JPS617927A - Programmer of sequencer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To confirm quickly the input contents, and to improve the work efficiency of an input operation by providing a voice synthesizing means for deriving out a voice for showing the information inputted in response to an output of an input means, and generating a part of the information. CONSTITUTION:When a key of an operating area of a programmer 1 is operated, a data signal for showing the key contents is inputted to a sequencer body 7 through a bus from an input means 3. Key data is read out of a memory of the body 7, and this data and an address signal are applied to the means 3 and a voice synthesizing means 4. A microcomputer CP of the means 4 inputs the key data held in latching circuits La1-LA3, sets it as it is or its reduced data quantity to a counter, and subsequently, reads out corresponding voice data from a ROM11 and sends it out to a voice reproducing part 12. Next, the voice data of the reproducing part 12 is converted to an analog signal by a voice start signal VS and a reference clock CK and the voice is reproduced by a loudspekaer SP.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Technical field The present invention relates to a sequencer programmer.

A sequencer that performs process control in a factory executes a sequence program created by a user to control connected external equipment. Editing such as writing and reading of the sequence program is performed by the programmer's key operations. The programmer is equipped with a means for visually displaying input contents, and the manual input contents can be confirmed by this visual display means. In order to confirm the input contents, key operations are stopped after each command is input, and the displayed contents are compared with the sequence diagram. In addition, consideration must be given to ensuring that input operations are performed accurately by assigning a person who reads the input contents based on part of the sequence diagram and a person who inputs the sequence program.

For this reason, there is a problem in that it takes time to confirm input contents, and work efficiency is extremely low.

Purpose The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art,
To provide a sequencer programmer capable of quickly confirming input contents and improving work efficiency of input operations.

Embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view of a programmer 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a rear view thereof. In the programmer 1, a human power means 3 and a speech synthesis means 4 are connected. The curved surface of the programmer 1 includes an operation area 5 in which keys for program editing are arranged, a character display area 6 in which characters corresponding to the key input are displayed, and ON/OFF contact signals from the sequencer body 7. It consists of a contact area for displaying the status, an α display area 8, etc. A connecting portion 10 is provided on the back side of the programmer 1 to which a connector for connection with the sequencer main body 7 is attached.

A block diagram of the programmer 1 is shown in FIG.

The sequencer main body 7 includes a control section that controls a connected mold machine and the like, a memory in which programs and data are stored, and a human signal conversion section. According to the sequence program inputted from the programmer 1, the sequencer main body 7 performs the human input signal, outputs the result to the outside,
fli controls the connected external component.

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This is done in four steps. Further, an address signal is output from the sequencer main body 7 to the input means 3 via the address bus ABI, a write signal 10W is output from the line β1, and a read signal IOR is output from the line! Output from 2.

The voice synthesis means 4 of the programmer has a microcomputer CP in which an AM (random access memory) and a ROM (read-on memory) are built-in. An oscillator oS1 is provided to provide a reference clock for the control of the microcomputer CP. Address determination units AJI, AJ2 .
A signal from AJ3 and a write signal 10W are inputted via the line β1. A latch circuit LA1.G3 is connected to the data bus DBI and holds the data signal from the data bus DBI. LA2. LA3 has been detected. When the address signal from the sequencer main body 7 does not match the predetermined address, the address determination section A, J]-A, J3 outputs the signal to the a-level (y? number Y-to 61 to G3). Output.Address 111 constant lTl
5 A. What about Jl? An address unique to the λ voice coordination means 4 is determined, the same address as the display data designation address of the programmer 1 is determined in the address determination section AJ2, and the same address as the display data digit designation address of the programmer 1 is determined in the address 111 fixed part AJ3. The same address is specified. The write signal IOW, which is a low-level signal, and the low-level signal from the address determination section A, J1-AJ3 are dated (from N1 to G3; 3-state output latch lnl path LA1 to l-A :(Latch signals A, Ei, and C, which are low level signals, are respectively output. When the latch signals A to C are input, each latch circuit LAI to L
A3 holds data signals input manually via the data bus. Also, the latch signals A-C are the microcomputer C
It is also output to the interrupt input section of latch circuits J and A.
When the data signal is held in 1-L A 3, the microcomputer CP outputs the latch circuit L A ] to I-A
By setting the output low level for 3, the data signals held in the latch circuits LA1 to LA3 can be taken in via the data bus DB2.
A voice control circuit SF' for reproduction is connected to a predetermined manual boat of the microcomputer CP. The voice control circuit SF consists of a resistor R connected to the operating power supply Vcc of the microcomputer CP, and a switch S for short-circuiting the output to the boat. When this switch S is in the ON state, no voltage is applied to the port, and the microcomputer CP sets the amount of data taken in from the latch circuits LA1 and LA3 in a built-in counter. When the switch S is turned off, a voltage is applied to the port, and the microcomputer CP reduces the amount of data and resets the counter. The switch S is activated, for example, by key operation in the operation area 5 of the programmer 1.

