal can be exchanged with the main controller via the communication port. That is, if data is exchanged with a plurality of main control devices via a communication line connected to a communication port, the number of operation display devices can be reduced compared to the case where an operation display device is provided for each signal line. In addition to being able to reduce the number, it is not necessary to extend and route the signal line for connecting to the operation display device, and it is possible to exchange data with a plurality of main control devices using only one communication line. .

[0031]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As shown in FIG. 2, an operation display device 10 comprises a display device 11 comprising a liquid crystal display in which a large number of picture elements are arranged in a matrix, and a transparent electrode laminated on the surface of the screen of the display device 11. And a key matrix 12 having a large number of touch switches arranged therein. That is, the key matrix 12 is transparent so that the screen display of the display device 11 can be seen and operated. Display contents of the display device 11 are controlled through the display control circuit 13, and the key matrix 12
The key input from is processed by the key control circuit 14.
Further, the multiplex transmission port 15 connected to the signal line Ls connected to the main controller 31 as shown in FIG.
The display control circuit 13, the key control circuit 14, and an input / output port 16 for exchanging signals with an external device.
The multiplex transmission port 15 and the input / output port 16 are connected to the arithmetic control unit 17 including a microcomputer.

As shown in FIG. 1, the arithmetic control unit 17 includes a screen data storage unit 20 that stores screen data Da to Df that form a display screen on the display device 11, and is input from the key matrix 12. Key input processing module 21 for converting key input data corresponding to each touch switch into internal data of operation control unit 17, and display based on input signals from key control circuit 14, multiplex transmission port 15 and input / output port 16 Data processing according to a program including a functional module group 23 for generating output signals to the control circuit 13, multiplex transmission port 15, and input / output port 16 and a screen display module 22 for generating display data to the display control circuit 13. I do. The functional module group 23 includes a multiplex transmission signal conversion module 23a, which is a terminal configured by software so as to have a function equivalent to that of a large number of operating terminals, and a software so as to have the same function as the pattern setter 50. The setting switch function module 23b, the selector switch function module 23c configured by software to have the same function as the selector switch 40, and the address data for transmitting and receiving the transmission signal Vs in the multiplex transmission signal conversion module 23a. It is composed of an address setting module 23d for setting. Setting switch function module 23 constituting the function module group 23
b, the selector switch function module 23c, and the address setting function module 23d are selectively selected by a menu switch (described later) provided in the key matrix 12, and the operation is performed in the operation mode corresponding to the selected function module 23b to 23d. The control unit 17 operates. Also,
The screen data storage unit 20 includes the functional modules 23b to 23b.
A plurality of screen data Da to Df such as setting switch data Da, selector switch data Db, and address setting data Dc are stored to configure the display screen of the display device 11 in the operation mode in which 23d is selected.

The multiplex transmission signal conversion module 23a corresponds to a large number of operation terminals as described above, and has a large number of address data set therein. Correspondence is set for each address data with each touch switch forming the key matrix 12. This correspondence can be set in the operation mode in which the address setting function module 23d is selected.

That is, the address setting function module 2
In the operation mode in which 3d is selected, the address setting data 2
A screen P ₁ as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display device 11 based on 1c. This screen P ₁ is the address setting screen data 2 stored in the screen data storage unit 21.
It is created based on 1c. This screen P ₁ has contents corresponding to the respective operation units and display unit of the address setting unit 60 shown in FIG. 16, and corresponds to the display corresponding to the function name of the operation unit of the address setting unit 60 and each display unit. The display corresponding to each function name is displayed, and the function corresponding to each operation unit of the address setting device 60 is assigned to the touch switch at the display position corresponding to each function name. Here, in order to facilitate understanding of the correspondence with the address setter 60, the display device 11
The same symbols as those of the address setter 60 are given to the respective displays. That is, what is different from the address setter 60 on the screen of the display device 11 is that the display area 61a corresponding to the display unit 61 has a large amount of information.
To display the character of the "menu" in the lower-right corner of the screen P _1, it is that in the corresponding touch switch is assigned a function as a menu switch Sm. In the display area 61a corresponding to the display unit 61 of the address setting device 60, "NO" indicating the order, "type" indicating the functions such as individual control, group control, pattern control, and dimming control, and assigned to each touch switch "Address" that indicates the address (including load number), "Timer" that indicates the type and time of the timer operation, such as delayed lighting off, temporary lighting, etc. are displayed.
With respect to each item of “type”, “address”, and “timer”, the contents can be set by operating a touch switch corresponding to the operation unit. The menu switch Sm is provided to selectively select the functions of the setting switch function module 23b, the selector switch function module 23c, and the address setting function module 23d provided in the function module group 23. The menu switch Sm includes a setting switch function module 23b, a selector switch function module 23c,
When any one of the address setting function modules 23d is selected, it is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the display device 11 and the screen is sequentially switched each time it is touched. At the same time, each touch is made to correspond to each screen. Functions are assigned to the switches.

