JPS59181378A - Plant simulator - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to plants in various fields such as power generation, electric power, iron manufacturing, and chemistry.
This invention relates to a plant simulator created for the purpose of training operators in this field.

[Technical background of the invention]

This type of plant simulator generally has the following configuration. That is, a simulated control panel that simulates the control panel in the actual plant ζ is provided, and the computer inputs operation signals corresponding to the operations of the operation W11 personnel from this simulated control panel.
This computer performs predetermined calculations and outputs operating signals similar to those of the actual plant to the simulated control panel, thereby operating lamps, indicators, etc. on the simulated control panel.

Further, a storage device is connected to the computer, and the operating conditions of the driving trainee are stored in a chronological order. Then, based on the command signal from the instructor's console, backtracking, i.e., moving the lamps, indicators, etc. on the simulated control panel to the state at a specified time t (backtracking operation, or replaying, reproducing the contents operated by the driving trainee) is performed. It is configured to perform an action.

[Problems with background technology]

However, conventional plant simulators have limited track and replay functions.

It is limited to electrical systems such as indicators, and mechanical analog setting devices and punch-type selection switches operated by driving trainers are backtracked. The instructor had to go directly to the simulated control panel and operate the mechanical system, forcing the training to be interrupted. .

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention has been made based on the above-mentioned circumstances, and its purpose is to automatically control mechanical systems such as analog setting devices and latch-type selection switches on a simulated Il control panel through remote manual operation from an instructor's console. It is an object of the present invention to provide a plant simulator having a backtrack function and a replay function that can also operate.

[Summary of the invention]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized in that it is constructed in such a manner that there is no Q missing. That is, the present invention provides a simulated control panel consisting of an electrical system and a mechanical system that simulates a control panel in an actual plant, an instructor console for remotely controlling this simulated control panel, and a control panel for operation signals from the simulated control panel. Means for calculating the operation of the actual plant and controlling the electrical system of the simulated control panel based on the result of the calculation, means for storing operation signals from the simulated control panel and the corresponding calculation results as a time series, and the instructor console. an electronic computer comprising means for outputting an operation reproduction signal based on the operation signals stored as the above-mentioned time series and the corresponding calculation results; A remote drive control device that inputs the operation reproduction signal or a remote control signal output from the instructor console and outputs a drive control signal, and a mechanical system of the simulated control panel that inputs the drive control signal from this remote drive control device. The present invention has a configuration including a remote drive device that sets or reproduces a predetermined state.The present invention having such a configuration allows
The electronic computer outputs an operation reproduction signal based on the operation signal and the corresponding calculation result at the time instructed by the command signal from the instruction μ console. Then, the remote drive control device controls the remote drive device using the remote control signal output from the above operation reproduction No. 43 or the instructor's console, and this remote drive device sets or reproduces the mechanical system of the simulated control panel in a predetermined state. It is characterized by

[Embodiments of the invention]

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained based on the embodiment f+11 shown in the drawings. In the figure, l is a simulated control panel that is the same type and has the same functions as the control panels in the four actual plants.

This simulated control panel I includes electrical systems (not shown) such as various lamps and indicators, and mechanical systems 2a, 2b such as mechanical analog setting devices and latch type selection switches, etc.
zn is provided. This mechanical system 2a,
A stepping motor (not shown) as a remote driving device is attached to each of 2b, . . . , 2n.

The operator trainer controls the plant status from the electrical system ζ, and checks the mechanical system fC3'-2a r 2b,...
・Perform plant operation from zn+. 3 in the figure is the instructor's console. The instructor console 3 is provided with remote control switches 4a, 4b, . . . , a 4n1 changeover switch 5, and a monitor 6. 7 in the figure is an electronic computer. This electronic computer 7 has an input/output device 8. Arithmetic control device 9. It is composed of a storage device 10. In the figure, 11 is a remote drive control device. This remote drive control device ii is an automatic/manual switch 12. Motor controller 13. Switcher 14
It consists of In addition, 15 in the figure is the mechanical system 2a, 2b of the above-mentioned motor controller 13i6 and the simulated control panel l.
, . . . is a relay logic for protecting 2n.

Each of the above-mentioned devices inputs and outputs signals as follows and performs a predetermined function. That is, the simulated control panel I signal U is output. This driving operation signal U is input to the arithmetic and control unit 9 via the input/output device 8. The arithmetic control device 9 executes a simulation calculation of the functions of the control device in the actual plant and a simulation calculation of the physical dynamic characteristics of the plant in response to the operation signal U, and simulates the calculation result signal 0 via the input/output device 8. Control panel I
It outputs to the electrical system and displays various lamps, indicators, etc. corresponding to the driving operation. At the same time, the arithmetic control device 9 transfers the driving operation signal U and the arithmetic result signal O to the storage device 10 in time series at intervals of time ΔT.

The storage device RIO stores each of the above signals as state quantity X in 8 memories.

