JPH06325048A6 - Process control device - Google Patents

Abstract

[Purpose] The present invention relates to a process management apparatus for managing a process of a production facility, collects necessary data from the production facility in real time, and aggregates the production amount in consideration of multi-cavity according to the conditions set in the condition table, The purpose is to automate with a simple system by centrally managing process management and control of production facilities, such as display of operating status, warning, and chocolate stop.
[Configuration] An information acquisition process 14 for acquiring production information data from a production facility and storing it in association with a date, a production volume calculation process 15 for calculating a production volume based on the stored production information data, and a storage And tightening (daily / monthly tightening, etc.) based on the production information data, and a tightening process 16 for summing up the production volume. The production information data from the production equipment is associated with the date and time. Based on the stored production information data, the production amount is calculated and output, and the production amount is tightened to aggregate and output the production amount.
[Selection] Figure 1

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to a process management apparatus that manages a process of a production facility. It is desired to automate the monitoring of the operating state of production facilities and equipment such as parts processing, and the collection and management of production results of processes.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, (1) parts processing and other production equipment, for example, the operating state (working / non-working state, etc.) of a press machine that presses magnetic powder into a metal mold, the equipment operator is responsible for the cause of the stoppage In the daily report, the workers in charge of the equipment or the process manager entered the production volume manually in the daily report for each equipment or model.
[0003]
Also, (2) daily or monthly, operation analysis tables and monthly production reports were created based on the daily report prepared in (1), and process management such as operation rate management and progress management was performed.
(3) Patrite control that displays the operating status (operation, non-operation, stop, etc.) for each facility is performed using a sequencer built into the facility itself, or a patrol control device is created individually. It was.
[0004]
(4) When managing data on a personal computer, etc., individual dedicated software was created and data was manually entered and managed.
(5) Production and processing values (pressure, rotation speed, temperature, etc.) were collected separately and entered manually in daily reports or manually entered on a personal computer and compiled.
[0005]
(6) In the case of a production facility that produces a plurality of products in a single operation, the administrator sets a large number of pieces for each counter attached to the production facility and calculates the production volume. It was like that.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As mentioned above, operation information and production information for production equipment (eg, presses) such as conventional parts processing are manually entered in daily reports, aggregated, or manually entered into a personal computer and aggregated. Therefore, there was a problem that an entry / counting error occurred and a lot of time was required. Moreover, since dedicated software was created for each individual production facility, there was a problem that the creation was difficult.
[0007]
In order to solve these problems, the present invention collects necessary data in real time from the production equipment, totals the production amount considering the multi-cavity according to the conditions set in the condition table, displays the operation status, and alerts. The purpose is to automate with a simple system by centrally managing process control and control of production facilities, such as display and chocolate stop display.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Means for solving the problem will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 1, an information acquisition process 14 acquires production information data from a production facility and stores it in association with the date and time.
[0009]
The production volume calculation process 15 calculates the production volume based on the production information data. The tightening process 16 performs tightening (daily tightening / monthly tightening, etc.) based on the production information data, and totals the production amount.
[0010]
The chocolate stop determination process 17 determines a chocolate stop that can be produced and is not produced based on the production information data. The incidental facility control 18 performs exclusive control of the incidental facilities shared by a plurality of production facilities.
[0011]
The machining value calculation processing 19 takes in a machining signal (for example, a signal such as pressure, rotation speed, temperature, etc.) from the production facility using a production timing signal in the production information data acquired from the production facility as a trigger, and calculates a machining value. To do.
[0012]
The monitoring control 44 displays the operation, non-operation, stop state, etc. for each production facility based on the production information data. The condition table 21 is a table for arbitrarily setting a closing time and a closing date, a large number of pieces, a chocolate stop determination time, a storage cycle, and the like.
[0013]
[Action]
In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, an information acquisition process 14 acquires production information data from a production facility and stores it in association with the date and time, and a production amount calculation process 15 based on the stored production information data. The production amount is calculated and output, and the tightening process 16 performs tightening (daily tightening / monthly tightening, etc.) based on the stored production information data, and sums up and outputs the production amount. Yes.
[0014]
At this time, based on the production information data stored in the incidental equipment control 18, the shared incidental equipment is used when it is detected that the shared incidental equipment is not used.
[0015]
In addition, based on the production information data stored in the monitoring control 44, the operation, non-operation, stop state, etc. of each production facility are displayed. Further, the chocolate stop determination processing 17 determines a chocolate stop that can be produced and is not produced based on the stored production information data, and lights a patrol light or the like to issue an alarm.
[0016]
In addition, the information acquisition process 14 acquires production information data from the production facility, and the machining value calculation process 19 uses a production timing signal in the acquired production information data as a trigger to process a process signal (for example, pressure, The rotation value, temperature, etc.) are taken in, the machining value is calculated, and the production amount calculation process 15 calculates the production amount based on the production timing signal, and outputs the machining value and the production amount. At this time, the calculated machining value is displayed in association with the time, and the abnormality mark is displayed (or highlighted) on the machining value outside the preset normal range.
[0017]
Further, the closing time and the closing date are arbitrarily set in the condition table 21 in advance, and the closing date and time set in the condition table 21 based on the production information data saved by the information acquisition process 14 by the closing process 16. The production volume is aggregated according to the above. At this time, the production result table in which the daily production amount tabulated by the fastening process 16 is set and the production status data from the closing date to the closing date are taken out, and the apparatus status table in which the total time and the total number of times are set is created. I have to.
[0018]
In addition, a large number of pieces to be produced simultaneously in one production are arbitrarily set in the condition table 21 in advance, and the production amount calculation process 15 is based on the production information data stored by the information acquisition process 14. The production quantity is calculated by adding the number of multiple pieces set in the condition table 21.
[0019]
In addition, a chocolate stop determination time for determining a chocolate stop that does not produce a product in a production enabled state is arbitrarily set in advance in the condition table 21, and the chocolate stop determination process 17 is set in the condition table 21. When the next production timing signal is not received even after the determination time has elapsed, it is determined that there is a choke stop and a warning is issued by turning on the patrol light.
[0020]
Therefore, production information data is collected and stored in real time from the production equipment, and according to the conditions set in the condition table 21, the production amount taking into account the number of multiple pieces, the display of the choke stop, the summation of the tightening, the operation state By performing display and alarm display, it is possible to automate a process with a simple system that integrates process management of a plurality of production facilities and exclusive control of incidental facilities.