When the screen P ₁ of the address setting function module 23d is displayed, the address and function of the multiplex transmission signal conversion module 23a are assigned to each switch in the selector switch described later. That is, the wireless address setter 60
As described above, since it cannot be used in the vicinity of each operation terminal device 32 or each control terminal device 33, the address and function of each operation terminal device 32 or each control terminal device 33 cannot be set, but Addresses and functions can be assigned to the multiplex transmission signal conversion module 23a provided inside the display device 10. In this way, the signal line L
operations and functions except that the addresses and functions are not set for each operation terminal 32 and each control terminal 33 above s, but for the multiplex transmission signal conversion module 23a. Is the same as the address setter 60. If it is necessary to set the addresses and functions of the other operation terminals 32 and the control terminals 33, the operation terminals 32 and the control terminals 33 are separately provided in the main controller 3.
In order for the 1 to recognize, a separate means different from the normal address may be provided and the transmission signal Vs in the setting mode may be transmitted and received.

If the selector switch function module 23c is selected by operating the menu switch Sm, FIG.
A screen P ₂ as shown in is displayed on the display device 11. This screen P ₂ has the same function as the selector switch 40 shown in FIG. That is, “NO” indicating the identification number of the touch switch corresponding to each switch SW of the selector switch 40, “Name” indicating the location of the lighting load L corresponding to the touch switch having each identification number, and the current lighting load L. The operation table 41 having an item “operation” indicating the operation state of is displayed on the screen.
When displaying characters other than the addresses indicated by numerical values in the "name", it is set by connecting a computer or the like as an external device to the input / output port 15 and exchanging input / output signals with the external device. . On this screen, by touching a portion corresponding to each row, it is possible to turn on / off the lighting load L in which the correspondence relationship with the touch switch of each identification number is set. Further, function names corresponding to the operation / setting switch 42 provided on the selector switch 40, the all-on switch 43, the all-off switch 44, and the all-area outside switch 45 are displayed, and the touch corresponding to the display of each function name. A corresponding function is assigned to the switch. Selector switch 4 for operations and functions
The same as 0. By operating the menu switch Sm,
When the setting switch function module 23b is selected, FIG.
A screen P ₃ as shown in is displayed. This screen P ₃ is configured to realize the same function as that of the pattern setter 50 shown in FIG. That is, in FIG. 5, the parts given the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 15 are set to have the same functions. However, as for the mode switch, while the pattern setter 50 uses a slide switch,
In the operation display device 10, the mode is cyclically changed every time the touch switch is operated once. Also,
Similar to the operation of the selector switch function module 23c, no display lamp is provided, but the same function as the display lamp 51 is provided by switching the corresponding display between the normal display state and the reverse display state. Further, an operation display area 51 'is provided in place of the display lamp 51 corresponding to each switch S, and the setting state of the corresponding switch S is displayed by displaying "ON" and "OF". Other operations and functions are similar to those of the pattern setter 40.

