JPS6356053A - Supervisory notifying system using telephone line - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To contrive to attain miniaturization, light weight of a transmitter, simplified structure and cost reduction by constituting the transmitter and a data setting device attachably and detachably through a connector. CONSTITUTION:A transmitter A and a receiver B are connected via a telephone line 3 and the transmitter A is connected attachably and detachably to/from the data setting device E through the connector D. The transmitter A has an automatic sending function and the receiver B has the automatic receiving function. In operating the data setting device E connected attachably and detachably by the connector D via a cable, various data required for the information processing of system are set or changed. Thus, the transmitter main body A is miniaturized and the data setting device is located at a location offering convenience in the operation, then the data setting and changing operation is facilitated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a monitoring and reporting system using telephone lines.

[Background technology]

The applicant previously filed Japanese Patent Application Nos. 61-99929 to 61-9.
No. 9931, etc., monitoring using telephone lines ii
! However, in the monitoring and reporting systems related to these proposals, when setting or changing the data necessary for system operation, the setting operation section provided on the transmitter body is operated. There are limits to the miniaturization of transmitters,
The structure of the transmitter body was also complicated, and there were limitations in terms of cost reduction.

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention was developed in view of the above circumstances, and when inputting or changing data on the transmitter side, a data setting device that can be attached to and detached from the transmitter body using a connector is used. Install it and operate the data setting device to set the data.
The purpose is to provide a monitoring and reporting system that can be modified.

[Disclosure of the invention]

In order to achieve the above object, the system of the present invention is proposed by connecting an abnormality detection means and a transmitter having an automatic dialing function to a receiver having an automatic call receiving function via a telephone line. This is an improvement of a monitoring and reporting system using a telephone line that is capable of automatically reporting an abnormality signal to the receiver when the transmitter receives an abnormality detection signal from the abnormality detection means, and in particular, the above-mentioned transmitter. The present invention is characterized in that the data setter is detachably attached to the data setter by a connector, so that data necessary for operating the system can be input, set, and changed in the transmitter.

Embodiment An embodiment of the system of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic system diagram showing an example of the system of the present invention, where A indicates a transmitter and B indicates a receiver. Transmitter A
and receiver B are connected via telephone line 3, and transmitter A is configured to be able to connect data setting device E detachably through connector D. Transmitter A has an automatic calling function, and receiver B has an automatic call receiving function.

Transmitter A has disaster prevention sensors such as heat detectors, smoke detectors, and gas detectors that transmitter A monitors, and abnormality detection means such as crime prevention switches, respectively, and fire alarm receivers, gas leak receivers, and crime prevention receivers. When these sensors detect an abnormality, transmitter A receives this and sends an abnormality signal, causing the corresponding indicator lamp provided on the individual display section (described later) to blink. At the same time, an alarm buzzer sounds. The flashing of this indicator lamp and the sound of the alarm buzzer are
This continues for a preset period of time until recovery is performed.

In addition, the transmitter A has an external switch C that interlocks with the sensor, and the alarm buzzer stops ringing even if an abnormal signal is generated from the sensor in response to setting or resent operation of the external switch C. Can be done.

Such an external swift C is used in conjunction with, for example, a crime prevention sensor, and when a supervisor is absent, it can be set to create a crime prevention alert system that immediately reports an abnormal signal when the security sensor issues an alarm. By setting the system to a recent state during the daytime when a supervisor is present, the crime prevention alert system can be canceled without reporting an abnormal signal even if the crime prevention sensor issues an alarm. In this case, the alarm from the security sensor is recorded even during daytime reset, and the display lamp provided on the corresponding individual display section is flashed.

In addition, in the system shown in the figure, the abnormal signal transferred from the transmitter iA is configured to be received by one receiver B.
A system configuration may be adopted in which one receiver is provided for a plurality of transmitters. Further, in this exemplary system, the transmitter A is also connected to a control panel, and is also capable of controlling lighting equipment.

The configuration of each part of the transmitter A and receiver jaB will be explained below.

FIG. 2 shows an external configuration showing an example of the connection between transmitter A and a data setting device in this system, and FIG. 3 shows an external configuration of the main body of receiver B.