[0021]
【Example】
First, the configuration and operation of the entire embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
[0022]
FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a process management apparatus manages processes of production facilities (for example, a press), and here, a terminal 1 connected to a plurality of production facilities, a procedure conversion apparatus 2, and a management apparatus (personal computer) 3 Etc. Each terminal 1 is connected to the procedure conversion device 2 and the management device 3 using a LAN (local network).
[0023]
The terminal 1 is connected to each production facility, performs various controls of the production facility, collects and stores production information data of the production facility, and stores the stored production information data in the management device 3 via the LAN. It performs various processes such as transfer, and includes an input unit 11, an output unit 12, a processing unit 13, a data storage unit 20, a communication control unit 23, a timer 24, and the like.
[0024]
The input unit 11 takes in the following various production information data described at the left end from a press machine, which is a production facility.
・ Operation signal
・ Pressure signal
・ Production timing signal
・ Setup signal: Preparation operation signal, etc.
・ Abnormal signal: Safety device activation signal, etc.
・ Status signal: powder breakage, etc.
The output unit 12 outputs a control signal to an incidental facility (external counter, alarm device (patite), conveyor, etc.) described at the left end of the press machine, which is a production facility.
[0025]
External counter: A counter that outputs a production amount signal and displays the production amount.
・ Alarm (patlight): Lights up and warns of a chocolate stop that the press machine can produce but is not producing. .
[0026]
-Conveyor: Conveys magnetic powder to a press.
The processing unit 13 performs various processes. Here, from the information acquisition process 14, the production amount calculation process 15, the tightening process 16, the chocolate stop determination process 17, the incidental equipment control 18, the machining value calculation process 19, and the like. It is composed.
[0027]
The information acquisition process 14 acquires production information data from a production facility and stores it in association with the date and time. This information acquisition process 14 acquires a sequencer, a relay contact of a production facility (press machine), a stroke signal of a pressurizing device, etc., and acquires and saves the facility number, generation factor, date, etc. as production information data each time. To do.
[0028]
The production amount calculation processing 15 calculates the production amount based on the production information data stored by the information acquisition processing 14 and stores it in the production information table 22. The tightening process 16 performs tightening (daily tightening / monthly tightening, etc.) based on the production information data stored by the information acquisition process 14 and totals the production amount.
[0029]
The chocolate stop determination process 17 determines a chocolate stop that can be produced and is not produced based on the production information data saved by the information acquisition process 14. The incidental equipment control 18 is used when ancillary equipment shared by a plurality of production facilities (for example, a magnetic powder carrier of a press machine) is not used in other production facilities, and the use ends when it is used. Wait until.
[0030]
The machining value calculation process 19 takes in a machining signal (for example, an analog signal such as pressure, rotation speed, temperature, etc.) from the production facility by using a production timing signal in the production information data acquired from the production facility as a trigger, and a condition table In accordance with the condition set at 21, digital processing values are calculated. For example, a digital machining value within a pressure range of 0 to 5,000 kg is calculated from a machining signal having a voltage of 0 to 5V.
[0031]
The data storage unit 20 stores various data. Here, the data storage unit 20 stores and stores a condition table 21, a production information table 22, and the like. The condition table 21 is for setting and registering various conditions in advance, and is for the terminal 1 to perform various processes and controls according to the conditions set here. For example, as described in FIG. 4 to be described later, the fact that the pressure value is 0 to 5,000 Kg when the processing signal of the press machine is 0 to 5 V is stored. Also, the chocolate stop determination time is set to 80 s (a warning is given by turning on the patrol light when the press machine has been in production for 80 seconds). In the present invention, the condition table 21 is provided, and by arbitrarily setting and changing the condition table 21, it is possible to easily adjust the degree of various controls and processes, and there is no need to modify the program.
[0032]
The production information table 22 stores the production amount calculated by the production amount calculation processing 15 based on the production information data acquired by the information acquisition processing 14 and state information at that time.
[0033]
The communication control unit 23 exchanges data with the management device 3 and the like via the LAN. The timer 24 is a timer that counts the current date and time and measures that a predetermined time has elapsed.
[0034]
The terminal 1 having the above configuration is connected to each production facility, and various conditions are set in the condition table 21 in advance, whereby the production information data collected from the production facility by each terminal 1 is calculated according to the condition table 21. The amount is stored in the production information table 22, the stop of the chocolate is determined and the patrol light is turned on to give an alarm, the tightening process is performed, and the result (or the original production amount information) is transmitted via the LAN to the management device 3. And so on.
[0035]
The procedure conversion device 2 is a device that converts a procedure for exchanging data between the management device 3 and the terminal 1 via the LAN. The management device 3 is a personal computer or the like and controls the plurality of terminals 1 connected to the LAN. Here, the communication control unit 31, the data storage unit 32, the data processing unit 36, the timer 49, etc. It is comprised from.
[0036]
The communication control unit 31 exchanges data with a plurality of terminals 1 via a LAN. The data storage unit 32 stores and saves various types of data, and here includes a condition table 21, a planned performance table 34, an operation table 35, and the like.
[0037]
The condition table 21 sets and registers various conditions in advance, and sets and registers various conditions for the terminal 1 to perform various processes and controls according to the conditions set here. In this condition table 21, a range is set in association with the condition name, as shown in FIG.
[0038]
The planned result table 34 is a table for registering the production plan and results, and as shown in FIG.
-Product name: Product A
・ Lot No: Lot 1
・ Scheduled production: 10,000 pieces
・ 21st-Plan: 500 pieces
Result: 480
・ 22nd-Plan: 500 pieces
Result: 500 pieces
It is a table to be registered.
[0039]
The operation table 35 is a table for registering the operation state of equipment, and as shown in FIG.
-Equipment name: Equipment X
・ Time: 8: 15-8: 15 (all day and night)
・ How many minutes: 1,440 minutes
・ Item: Operation
It is a table to be registered.
[0040]
The data processing unit 36 performs various types of data processing. Here, the condition setting process 37, the initial registration process 38, the production plan process 39, the result collection / monitoring process 40, the processing information analysis process 45, and the tightening process 46 are performed. , Operation analysis processing 47, report creation processing 48, and the like.