As described above, the functional module group 2
3, a setting switch function module 23b having a function corresponding to the pattern setting device 40, and a selector switch 4
Selector switch function unit 23 having a function corresponding to 0
c and an address setting function unit 23d having a function equivalent to the address setting device 60 are provided, and the menu switch Sm
The setting switch function module 23b, the selector switch function unit 23c, and the address setting function unit 23d can be selectively selected by the operation of, so that three types of devices have been conventionally required. The work can be performed by one operation display device 10.

(Second Embodiment) This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a communication port 18 is provided as shown in FIG. The communication port 18 is a serial communication port, and is connected to the main control device 41 via a communication line Lt (see FIG. 8) by a multiple connection method such as time division multiplexing. Therefore, the main controller 41 is also provided with a communication port compatible with the multiple connection system. The functional module group 23 includes a serial communication conversion module 23e so as to correspond to the communication port 18.
To provide. The serial communication signal transmitted through the communication port 18 is converted into an internal signal by the serial communication conversion module 23e, and the multiplex transmission signal changing module 23a, the setting switch function module 23b, and the selector switch function module provided in the function module group 23. Two
3c, the internal signal is transmitted and received to and from the address setting function module 23d. That is, the data transmitted to the signal line Ls through the multiplex transmission signal conversion module 23a in the first embodiment is transferred to the serial communication conversion module 2
It is transmitted to the communication line Lt through 3e. In the configuration of the present embodiment, since the multiplex transmission signal conversion module 23a is also provided, it is possible to connect to the signal line Ls as in the first embodiment.

In order to use the operation display device 10 having the above structure, as shown in FIG. 8, it may be connected to the main control device 31 via the communication line Lt connected to the communication port 18. Since the communication port 18 multiple-connects the main control device 31, the operation display device 10 and the plurality of main control devices 31 are connected, for example, to two.
It can be connected by wire, which facilitates the wiring work. Further, the control states of the plurality of main control devices 31, that is, the operation terminals 3 connected to the respective main control devices 31.
2 and the control state of the control terminal device 33 can be monitored and controlled at one place. The operation display device 10 of the present embodiment is
Since the multiplex transmission port 15 is provided in addition to the communication port 18, as shown in FIG. 9, the operation display device 10 is connected to the signal lines Ls respectively connected to the plurality of main control devices 31. It is also possible. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, one operation display device 10 is connected to the signal line Ls connected to each main control device 31 via the changeover switch 34, and the signal line L is changed by the changeover switch 34.
Alternatively, s may be selected alternatively. Other configurations and operations are similar to those of the first embodiment.

[0040]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the configuration of the display screen of the display device is set, and the function of the transparent touch switch arranged on the display device is made to correspond to the screen displayed on the display device. Since the function setting means is arranged so that the selector switch function part, the address setting function part, and the setting switch function part are selectively operated in the function setting part, it is provided in the selector switch at the time of construction. Address setting function unit corresponding to the address setting device required for setting the address and type of each switch, and 1 at the time of construction
A set switch function unit corresponding to a pattern setter that sets the correspondence between each operation terminal and each control terminal so that multiple lighting loads can be controlled collectively by one switch; It is possible to realize a selector switch function part corresponding to a selector switch that is provided by collecting the switches described above by simply switching the functions of a single operation display device, and to implement devices having a plurality of different functions. Compared to when used separately,
There is an advantage that management of the device becomes easy by using only one device during construction or operation. That is,
There is no need to use a different device for each stage during the construction work, and it is possible to perform construction using one operation display device, which improves usability, and one device that required multiple units By doing so, there is an effect of saving materials. Further, since the function corresponding to each device provided conventionally is realized by one operation display device, the operation method for each function can be the same as that of the conventional device. There is an effect that construction and adjustment can be performed without the construction operator or user having to learn a new operation method.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication port connected to the main controller via a communication line provided separately from the signal line, and the multiplex transmission signal converting means functioning as a plurality of operation terminals. Since it is connected to the communication port, it is possible to send and receive transmission signals to and from the main control unit via the communication port, and to control multiple main control units via the communication line connected to the communication port. By exchanging data with the device, the number of operation display devices can be reduced compared to the case where an operation display device is provided for each signal line, and the signal line for connecting to the operation display device can be provided. There is an advantage that it is not necessary to extend and route the data, and data can be exchanged with a plurality of main control devices by using only one communication line.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a main part showing a function of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen of an address setting function module according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen of a selector switch function module of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a screen of a setting switch function module according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a main part showing functions of the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a usage pattern of the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram showing another usage pattern of the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram showing still another usage pattern of the second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram of an illumination control system according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an operation explanatory diagram of the illumination control system according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram of an operating terminal used in the lighting control system according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a front view of a conventional selector switch.