As shown in Fig. 2, when the transmitting PSA receives an abnormal signal from the sensor, the L
The configuration is such that the EDlb blinks and the alarm buzzer IC sounds. ld, le, and 1f are a power supply monitor lamp, a system abnormality indicator lamp, and a communication indicator lamp, respectively, which are turned on when the power is turned on, when an abnormality occurs in the system, and when communicating with the 5 receiver B. Further, 1g is a recovery switch which, when operated, turns off the indicator lamp lit on the individual display section 1a, and at the same time cancels the activated abnormal signal. 1h is a buzzer stop switch, which stops the buzzer from sounding. In addition, the transmitter A operates a data setting device E, which is detachably connected to the main body via a cable 12 via a lid D, to obtain various data necessary for information processing of the system, which will be described later. Can be set or changed. For this purpose, the data setting device E includes a data display section 10 and a data setting switch serving as an operation section 11, and data is set and changed according to the procedure described later. FIG. 5 shows a flow chart of the procedure for using the data setter.

As shown in FIG. 3, the other receiving iB includes an individual display section 2a corresponding to the transmitter, an indicator lamp 2b, an alarm buzzer 2C1, a monitor lamp 2d, and a system error indicator lamp 2es communication display. Along with providing a lamp 2r,
A display section 21 for displaying various information necessary during system operation, and an operation section 2j for setting various data and operating the system are provided.

Note that the illustrated receiver B does not have a separate buzzer stop switch and recovery switch as provided in the transmitter mA, and similar operations can be performed by operating the numeric keypad provided on the operation unit 2j. For example, when the buzzer is stopped, press the "#" key, and when the buzzer is restored, press "#" and "0".
' to be operated at that time. Further, when displaying information regarding the abnormal signal transferred from the transmitter A, by operating "#" twice, the blinking of the display lamp 2b changes to lighting, and the necessary information is displayed on the display section 21. Further, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the external switch C described above, and the selector switch 3a is opened and closed to be operated.

The display lamp, such as the LHD, is turned on during the set operation and turned off during the reset to display the status.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic hardware configuration of the system of the present invention, and the hardware configuration of the system of the present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to this diagram.

Transmitter A is CPU104. ROM105. RAM106
The microcomputer system 102 is equipped with a microcomputer system 102 having a
This is done by 02.

CPUI 04 is an alarm output circuit 110. Monitoring input circuit 101. It is connected to each data setting device E via the I10 boat 103, and the MOD
EMI O7, tone dial signal generation circuit 108. N
A CU 109 is connected so that data processed by the CPU 104 can be transferred to the receiver B side via the telephone line 3.

The monitoring input circuit 101 receives abnormal signals from each sensor. The alarm output circuit 110 includes an alarm buzzer 111, an individual indicator lamp 112, etc. (only one is shown in the figure, but in an actual system, it is provided depending on the number of sensors).
is connected. Reference numeral 117 denotes a telephone set, which is used when the telephone line is used for the original telephone call.

Since the other receiver B also has substantially the same configuration as the transmitter @A, corresponding parts are given the same reference numerals in the 200s and their explanation will be omitted. Note that reference numerals 218 and 219 are a data display section and a data setting switch provided on the main body of the receiver B.

Further, 113, 213 is a sub power supply, 11. i, 214 is a transformer, 115.215 is a main power supply, and 116°216 is a backup power supply.

Next, transmitter A and receiver B in the system of the present invention
Explain the functions of

Table 1 shows data items whose settings can be changed by the data setter E on the transmitter A side.

Setting numbers 0 to A indicate the addresses where data is registered, and the settings after them (each data is set in the leap as shown in the setting display example. The switching operation between "setting mode" and "normal mode" is This is possible by simultaneously operating the "#" and "*" keys among the key switches of the operation section 11 of the data setting device E (hereinafter, such operations will be referred to as "r#JXr*"). , In the "setting mode", each time the "*" key is pressed, the display according to the setting number is sequentially advanced.

Each of them will be explained with reference to Table 1. Setting number 0 is the property code, and an open code number can be set in the transmitter. In the display example, the transmitter code is r123
It is registered as J.