[0041]
The condition setting process 37 sets various condition names and their ranges in the condition table 21 as shown in FIG. 4 in response to instructions from the operator. The initial registration process 38 performs various initial registrations.
[0042]
The production plan process 39 is for setting a production plan or the like designated by the operator on the screen, for example, setting the planned production amount in the production result table 34. The record collection / monitoring process 40 collects the record of production volume from each terminal 1, monitors the production information data of each production facility, and displays an alarm when it falls outside a predetermined range. The production amount accumulation process 41, the chocolate stop process 42, the incidental equipment exclusive control 43, the monitoring control 44, and the like.
[0043]
The production amount accumulation process 41 performs production amount accumulation (for example, accumulation in units of days, accumulation in units of months), and the like. The chocolate stop process 42 detects a chocolate stop that can be produced and is not produced based on the production information data of the production apparatus notified from the terminal 1, and turns on the patrol light mounted on the production facility, or the management apparatus. On the screen of 3, an alarm is issued to indicate that the production facility is stopped.
[0044]
Ancillary equipment exclusive control 43 performs exclusive control of the ancillary equipment shared by a plurality of production facilities. For example, when a transporter that conveys magnetic powder to a press machine is shared by a plurality of press machines, When the press is in use, exclusive control is performed in which the use is allowed after waiting for the use to become available.
[0045]
The monitoring control 44 displays operation status, non-operation status, stop status, etc. for each production facility based on production information data for each production facility (described later with reference to FIG. 9).
[0046]
The processing information analysis processing 45 analyzes processing information such as the actual production amount accumulated by the production amount accumulation processing 41, and displays it with an alarm or a comment when it is out of a predetermined range.
[0047]
The tightening process 46 is a process of tightening the production volume on a daily or monthly basis, and summing it up. The operation analysis processing 47 analyzes the operation state of the production facility (see FIG. 6).
[0048]
The report creation process 48 creates a report (daily report, monthly report, etc.) on the result of analyzing the operation state of the production facility by the operation analysis process 47. For example, the report creation process 48 includes an operation table shown in FIG. Create an image report.
[0049]
The timer 49 is a timer that counts the current date and time and measures that a predetermined time has elapsed. Daily and monthly reports 50 are daily reports and monthly reports created and printed by the report creation process 48.
[0050]
The other software cooperation data 51 is data for performing processing in cooperation with other software. First, the overall concept of the configuration of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0051]
In FIG. 2, S0 is initialized. This is, as described on the right side,
・ Production planning and registration
・ Initial setting
To do. For example, the production amount for each production facility is planned, and is initially set to, for example, the planned production amount “10,000 pieces” in 34 of the planned performance table of FIG.
[0052]
In S1, the personal computer 3 notifies the terminal 1 of the production instruction initially set in S0. In S2, the terminal 1 that has received the production instruction in S1 starts monitoring the production state by the production facility (for example, a press).
[0053]
In S3, the production facility starts production of a product (for example, a compact that is pressed by filling a press with magnetic powder). In S4, the production facility generates production information.
[0054]
In S5, the production information notified by the terminal 1 in S4 is stored as production information data. The production information data is, for example, an operation signal, a pressure signal, a production timing signal, a setup signal, an abnormal signal, a status signal, etc., as described on the left side of FIG.
[0055]
In S6, processing such as matching the set conditions, calculation of the production amount, determination of a chocolate stop, matching of the control conditions, and the like is performed. Here, when the set condition matches the set condition (for example, 8:15 of the closing time) set in the condition table 21, the corresponding process, here the closing process (the production quantity in the day / month unit) Calculation, etc., is performed). In the calculation of the production volume, the actual production volume is calculated on a daily basis. In the determination of the chocolate stop, when the condition set in the condition table 21 of FIG. 4 (80 seconds of the chocolate stop determination time elapses) is satisfied, a warning is given to the effect that production has stopped in a state where production is possible by turning on the patrol light. .
[0056]
In S7, control is performed. This performs the matching, calculation, and determination described in S6 and performs the corresponding control. And it returns to S5 and repeats. In S8, the personal computer 3 receives the production information data notification from the terminal 1 in S5, and accumulates it.
[0057]
In S9, information classification, information analysis, report creation, etc. are performed based on the production information data stored in S8. In S10, the result of S9 is displayed on the screen or printed on paper.
[0058]
As described above, each production facility starts production based on the scheduled production amount initially set in S0, and the terminal 1 stores the production information data at this time, and the setting set in the condition table 21 When the condition is met, the accumulated production amount is calculated, the choke stop determination condition set in the condition table 21 is matched, and the corresponding control is repeated when the control condition is met. Then, the personal computer (management device) 3 that has received the notification of the respective production information data from the terminal 1 connected to the production facility stores it, creates information classification, information analysis, and a report, and performs display / printing. Thus, by setting the planned production quantity and arbitrarily setting the conditions in the condition table 21, the planned production volume / actual production volume by the production facility, the tightening process (planned production volume / actual production volume per day / month), Overall production management such as chocolate stop processing and exclusive control of incidental facilities can be integrated, and flexible management can be performed with simple settings. Specific details will be sequentially described below.
[0059]
A specific example of the entire configuration of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is an overall explanatory view of the present invention. 3, in S11, the personal computer 3 notifies each terminal 1 of the scheduled quantity and the contents of the condition table 21, and instructs production.
[0060]
In S12, the terminal 1 that has received the production instruction in S11 instructs the press to start production and starts monitoring. In S13, the press starts pressing.
[0061]
In S14, the production information data is notified to the terminal 1 each time in response to the press being started in S13. Here, as production information data, as shown in the figure,
・ Power signal (operation start signal)
・ Pressure signal
・ Setup signals (preparation signals, etc.)
・ Abnormal signal (safety device activation signal, etc.)
・ Status signal (such as powder breakage)
Is notified to the terminal 1 each time it occurs.
[0062]
In S15, the terminal 1 that has received the notification of the power signal
・ Start date / time and end date / time of power signal
Is stored as production information data.