The instructor's command signal I is output from the instructor's console 3. This command signal I is input to the arithmetic and control unit 9 via the input/output device 8. In the calculation fkiJ control device 9, the above-mentioned finger + signal I starts/stops the simulated calculation, replay function,
Selectively perform simulated calculations such as the backtrack function.)

If the command signal 4I (replay function or backtrack function is selected), the arithmetic and control unit 9 selects the specified time Tf from the set of state quantities X stored in the storage device IO at intervals of time ΔT. The corresponding state quantity Xt is read out, and a simulated calculation is performed based on this state quantity
It includes a component for backtracking or replaying 2n, and a component for backtracking or replaying the above electric system (the corresponding component is the N of the simulated control panel l via the input/output device 8 as a calculation result signal Qt based on the 1st production reproduction signal). 1. Mechanical systems 2a, 2h, . . .

The component for 2n is the calculation result signal 2.2n as an operation reproduction signal. ．． 22 through the input/output device 8. The above calculation result signal z1 is inputted to the morph controller 13 via the automatic/manual switch 12. Further, the calculation result signal Z is inputted to the switch 14 via the automatic/manual switch 12. The motor controller I3 controls the mechanical system &, 2 a , '2 b , .
..., outputs a drive control signal W for driving a stepping motor (not shown) attached to 2n. The switch I4 converts the drive control signal W output from the motor controller 13 into the calculation result signal 2 input from the calculation control device 9.
2, a predetermined stepping motor (not shown) is selectively output.

In addition, a remote control signal Z3 is transmitted from the instructor console 3 (remote control switches 4a, 4b, . . . , 4n provided thereon).
is output to the remote drive control device 71. In such a case, the automatic/manual switch z2j is switched to the manual side in advance and the calculation result signal Zl! from the calculation control unit 9 is sent. Z 2
is cutting off. The remote control signal Z3 is input to the morph splitter 13 via the automatic/manual switch 12 in the remote drive control device 11, converted to an actual operation control signal W by the motor controller I3, and then sent to the switch 14. is input.

In this case, the switch I4 is controlled by the instructor console 3.
The changeover signal Z4? output from the changeover switch 5? It is done from here. That is, the switch 14 selectively outputs the drive control signal W outputted from the motor controller I3 to a predetermined stepping motor (not shown) based on the switching signal z4 inputted from the changeover switch 5. do.

The monitor 6Q provided on the instructor's console 31 receives a status display signal P from the arithmetic and control unit 9 that informs the calculation results, so the instructor can check the status of the simulated control panel I on the monitor 6. can.

The rotor logic 15 detects rotation of a stepping motor (not shown) beyond a certain amount and stops the output of the motor controller 13.

Next, each function of the present embodiment in driving training, backtracking, and replay will be explained. First, when conducting driving training, as described above, the driving operation signal U is output from the simulation control ml to the arithmetic and control unit 91 in accordance with the driving operation of the driving trainee, and in response, the arithmetic and control unit 9 outputs the operation result signal 0. is output from the electrical system ζ of the simulated control panel l. In this way, the simulated control panel l displays operation operations (corresponding to various lamps,
Electrical system information such as indicators is displayed. Such operation I
The trowel instructor can confirm the negative rotation operation and the electrical system display on the monitor 6Q provided on the instructor console 3. During driving training, the instructor turned on operation switches 4a and 4b.
, . . , 4n and the changeover switch 5 to remotely control the mechanical systems 2a, 2b, . . . , 2n of the simulated control panel I.

When the instructor selects backtrack or replay using the command signal I, the arithmetic and control unit 9 selects the state quantity Xt corresponding to the specified time T from among the state quantities X stored in the storage device 10 at intervals of time ΔT. is read out and a simulated calculation is performed based on this state quantity Xtl. A component of the simulated calculation result for the electrical system is sent to the simulation control panel 14 as a calculation result signal Qt, and the electrical system including various lamps, indicators, etc. is brought into a state at a specified time T.

In the case of backtracking, this state is maintained, but in the case of replay, the state g at each time stored in the storage device 10
Based on this, the simulated calculation is repeated to reproduce the simulated control panel lo') electrical system. The components of the simulated calculation results for the mechanical systems 2a, 2b, . . . -2n are calculated as the calculation result signal 2. ．． 2. as automatic/manual switch I2
Output to. By the way, the mechanical system 2a' of the simulated control panel l during backtracking or replaying
, 20°, . . . , 2n can be operated automatically or manually by an instructor. The above mechanical system Za.

When performing operations 2b, ..., 2n automatically,
Switch the automatic/manual switch 12 to the automatic side (. Then, as described above, the calculation result signal 2 is input to the motor controller 13, and the motor controller 13 outputs the drive control signal W. On the other hand, the calculation result signal 2. is input to the switch 14, and as a result, the drive control signal W is sent from the switch 14 to a predetermined stepping motor (not shown), and the mechanical systems 2a, 2b, . . . , 2n operations are performed.In the case of backtracking, this state is held, and in the case of replay, each time state is reproduced, just as in the case of the electrical system.