Setting number 1 can be set as the first reporting destination, and setting number 2 can be set as the receiver's phone number of the second reporting destination.If the reporting destination is not set, the transmitter can be used as an alarm panel, and the reporting destination can be set as 1. If this is set in multiple locations, notifications can only be sent to the receiver with the set phone number. Also, please indicate the number of people to report to. If you set it to 2 and 2 locations, if the 1st destination is busy or unable to report due to line down, the 2nd destination will be automatically notified (see Figure 7), and the same information will be sent to the 2nd destination. First. It is also possible to simultaneously notify a second destination (see Figure 8). Further, the contents of the report can be distinguished and concatenated into a first report destination and a second report destination (see FIG. 9), and the necessary processing for this is performed by a microcomputer.

Setting number 3 is for setting the operation of each sensor including specifying interlocking with external switch C, and in the example, 10 of 1 to 10.
1st for each sensor. The second parameter can be input and set. The first parameter indicates the state of interlocking with the external switch; × indicates no interlocking, 01 indicates interlocking, and O indicates that the buzzer will stop sounding even if the sensor alerts at reset. , the mouth shows something that makes a buzzer sound when the sensor fires an alarm at the time of reset.

Note that the second parameter is effective when an information processing system such as a personal computer is installed as a center device as described later, and by setting this parameter, when centrally managed by the center device, each transmitter can be This is extremely beneficial because it saves the trouble of registering the transmitter installation location and sensor name one by one. FIG. 1O shows a display example of the third data item appearing on the display unit 10 of the data setter E, and what is shown as contact points (1 to 10) is:
This is the number of each sensor, and the security code is unique to each sensor.

Setting number 4 is the transmission delay time, that is, the sensor's transmission tIi.
This is to set a time period for delaying notifications after 1, to prevent management confusion from being caused by false alarms caused by a single event. In some cases, it may not be possible to immediately determine an abnormality due to short-term monitoring, such as an electrical leak in power equipment or a change in temperature in a refrigeration showcase, so it is possible to set a delay time so that a report can be made only when an abnormality is continuously detected. It is.

Setting number 5 sets the operating conditions of the sensor. The state of the sensor is compared with this operating condition to determine whether to place an order in an abnormal situation. The first parameter M located behind the sensor code indicates a make contact, B indicates a break contact, and the second parameter number 1. 2 is the first when the conditions are satisfied. This means reporting to the second reporting destination.

Setting number 6 is required when controlling another external JIi device when a sensor or the like issues an alarm. In the system of the present invention, such control is also possible; × indicates a case where no control output is required, ◯ indicates a case where a control output is provided, and ◯ indicates a case where conditional control is performed.

Here, conditional control means that the output is enabled only when the external switch C is set, and the output is disabled when the external switch C is reset.

Setting number 7 is a selection setting for recovery notification, and if this setting is performed, a recovery signal can be sent to the center device when the recovery switch 1g is pressed.

Setting number 8 allows you to set the telephone line dialing and buzzer ringing time.

In the example "E8: DL-2BZ-030J, the dial system is set at 20 PPS and the buzzer ringing time is set at 30 seconds.

Setting number 9 is set when a test signal is to be transmitted, and the system can be checked for abnormalities by transmitting a regular transmission at 24-hour intervals after 5 hours. This is effective for increasing the credibility of the system.

Setting number 10 is set when each set data is recorded on a cassette tape.

The example "*A: cassette tape" means that the set data can be recorded on a cassette tape.

(Leaving space below) Table 1 Table 2 shows data items that can be set on the receiving JaB side in response to such a transmitter A.

Each will be explained below. Setting number 0 is for setting the forwarding destination telephone number, and can set the telephone number of another receiver or the number of a pager.

In this case, the receiver transfers the signal when the receiver receives the abnormal signal from the transmitter and does not receive a signal to stop the alarm buzzer within a preset period of time TB. FIG. 11 shows an example of a flowchart executed on the transmitter and receiver sides.

It is shown in FIG.

Setting number 1 includes the dialing method of the receiver, the ringing time of the buzzer, and the time TH for continuing the connection of the telephone line for a predetermined period of time and putting communication on hold after receiving an abnormal signal from the transmitter.
can be set. The example is dial pulse 20PP
S means a buzzer ringing time of 30 seconds and a communication hold time of 15 seconds.