[0063]
In S16 and S17, the terminal 1 that has received the notification of the pressurization signal
・ Production volume calculation
・ Pressure value conversion
And
・ Date, production volume
・ Date, pressure value
Save. Here, for example, in the case of a press machine, the production amount is calculated by accumulating the number corresponding to the number of multiple pieces set in the condition table 21 when receiving the production signal of the pressure signal. The accumulated production amount is calculated (for example, since the number of multiple pieces in the condition table 21 in FIG. 4 is “2”, two in one production timing signal are added to the previous production amount, that is, one press. 2 can be produced, so add 2 to the previous production volume and save the production volume.Similarly, referring to the condition table 21 for the pressure value, in the case of FIG. The pressure value converted to 0 to 5000 Kg is stored.
[0064]
In S18, the terminal 1 that has received the notification of the setup signal (for example, the preparation signal)
・ Start date / time and end date / time of setup signal
Is stored as production information data.
[0065]
In S19, the terminal 1 that has received the notification of the abnormal signal (safety device operation, etc.)
・ Abnormal signal start date and time, end date and time
Is stored as production information data.
[0066]
In S20, the terminal 1 that has received the notification of the status signal (eg powder breakage)
・ Start date / time and end date / time of status signal
Is stored as production information data.
[0067]
In S21, the personal computer 3 collects the production amount and the pressure value by polling. In this process, production information data such as the production volume and pressure value stored in the terminal 1 in S17 is collected by polling.
[0068]
In S22, the production amount is accumulated and displayed in lot units based on the production information data such as the production amount and pressure value collected in S21. S23 displays and displays the daily production transition. In this case, the production amount accumulated in the lot unit in S22 is summarized into the daily unit, and the transition of the daily production amount is edited and displayed, for example, in the bar graph of FIG. 7 or the daily production amount of FIG.
[0069]
S24 receives the transfer of the production information data stored in S15, S17, S18, S19, and S20, and displays the operating state of the press. In S25 and S26, a pressure abnormality is detected and an alarm is displayed. In response to the transfer of the pressure value in the production information data stored in S17, it is determined that the pressure is abnormal when it is outside the predetermined range, and an alarm is displayed to notify the operator.
[0070]
In S27, display (synchronization shift) is performed. This is because the personal computer 3 that has received the transfer of the production information data stored in S20 (the powder that fills the die of the press machine) displays a message indicating that there is a synchronization error (a message indicating that the powder is out of synchronization) and notifies the operator. .
[0071]
In S28, the terminal 1 monitors whether the press machine is abnormal / normal. In S29, the terminal 1 monitors the abnormality / normality of the press, and the personal computer 3 that has received the status transfer at that time displays the status. For example
・ Display of operating part and stopping part: Fig. 9
・ Pressure value display and storage
To do. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the operating part and the stopped part are displayed as operating, non-operating and stopped states of a plurality of press machines.
[0072]
As described above, the personal computer 3 notifies the terminal 1 of the scheduled production amount and the contents of the condition table 21, causes the press to start production, stores the production information data at that time as it is, or calculates the production amount and stores it, pressure value The production volume is aggregated daily and displayed alongside the planned production volume, the operating status of the press is displayed based on the production information data, and abnormal pressure values are displayed. Occasionally an alarm is displayed, an out-of-synchronization display is displayed, and the state of the press is monitored to indicate whether it is operating, non-operating, or stopped. As a result, it is possible to automatically display the production amount, operating state, abnormal state, and operating / non-operating / stopped state of the press, and the planned production amount and the contents of the condition table 21 can be displayed. Various conditions can be easily changed only by changing them.
[0073]
FIG. 4 shows an example of a condition table according to the present invention. Here, the following conditions shown in the figure are set.
Here, (1) converts a voltage of 0 to 5 V into a pressure of 0 to 5,000 Kg.
[0074]
Since (2) is taken out together with one timing signal, two production quantities are added at one time to calculate the cumulative production quantity. (3) is determined to be a chocolate stop when 80 seconds have elapsed in a state where production is possible.
[0075]
In (4), the tightening time is 8:15, that is, from 8:15 to 8:15 on the next day, and the daily production amount is calculated. In (5), the closing date is 20th, and it is closed from the 21st of the previous month to the 20th of the current month, and the monthly production volume is calculated.
[0076]
In (6), the production status data is saved five times. As described above, by arbitrarily setting conditions and ranges in the condition table 21, the voltage-pressure conversion value, the number of multiple pieces, the chocolate stop determination time, the fastening time, the closing date, the storage cycle, etc. can be freely registered Can be changed.
[0077]
FIG. 5 shows an example of the planned performance table of the present invention. The planned result table 34 is set as shown in the figure by the production amount accumulation process 41 calculating the cumulative production amount on a daily basis. Here, it is calculated and set as shown below.
[0078]
As described above, based on the production information data, the daily production volume is accumulated based on the closing time, the number of multiple pieces, etc. registered in the condition table 21, and the actual production is arranged according to the planned production volume. The amount can be automatically calculated, set and displayed.
[0079]
FIG. 6 shows an example of the operation table of the present invention. The operation table 35 is edited based on the production information data, and as shown in the drawing, the production information data is arranged in order of time in units of equipment names and dates.
[0080]
As described above, based on the production information data, the start time: end time, how many minutes, the item (factor) can be edited and set in an easily understandable manner, and this can be displayed.
[0081]
FIG. 7 shows a display example (part 1) of daily production transition of the present invention. this is,
-Equipment name: Equipment X
・ Lot: Product name (Product A), Lot No (Lot 1)
・ February 1993 as of February 1
・ Total production: 5,600
・ Production today: 300 pieces
And a bar graph of daily production shown in the figure.
[0082]
As described above, based on the production information data, the bar graph display of the planned production volume for each facility and each lot, today's production volume, and daily production volume can be made easy to see.
[0083]
FIG. 8 shows a display example (part 2) of daily production transition of the present invention. this is,
・ Lot: Product name (Product A), Lot No (Lot 1)
・ February 1993 as of February 1
・ Scheduled production: 10,000 pieces
・ Total production: 5,600
・ Production today: 300 pieces
And the daily production shown in the figure is displayed.
[0084]
As described above, based on the production information data, it is possible to display the planned production volume for each lot, the production volume for today, and the daily production volume, so that the production volume can be easily displayed.
[0085]
FIG. 9 shows a display example (part 1) of the operating part and the stopping part of the present invention. This is a display of non-operation / operation / stop and production amount for each facility, and is displayed as shown below.