FIG. 15 is a front view of a main part of a conventional pattern setting device.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a conventional address setting device.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a usage pattern of a conventional address setting device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 operation display device 11 display device 12 key matrix 15 multiplex transmission port 18 communication port 23 functional module group 23a multiplex transmission signal conversion module 23b setting switch functional module 23c selector switch module 23d address setting functional module 23e serial communication conversion module 31 main controller 32 terminal for operation 33 terminal for control L lighting load Ls signal line Lt communication line SW switch

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An operation terminal for inputting operation data of a switch and a control terminal for controlling a lighting load are connected to a main controller by a time division multiplex connection method via a two-wire signal line, The main control device individually accesses each operation terminal and each control terminal by transmitting a transmission signal including address data to the signal line, and based on the operation data of the switch transmitted through the operation terminal. An operation display device used in a lighting control system that controls the lighting load by transmitting the generated control data to a control terminal device that has a corresponding relationship with the operation terminal device, and preset screen data. Display device for displaying a screen based on the display device, a transparent key matrix formed by arranging a large number of touch switches and stacked on the screen of the display device, and a signal line Multiplex transmission port connected to the main control unit through the multiplex transmission signal conversion functioning as a plurality of operation terminals capable of individually setting addresses and functions by external signals and connected to the multiplex transmission port Means and function setting means for selectively supplying a plurality of types of screen data to the display device and setting the function of each touch switch of the key matrix in correspondence with the screen display by each screen data. The setting means assigns a function corresponding to the switch to a plurality of touch switches and transmits the operation data generated by the operation of the touch switches to the main controller through the multiplex transmission signal converting means, and a selector switch function section. Each touch switch and each address in the multiplex transmission signal conversion means and each Address setting function unit that sets the correspondence relationship with the function and the correspondence relationship between the switch and the lighting load so that the plurality of lighting loads are collectively controlled by the switch, and the main control is performed through the multiplex transmission signal conversion means. An operation display device of a lighting control system, characterized in that a setting switch function unit for transmitting corresponding data to the device is selectively operated. 2. An operation terminal for inputting switch operation data and a control terminal for controlling a lighting load are connected to a main control device by a time division multiple connection method via a two-wire signal line, The main control device individually accesses each operation terminal and each control terminal by transmitting a transmission signal including address data to the signal line, and based on the operation data of the switch transmitted through the operation terminal. An operation display device used in a lighting control system that controls the lighting load by transmitting the generated control data to a control terminal device that has a corresponding relationship with the operation terminal device, and preset screen data. Display device for displaying a screen based on the display device, a transparent key matrix formed by arranging a large number of touch switches and stacked on the screen of the display device, and a signal line A communication port that multiple-connects a plurality of main control units via a communication line that is separately provided, and a communication port that functions as a plurality of operation terminals that can individually set addresses and functions by external signals. And a function for selectively providing a plurality of types of screen data to the display device and setting the function of each touch switch of the key matrix corresponding to the screen display by each screen data. A selector switch, which comprises setting means, wherein the function setting means allocates a function corresponding to the switch to a plurality of touch switches and transmits the operation data generated by the operation of the touch switches to the main control device through the multiplex transmission signal converting means. The function part, each touch switch assigned by the selector switch function part, and the multiplex transmission signal conversion means Address setting function part that sets the correspondence relationship between each address and each function, and the correspondence relationship between the switch and the lighting load is set so that multiple lighting loads can be collectively controlled by the switch. An operation display device of a lighting control system, characterized in that a setting switch function unit for transmitting corresponding data to a main control device through a conversion means is selectively operated.