If the mechanical systems 2a, 2b, ..., 2n are operated manually by an instructor, automatic 7-motion switching 'fDI
Switch 2 to manual mode. Then, as described above, the ζ calculation result signals z, ', z2 are cut off, and the operation switches 4a, 4b,..., 4n and the changeover switch 5
(Manual operation becomes possible. In other words, the instructor operates the operation switches 4a and 4 while referring to the display contents on the monitor 6.)
b...

4n and outputs a remote control signal z3.

A drive control signal W is output from the motor controller 13 based on the remote control signal z3. On the other hand, the instructor operates the changeover switch 5 to control the changeover device 14. In this way, the drive control signal W is sent from the switch 14 to a predetermined stepping motor (not shown), and the mechanical systems 2a, 2b, .
−・.

2n operations are performed.

As explained above, in the real fAQ 1;ji, during the driving training, the mechanical threads fJt, 2a, 2b, . . .
・, 2n can be operated, so it is easier to have the trainee learn how to respond to a plant abnormality by causing the condition of the plant to deteriorate to some extent and having the trainees identify the cause and deal with it. In addition, when backtracking or replaying the 11th training session, the mechanical prefectural governments 2a, 2b, ..., 2n of the simulated control panel I can be operated automatically or manually from the instructor console 3. There is no need for the instructor to go to the L part of the simulated control panel L, and there is no need to interrupt the training.

There is a benefit that increases the sense of realism of operating an actual plant, even though you have already completed the 111 training session.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The present invention provides a simulated control panel consisting of an electrical system and a mechanical system simulating an actual plant control system, an instructor console for remotely operating the simulated control panel, and an operation signal from the simulated control panel. means for calculating the operation of the actual plant and controlling the electrical system of the simulated control panel based on the calculated result number; and means for storing operation signals from the simulated control panel and the corresponding calculation results as a time series; an electronic computer comprising a means for outputting an operation reproduction signal based on the operation signals stored as the time series at the time ζ instructed by the command signal from the instructor's console and the operation results corresponding thereto; and the computer A remote drive control device inputs the operation reproduction signal output from the 4-person console or the remote control signal output from the four-person console described above and outputs a drive control signal, and a remote drive control device inputs the drive control signal from this remote drive control device to perform the simulation described above. The configuration includes a remote drive device that sets or reproduces the mechanical system of the control panel in a predetermined state.

In the present invention having such a structure, during backtracking or replay, the electronic computer outputs a motion reproduction signal based on the operation signal and the corresponding calculation result at the time instructed by the command signal from the instructor's console. Then, the remote drive control device controls the remote drive device using the operation reproduction signal or the remote control signal output from the instructor's console, and this remote drive device sets or reproduces the mechanical system of the simulated control panel in a predetermined state. This has the effect of automatically (or by remote manual operation from the instructor's console) mechanical systems such as analog setting devices and latch-type selection switches on the simulated control panel. There is no need to go to the plant, there is no need to interrupt the training, and it is possible to give the operator trainee a realistic feeling of operating an actual plant.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The figure is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the plant simulator of the present invention. 1. Simulation control panel, 2a to 2n. Mechanical system, 3. Instructor console, 4a to 4n.
・Remote control switch, 5... Selector switch, 6...
monitor, 7-=electronic computer, 8...input/output device, 9.
...Arithmetic control device, IO...Storage device, 11...Remote, drive control device, I2...Auto/manual support device, 13.
...Motor controller, 14...Off M, 5.15...Relay logic. Applicant's representative Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue Procedural amendment 1981 5) / 6' Japan Patent Office Commissioner Kazuo Wakasugi 1, case indication patent application No. 11558 -55958 2 Name of the invention 70 Rant simulating device (307) Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd. 4, Agent

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] (11 A simulated control panel consisting of an electrical system and a mechanical system simulating the control panel in the actual plan L-G, an instructor console for remotely controlling this simulated control panel, and A means for calculating the operation of the actual plant in response to the operation signal ζ and controlling the electric system of the simulated control panel based on the calculation result, and a means for calculating the operation signal from the simulated control panel and the corresponding calculation result in time series. and means for outputting an operation reproduction signal based on the operation signals stored as the time series at the time instructed by the command signal from the instructor's console and the calculation results corresponding thereto. , a remote drive control device which inputs the operation reproduction signal output from this computer or the remote control signal output from the instructor console and outputs a drive control signal, and a drive control signal from this remote drive control device is input. A plant simulation device characterized by comprising a remote drive device that sets or reproduces the mechanical system of the simulation control panel in a predetermined state. (2) The computer is an input/output device that inputs and outputs signals. an arithmetic control device as a means for controlling the electric system of the simulated control panel and a means for outputting the operation reproduction signal; and a time series of operation signals from the simulated control panel and corresponding calculation results. A plant simulator according to claim (1), characterized in that the plant simulator is comprised of a storage device as a means for storing information as a storage device.(3) A patent characterized in that the remote drive device is a stepping motor. A plant simulator according to claim (1) or (2).