[0086]
Indicates a non-operating state. Indicates the operating status. Indicates a stopped (non-operational) state.
・ Equipment X Equipment Y Equipment Z
・ Suspension Operation Stop
・ Production volume 300 Production volume 1234 Production volume 0
As described above, based on the production information data, it is possible to distinguish the non-operating / operating / stopped state for each facility and display the production amount so that the operational state of the facility and its production amount can be easily displayed.
[0087]
FIG. 10 shows a display example (part 2) of the operating part and the stopping part of the present invention. This displays the cumulative production amount, today's production amount, operation, operation, and stoppage for each facility and lot, and the distinction of factors, which are displayed as shown.
[0088]
By the above, based on the production information data, the factor of operation, operation, suspension, and non-operation can be displayed for each equipment and lot, and the operational status / non-operation status of the production equipment and the factors can be displayed easily. It becomes possible.
[0089]
Next, using FIG. 11 to FIG. 14, a machining signal (for example, pressure value, rotation speed, temperature, etc.) is captured using the production timing signal as a trigger, the machining value is calculated, the production volume is calculated, and the daily production volume is calculated. The operation when displaying the result of classification / analysis will be described in detail.
[0090]
In FIG. 11, the personal computer 3 initializes S31. This initializes the scheduled production volume and condition table 21. Here, as shown in the condition table 21 of FIG.
・ 5V = 5,000Kg
・ Storage cycle = 5
And set. Further, the planned production amount is set to 10,000, for example.
[0091]
In S <b> 32, the terminal 1 receives the value initialized in S <b> 31 and stores it in the condition table 21 in the data storage unit 20. In S33, the terminal 1 starts monitoring the press machine.
[0092]
In S34, the press starts pressing. S35 outputs a pressure signal (analog signal of 0 to 5V) and a production timing signal (peak).
[0093]
In S36, the terminal 1 takes in the analog pressure signal with the production timing signal as a trigger. In S37, the analog pressure signal acquired in S36 is converted into a digital pressure value. Here, the digital pressure value of 3V = 3,000 Kg is converted from 5V = 5,000 Kg extracted from the condition table 21 stored in S32.
[0094]
S38 determines whether it is a storage cycle. It is determined whether or not the digital pressure value is held for only 5 storage cycles extracted from the condition table 21 stored in S32. If yes, save in S39 and return to S36. On the other hand, in the case of NO, the process returns to S36 while being held.
[0095]
In S40, with the timing signal as a trigger, the daily production quantity is calculated with reference to the number of multiple pieces in the condition table 21, and stored. As described above, the production timing signal (pressure peak timing signal) of the press machine is used as a trigger, the pressure signal at that time is taken in and converted into a digital pressure value, and the production amount can be calculated.
[0096]
Next, in S41, the personal computer 3 collects the production amount and processing information (processing value) by polling. In S42 and S43, the production amount is accumulated and displayed in lot units, and the production transition is calculated and displayed in daily units. For example, as shown in FIG. 7 described above, the production volume is calculated in lot units, the cumulative production volume, today's production volume, and daily production volume are calculated and displayed in a bar graph, or as shown in FIG. In addition, the accumulated production volume, today's production volume, and daily production volume are calculated and displayed in units of lots.
[0097]
In S44, the processed values are classified and displayed by lot and by date and time. In S45, analysis is performed.
・ Abnormality analysis (see Fig. 14)
・ Abnormality prediction analysis (see Fig. 14)
・ Analysis of mean value and deviation value of pressure value corresponding to production volume (see Fig. 13)
In S46, the result is displayed. These S44 to S46 are displayed as shown in FIG. 12, for example. Here, when the pressure value (machining value) is outside a preset normal value, an abnormality prediction mark and an abnormality mark are displayed as shown in the figure, and a warning that the pressure value (machining value) is abnormal is issued to the operator. .
[0098]
As described above, the terminal 1 uses the production timing signal from the press as a trigger, takes the analog pressure signal, calculates the digital pressure value, calculates the production volume, displays the daily production volume, Corresponding pressure values can be displayed, average values and deviations can be displayed, and pressure value abnormality prediction marks and abnormality marks can be displayed.
[0099]
FIG. 12 shows a classification / display example of the present invention. This displays the pressure value, the abnormality prediction mark, and the abnormality mark in association with the date and time for each facility and lot. Here, they are classified and displayed as shown below.
[0100]
As described above, the pressure value (working value) of the press machine is displayed in association with the time, and when it is out of the preset normal range, the abnormal prediction mark / abnormal mark is displayed to alert the operator. In addition, it is possible to prevent production of defective products due to pressure drop / pressure rise.
[0101]
FIG. 13 shows an analysis example of the pressure value of the present invention. In this case, the pressure value is displayed as a line graph in association with the production amount for each facility and lot, and the average value of 2,950 Kg and the deviation 110 of the pressure value are calculated and displayed. As shown in this line graph, by displaying the pressure value in association with the production volume, the pressure value trend depending on the production volume of the press machine is displayed in an easy-to-see manner for the operator to generate product defects due to pressure drop / rise. Can be prevented in advance.
[0102]
FIG. 14 shows an example of abnormality prediction of the present invention. This displays the pressure value in a line graph in association with the time for each equipment and lot, and sets the normal range (2,800-3,200 kg) and the abnormal prediction range (2,800-2,900 kg) in advance. , 3,100-3,200Kg) is set in advance, the abnormality prediction mark is displayed when it is within the abnormality prediction range, the color is changed and highlighted, and the abnormality mark is displayed when it is within the abnormality range Or by highlighting it by changing the color, it is possible to warn the operator of abnormality prediction or abnormality and prevent the occurrence of product defects.
[0103]
Next, the operation when performing the tightening process according to the tightening date and time of the condition table 21 arbitrarily set in advance will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 15, the personal computer 3 initially sets S51. This initializes the scheduled production volume and condition table 21. Here, as shown in the condition table 21 of FIG.
-Closing time: 8:15 (8:15)
-Closing date: 20 (20th of every month)
And set. Further, the planned production amount is set to 10,000, for example.
[0104]
In S <b> 52, the terminal 1 receives the value initially set in S <b> 51 and stores it in the condition table 21 in the data storage unit 20. In S53, the terminal 1 starts monitoring the press machine.