In addition, the microcomputer (:P) includes an audio JIJR (, 1M (leat-on memory) 11 in which 6 voice data is stored, an audio generator 12 that converts the audio data into audio analog signals, and an I ``8-voice analog signal Ij can be seen and the speaker SL which outputs the audio'' is connected and equipped.
1, the address of the address is input via the address bus A port 2 controlled by an enable signal (E I), and its ? Please respond to I/Response.
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When the signal is 1Jλ and the star 1 signal \IS becomes high level, the FNJ'' analog signal is output, and when the start signal vS becomes low level, the output is stopped.Oscillator O
The reference clock CK is inputted to the audio reproduction section 12 from S2, and when the start signal \/3 reaches the level of 1, the reference clocks C and K are outputted to the microcomputer CP. In synchronization with the falling edge of this reference clock CK, audio data is taken into the a voice reproduction section 12 and outputted as an audio analog signal. Microcomputer C: When the falling edge of the reference clock CK is detected, the audio ROM
The operation of returning the next address signal to 11 is continued until the audio output is completed. 1. As the audio town production section 12, there is a product name MSM 5205 manufactured by Tadonba Oki Electric Co., Ltd.

The operation of the speech synthesis means 4 will be explained with reference to the chart 70 shown in FIG. step n1
It is then determined whether the key human power was applied or not.

When a key in the operation area 5 of the programmer 1 is operated, a data signal indicating the key content is input from the input means 3 to the sequencer main body 7 via the data bus L)B1. When the data signal is input, the process moves to step n2, where key data is read from the memory of the sequencer main body 7. The read key data and the address signal corresponding to the key data are transferred to the data bus DBI and the address bus A.
The input means 3 and the Hf voice command means 4 are input via B+ respectively.
given to. In step 3, latch circuit 1-A1-
Microcomputer CP takes in the key data held in l7A3. Proceeding to step n4, it is determined whether or not to reduce the audio. The rf voice control circuit SF
If the switch S is in the ON state, the process moves to step n5 and the captured data 11L is set in the counter. If the switch S is in the OF+” state, step n6
The captured data is reduced and the reduced data amount is set in a counter. step n
7, the address signal corresponding to the key data is output to the audio ROM 11 via the address bus A+32, and the microcomputer CP reads out the audio data corresponding to the key data. The audio data is transferred to data bus A B
3 to the audio reproduction section 12. step n8
In this case, a counter is counted down each time a key data is output. In response to the audio start signal VS and the reference clock 9CK, the microcomputer CP converts the audio data sent to the audio lj generator 12 into an audio analog signal, and outputs the audio from the speaker SI. At step n9, it is determined whether or not the operation of sending the audio data to the audio reproduction section 12 is completed. I 1ift. When the counter becomes zero, the operation ends.

If the operation is not completed, step I+ '7 -n
Fi is repeated and when finished, step 111
Return to In the example 1- below, the key operation is j1! If the key is pressed manually, the i'f J"' corresponding to the human key may be output with a deviation. As shown in Figure 5 (1), the key is manually pressed and the voice is completely output. However, as shown in Figure 5 (2), if the next key is pressed before the sound is completely output, it may cause a shift. It is possible that the information may become so large that it becomes difficult to confirm the input contents.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the audio output when the switch S of the audio control circuit SF is in the OFF state. Since the audio data is reduced and output as audio, the audio output time for one person's effort is shortened, and the person's effort can be performed quickly. This voice control circuit Sf can change the voice output time for each keystroke depending on the speed of key operation and the degree to which the worker can understand, thereby improving the working time.

In the above embodiment, one voice control circuit SF was provided, but
A plurality of them may be arranged to change the audio output time.

Effects As described in -1-, the present invention includes a voice synthesis means for deriving a voice representing manually inputted information in response to an output from a manually operated means, and utters -j■ of the information. This makes it possible to quickly check input contents and improve the efficiency of input operations.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a programmer 1 of a sequencer according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a back view of programmer 1, Figure 3 is a rear view of programmer 1.
The block diagram of FIG. 4 is 70 to explain input processing.
5 is a diagram showing the relationship between key human power and voice output, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the relationship between key human power and voice output when the amount of audio data is reduced.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A programmer having an input means for editing such as writing and reading a sequence programmer to a sequencer, wherein information for the editing is inputted in response to an output from the input means. 1. A programmer for a sequencer, characterized in that the programmer is equipped with a voice synthesis means for deriving a voice representing the information, and is capable of uttering a part of the information.