[0105]
In S54, the press starts pressing. S55 outputs production information data (pressurization signal, setup signal, etc.). In S56, the terminal 1 captures and stores the production information data.
[0106]
In S57, it is determined whether or not the current date and time of the timer 24 is equal to the closing date and time set in the condition table 21. If YES, the production information data starts to be stored in the new area in S58. Since this is the closing date and time, as shown in FIG. 16, the save pointer is rewritten to a new area (in this case, index 401), the production information data is saved in the new area, and the process returns to S56. At this time, the external counter for displaying the production quantity attached to the production facility (device) is cleared and the production quantity is reset to zero. On the other hand, if NO, the process returns to S56.
[0107]
As described above, the production information data from the press is stored in the production information table 22, and when the closing date and time arrives, the storage pointer is switched to start storing the next closing production information data in the new area and display the production amount. Reset the external counter to 0.
[0108]
Next, in S59, the personal computer 3 similarly refers to the condition table 21 to determine whether it is a tightening date. In the case of YES, the production information data stored in S56 is transferred, and the tightening process from S60 to S64 is performed.
[0109]
In S60, the production amount at the closing date is taken out. S61 stores on a corresponding date, and produces | generates a production performance table | surface. In S60 and S61, the production amount is extracted from the production information table 22 within the closing date and time of FIG. 16, and the production performance table shown in FIG. 17 stored on the corresponding date is generated. The production result table in FIG. 17 stores the scheduled production volume, the cumulative production volume, the current production volume, and the daily production volume of values from the closing date to the closing date for each lot.
[0110]
In S62, production information data from the closing date to the closing date is extracted. In S63, a daily work report is generated and the number of times / time in the apparatus status table is calculated. These S62 and S63 sequentially extract the production information data from the closing date and time to the closing date and time in FIG. 16, arrange the production information data for each facility as shown in the daily work report in FIG. The items are set for minutes, and the equipment name, items (operation signal, pressurization signal, etc.), time (total time), and number of times (total number) are calculated and set as shown in the apparatus status table of FIG.
[0111]
S64 displays the production result table (FIG. 17) generated in S61, the daily work report created in S63 (FIG. 18), and the generated device status table (FIG. 19). As described above, corresponding to the fact that the closing date / time is set in the condition table 21 in advance, when the closing date / time is reached, the production information data is automatically stored in a new area, and the production amount at the closing date / time is extracted and corresponds. The production result table is created by storing the date, and the production information data from the closing date to the closing date is taken out, and the daily work report and the device status table can be automatically generated and displayed. As a result, it is possible to automatically generate the production result table, the daily work report, and the apparatus status table of the tightened date and time after the change only by the operator arbitrarily changing the tightened date and time set in the condition table 21.
[0112]
FIG. 16 shows an example of the production information table of the present invention. This is an example of the production information table 22 that stores the production information data in S56 of FIG. 15. When the closing date and time has arrived, the save pointer is switched and saved in a new area (here 401 and later). To do. Here, the index is a sequential number. The item name is the item name of the production information data fetched from the production facility (press machine), and the attribute information is detailed attribute information of the item name.
[0113]
FIG. 17 shows a production result table example of the present invention. This is set for each lot, scheduled production volume, cumulative production volume, today's production volume, and daily production volume as shown in the figure, and in S60 and S61 of FIG. This is created by setting the production amount extracted from the production information table 22.
[0114]
FIG. 18 shows an example of a daily work report according to the present invention. This is an item in which items (operation, powder breakage, preparatory operation, etc.) are set in correspondence with the time for each equipment, and the production information table 22 in FIG. 16 in S62 and S63 in FIG. 15 described above. The production information data from the closing date to the closing date is extracted and set.
[0115]
FIG. 19 shows an example of a device status table of the present invention. This is an item, time (total time), and number of times (total number) set for each facility. In S62 and S63 of FIG. 15, the date and time of tightening from the production information table 22 of FIG. The production information data is taken out and the total time and total number of times for each item are calculated and set.
[0116]
Next, using FIG. 20 and FIG. 17, the operation when calculating the production amount by adding a large number of pieces in the condition table 21 arbitrarily set in advance will be described in detail. In FIG. 20, the personal computer 3 initially sets S71. This initializes the scheduled production volume and condition table 21. Here, as shown in the condition table 21 of FIG.
・ Multiple picks: 2
And set. Further, the planned production amount is set to 10,000, for example.
[0117]
In S 72, the terminal 1 receives the value initialized in S 71 and stores it in the condition table 21 in the data storage unit 20. In S73, the terminal 1 starts monitoring the press machine.
[0118]
In S74, the press starts pressing. S75 outputs production information data (pressure signal, production timing signal, etc.).
[0119]
In S76, when the terminal 1 receives the production timing signal, the terminal 1 takes out a large number of pieces. In this case, when it comes from the production timing signal, a large number (two in this case) is taken out from the condition table 21 stored in S72.
[0120]
S77 is added to the production amount. This is obtained by adding the number of multiple pieces taken out in S76, here two, to the production amount, and calculating the cumulative production amount, for example, on a daily basis. In step S78, the cumulative production amount calculated in step S77 is stored.
[0121]
In S79, it is determined whether it is the closing date. As described above, it is determined whether the closing date and time set in advance in the condition table 21 has been reached. If YES, the production information data starts to be stored in the new area in S80. Since this is the closing date and time, as shown in FIG. 16, the save pointer is rewritten to a new area (in this case, the index 401 and later), the production information data is saved in the new area, and the process returns to S76. At this time, the external counter for displaying the production quantity attached to the apparatus is cleared and the production quantity is reset to zero. On the other hand, if NO, the process returns to S76.
[0122]
As described above, the production timing signal from the press machine is used as a trigger to add and accumulate the large number of pieces taken out from the condition table 21 to the production quantity, and the accumulated production quantity is saved and saved when the closing date and time comes. The pointer is switched to start storing next production information data in the new area, and the external counter for displaying the production amount is reset to zero. Thereby, it is possible to automatically calculate the production amount according to the number of multiple pieces only by changing the number of multiple pieces in the condition table 21.
[0123]
Next, in S <b> 81, the personal computer 3 refers to the condition table 21 to determine whether it is a tightening date. In the case of YES, the production volume stored in S78 is transferred and the fastening process from S82 to S84 is performed.
[0124]
In S82, the production amount at the closing date is taken out. S83 stores it on a corresponding date, and produces | generates a production performance table | surface. In S82 and S83, the production amount is extracted from the production information table 22 within the closing date and time of FIG. 16, and the production performance table shown in FIG. 17 stored on the corresponding date is generated. The production result table in FIG. 17 stores the scheduled production volume, the cumulative production volume, the current production volume, and the daily production volume of values from the closing date to the closing date for each lot.
[0125]
S84 displays the production result table (FIG. 17) generated in S83. As described above, in response to the setting of a large number of pieces in the condition table 21 in advance, the production timing signal from the press machine is used as a trigger to add this multiple pieces and calculate and store the total production amount. When the closing date and time are reached, the production information data can be automatically saved in a new area, and the production volume at the closing date and time can be extracted and stored on the corresponding date to automatically create and display the production results table. It becomes. As a result, only by the operator arbitrarily changing the multi-piece number set in the condition table 21, a production performance table according to the multi-piece number after the change can be automatically generated.
[0126]
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the operation when the chocolate stop determination time t0 of the condition table 21 arbitrarily set in advance has elapsed and the chocolate stop is detected, the patrol light is turned on, and an alarm is issued will be described in detail.
[0127]
In FIG. 21, the personal computer 3 initially sets S91. This initializes the scheduled production volume and condition table 21. Here, as shown in the condition table 21 of FIG.
・ Choco stop judgment time t0 = 80 seconds
And set. Further, the planned production amount is set to 10,000, for example.
[0128]
In S <b> 92, the terminal 1 receives the value initially set in S <b> 91 and stores it in the condition table 21 in the data storage unit 20. In S93, the terminal 1 starts to monitor the press machine.
[0129]
In S94, the press starts pressing. In S95, a production timing signal or the like is output. In S96, the terminal 1 resets the timer by the production timing signal.
[0130]
In S97, it is determined whether t0 has elapsed. This is because the chocolate stop determination process 17 of the terminal 1 has been preset with reference to the condition table 21 and the chocolate stop determination time t0 = 80 seconds has elapsed, that is, the timer value reset each time by the production timing signal is It is determined whether or not t0 = 80 seconds has been exceeded. In the case of YES, since a chocolate stop was detected in S98, the fact that the chocolate stop was detected in S99 is stored as production information data, and an alarm (patite) is displayed in S100 to notify the operator of the occurrence of a chocolate stop. Then, in S101, the operator takes action (excluding the failure and starts production), and the process returns to S96.
[0131]
On the other hand, in S102, the production information data stored in S99 by polling by the personal computer 3 is fetched, and it is determined whether there is a chocolate stop in S102. Here, since there is a chocolate stop, the fact that a chocolate stop has occurred is displayed on the monitor in S103 to notify the operator.
[0132]
As described above, the resetting of the timer is repeatedly performed by the production timing signal from the press machine, and the fact that the chocolate stop has occurred when the time measured by the timer has passed the chocolate stop determination time t0 preset in the condition table 21. Detecting and turning on the patrol light to issue a warning of occurrence of chocolate stop, or the personal computer 3 fetches production information data of occurrence of chocolate stop by polling and displays the occurrence of chocolate stop on the monitor to notify the operator. Thereby, even when the detection mechanism of the chocolate stop is not attached to the press machine, the chocolate stop is determined when the interval of the production timing signal exceeds the chocolate stop determination time t0 preset in the condition table 21. It is possible to realize the alarm by turning on the patrol light with a simple configuration.
[0133]
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the exclusive control when using an accessory device (for example, a transport machine) shared by the production facility will be described in detail using a state signal of the production facility (for example, powder breakage of the press) as a trigger. To do.
[0134]
In FIG. 22, the personal computer 3 initially sets S111. This sets the condition of powder supply triggered by powder breakage, and initializes the scheduled production amount and the like.
[0135]
In step S112, the terminal 1 receives the value initialized in step S111 and stores it in the data storage unit 20. In S113, the terminal 1 starts monitoring the press machine.
[0136]
In S114, the press starts pressing. S115 outputs a status signal in the production information data of the press machine, here a signal from a powder breakage sensor.
[0137]
In S116, using the trigger that the terminal 1 has received the powder breakage sensor signal in S115, it is determined whether there is information on whether or not the transporter can be used from the personal computer 3 that comprehensively manages the transporter that is a shared accessory device. In the case of YES, since it has been found that the shared carrier can be used, in S117, the carrier is used (open the valve, etc.) and the powder is supplied (the powder is supplied to the die of the press machine and filled) ) And process. Then, the process returns to S116.
[0138]
As described above, when the status signal from the press machine is used as a trigger, the incidental equipment control 18 of the terminal 1 receives a notice of availability from the personal computer (management apparatus) 3 that manages the common incidental equipment (conveyor). Using the incidental equipment (conveyor), the powder is supplied to the mold, filled, and compression molded. As a result, exclusive control can be performed in a system together with process management, using a status signal in the production information data from the press as a trigger, for a transport machine shared by a plurality of press machines. Compared with the case where the wiring from the conventional various sensors apart from the exclusive control of the incidental equipment is made in two lines, in the present invention, a simple system configuration can be made in one line.
[0139]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, production information data is collected and stored in real time from the production facility, and the production volume is counted in accordance with the conditions set in the condition table 21 in consideration of the number of pieces taken. Because it employs a configuration that displays, tightens, displays the operating status, and displays alarms, it is easy to manage the process of multiple production facilities and to perform exclusive control of a common stop or shared auxiliary facilities. It can be easily automated with the system configuration of the series. With these,
(1) Process management such as production volume and exclusive control of incidental equipment can be centrally managed, and only one line of wiring from various sensors of production equipment is required, making the system configuration simple, inexpensive and easy to maintain It became easy.
[0140]
(2) By capturing and storing the machining values in the real time using the production timing signal as a trigger, the machining values and the production volume can be collected and managed together, the system configuration is simple, and the machining values and production volumes It became easier to manage.
[0141]
(3) An arbitrary date and time is set in the condition table 21 in advance, and daily production volume and monthly data are totaled from the production information data stored at this date and time. It is now possible to automatically create device status tables. Further, only by arbitrarily changing the tightening date and time of the condition table 21, it is possible to automatically create the production result table and the like by automatically counting at the tightening date and time after the change.
[0142]
(4) By arbitrarily setting a large number of pieces in the condition table 21 in advance and calculating the production amount with this large number of pieces, an automatic operation is performed when a plurality of products are produced in one production. It is possible to automatically calculate production volume and automatically create production results tables, daily work reports, equipment status tables, and so on. Further, by simply changing the number of multiple pieces in the condition table 21, the production amount can be automatically calculated based on the number of pieces after the change, and a production result table can be automatically created.
[0143]
(5) A chocolate stop determination time is arbitrarily set in the condition table 21 in advance, and when the next production timing signal is not received even after the chocolate stop determination time has elapsed, it is determined that the chocolate stop has occurred and the patrol light is turned on. Thus, an alarm can be issued, and the patrol light can be easily and inexpensively mounted especially in a production facility not equipped with the patrol light. In addition, if the production stop signal cannot be received even if the chocolate stop determination time in the condition table 21 is arbitrarily changed and the changed chocolate stop determination time is exceeded, it is determined that there is a chocolate stop and the patrol light is turned on to alert Can be issued.
[0144]
(6) When using ancillary equipment shared by production facilities, use the ancillary equipment when inquiring to the personal computer (management device) 3 that oversees and manages multiple production facilities and receiving a notice of availability. In addition, it is possible to perform exclusive control of incidental facilities that are also shared on the process management system, and it is possible to simplify and reduce the system configuration to one system.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the overall concept of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an overall explanatory view of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an example of a condition table according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a plan result table example of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an example of an operation table according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a display example (part 1) of daily production transition of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a display example (part 2) of daily production transition of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a display example (No. 1) of an operation part and a stop part according to the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a display example (No. 2) of an operation part and a stop part according to the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating another operation of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a classification / display example of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is an example of pressure value analysis according to the present invention.
FIG. 14 is an example of abnormality prediction according to the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating another operation of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is an example of a production information table according to the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a production result table example of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is an example of a daily work report according to the present invention.
FIG. 19 is an example of an apparatus status table of the present invention.
FIG. 20 is another operation explanatory diagram of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating another operation of the present invention.
FIG. 22 is another operation explanatory diagram of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1: Terminal
11: Input section
12: Output section
13: Processing unit
14: Information acquisition processing
15: Production volume calculation processing
16: Tightening process
17: Chocolate stop determination process
18: Auxiliary equipment control
19: Machining value calculation process
20, 32: Data storage unit
21: Condition table
22: Production information table
23, 31: Communication control unit
24, 49: Timer
2: Procedure conversion device
3: Management device (PC)
34: Plan results table
35: Operation table
36: Data processing unit
37: Condition setting processing
38: Initial registration process
39: Production plan processing
40: Results collection and monitoring process
41: Cumulative production processing
42: Chocolate stop processing
43: Auxiliary equipment exclusive control
44: Monitoring control
45: Processing information analysis processing
46: Tightening process
47: Operation analysis processing
48: Report creation processing
50: Daily and monthly reports
51: Data for cooperation with other software

Claims (10)

In the process management device that manages the process of production equipment,
Information acquisition processing (14) for acquiring production information data from the production facility and storing it in association with the date and time;
A production amount calculation process (15) for calculating a production amount based on the production information data stored by the information acquisition process (14);
A tightening process (16) for performing tightening (daily tightening / monthly tightening, etc.) based on the production information data stored by the information acquisition process (14) and totaling the production volume;
Production information data from production equipment is stored in association with the date and time, and based on this saved production information data, the production volume is calculated and output, and the production volume is aggregated and output. A process management apparatus characterized by comprising. Monitoring control (44) for detecting and displaying the status of operation, non-operation, stop, etc. based on the stored production information data,
The process control according to claim 1, wherein the monitoring control (44) is configured to display an operation, non-operation, stop state, and the like for each production facility based on the stored production information data. apparatus. Ancillary equipment control (18) for performing exclusive control of the ancillary equipment shared by the production equipment,
When this auxiliary equipment control (18) detects the use of the auxiliary equipment shared by the production information data (for example, status signal) saved by the information acquisition process (14), the usage status of the auxiliary equipment is integrated. 3. The process management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the process management apparatus is configured to be used when an inquiry is made to an upper management apparatus (3) to be managed and the incidental equipment is empty. Based on the production information data saved by the information acquisition process (14), a chocolate stop determination process (17) for determining a chocolate stop that can be produced and is not produced,
4. The process management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a warning is generated by turning on a patrol light or the like when it is determined that the stop is a chocolate stop. An information acquisition process (14) for acquiring production information data from the production facility;
This information acquisition process (14) takes a processing signal (for example, pressure, rotation speed, temperature, etc.) from the production facility by using a production timing signal in the production information data acquired from the production facility as a trigger, and calculates a processing value. Machining value calculation processing (19);
A production amount calculation process (15) for calculating a production amount based on the production timing signal,
5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the production timing signal is used as a trigger, a machining signal is fetched from a production facility in association with time, a machining value is calculated, and a production amount is calculated. Process management device. 6. The process according to claim 5, wherein the calculated machining value is displayed in association with time, and an abnormality mark is displayed (or highlighted) on a machining value outside a preset normal range. Management device. A condition table (21) for arbitrarily setting a closing time and a closing date in advance;
Based on the production information data stored by the information acquisition process (14), and a tightening process (16) for totaling the production amount according to the tightening date and time set in the condition table (21),
7. The process management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the total production amount is output. The production result table in which the daily production amount set by the tightening process (16) is set, and the production information data from the tightening date to the closing date are taken out, and the apparatus status table in which the total time and the total number of times are set is created. The process management apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the process management apparatus is configured as described above. A condition table (21) for arbitrarily setting a number of multiple pieces to be produced simultaneously in one production,
Based on the production information data stored by the information acquisition process (14), a production quantity calculation process (15) for calculating a production quantity by adding a large number of pieces set in the condition table (21); The process management apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: A condition table (21) for presetting a chocolate stop determination time for determining a chocolate stop that is not producing a product in a production possible state;
A chocolate stop determination process (17) for determining a chocolate stop when the next production timing signal is not received even after the chocolate stop determination time set in the condition table (21) has elapsed is provided. Item 10. The process management device according to item 1 to item 9.