By setting such a communication hold time TH in the system, even if an abnormal signal is received from the transmitter, a recovery signal can be sent to the transmitter during the hold time THO to restore the transmitter. Therefore, when an erroneous abnormal signal is transmitted from the transmitter, the system can be restored and returned to its original monitoring mode. When an actual abnormal situation occurs, abnormal signals will continue to be transmitted from the restored transmitter, so false alarms can be recognized by checking the status after restoration, which may confuse management. can be prevented. FIGS. 13 and 14 show flowcharts executed on the transmitter side and the receiver side when such a holding time TH is set.

Setting number 2 is for setting the control deba property registration number, and the first parameter is the property code unique to the receiver, and the second parameter is the property code unique to the receiver.
The parameter is the property code of the transmitter, the third parameter is the telephone number, the fourth parameter is the type of output signal, and the fifth and final parameter is the interlocking condition with the external switch. To use it, switch between "one-way system" and "two-way system" by operating the external switch on the transmitter side, use the two-way system as a "set" at night, and use the one-way system as a "reset" during the day. Can be used as

Setting number 3 is used when saving and loading set data onto a cassette tape. S■ save, LD
means load.

(Leaving space below) Table 2 According to the system of the present invention, each of the above data can be set on the transmitter side, so that when transmitter A receives an abnormal signal from each sensor and reports it to receiver mB. At the same time, the set data can be transferred to the receiver B side. When the receiver B side receives the abnormality signal, it immediately flashes the display lamp 2b of the individual display section 2a in response to the sensor that has issued the alarm, and at the same time sounds the alarm buzzer 2C to notify the occurrence of an abnormal situation.

Then, when the person monitoring the receiver B side detects this state and operates the operation section 2j, the alarm buzzer 2c stops sounding, the blinking indicator lamp lights up, and the display section 21 shows an abnormal signal. The appropriate information will be displayed.

15 and 16 show further advanced usage examples of the system of the present invention, in which transmitter A and receiver B
are used as a local transmitter and a center receiver, respectively, and the center receiver and a personal computer or hand belt computer are connected through an interface R3232C, and the abnormal signal transferred from the local transmitter 81A is processed. An example is shown in which the details of the abnormality are recorded and displayed on the CRT screen on the computer side. FIG. 16 shows an example in which a transmitter is used as a relay center and a huge amount of information sent from a plurality of relay centers is collectively managed by a central device equipped with a CRT and a printer. The list alarm display shown in FIG. 17 shows an example of monitoring data that is displayed and output to the center device in the latter case.

(Effects of the Invention) As can be understood from the above explanation, according to the notification monitoring system of the present invention, the transmitter and the data setting device are configured to be detachable through a connector, so that the transmitter can be made smaller and lighter, and The structure can be simplified and costs can be reduced.

Furthermore, when setting or changing data in the transmitter, the data setting device can be connected through a connector and the data setting device can be operated at a convenient location, making it easy to set or change data.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a system diagram showing an example of the configuration of the system of the present invention, Figure 2 is the connection side of the transmitter and data setting device, Figure 3 is the external appearance of the receiver, and Figure 4 is an outline of the system of the present invention. A block diagram showing the configuration, Figure 5 is a flowchart showing how to use the data setting device, Figure 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the external switch, and Figure 7 is a diagram showing the configuration of the external switch.
Figures 1 to 9 are explanatory diagrams of the reporting function of the system of the present invention,
θ diagram is an explanatory diagram of an example of displaying data displayed on the display section of the data setter, FIGS. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a more advanced usage example of the system of the present invention, and FIG. 17 is an example diagram of monitoring data displayed on the center device. (Explanation of symbols) A...Transmitter B...Receiver E...Data setter D...Connector

Claims (1)

[Claims] A transmitter connected to an abnormality detecting means and having an automatic calling function is connected to a receiver having an automatic call receiving function via a telephone line, wherein the transmitter is connected to an abnormality detecting means and has an automatic call receiving function. In a monitoring and reporting system using a telephone line that is capable of automatically reporting an abnormality signal to the receiver when an abnormality detection signal is received, the system includes a data setting device removably attached to the transmitter using a connector. A monitoring and reporting system using a telephone line, characterized in that data necessary for the operation of the transmitter can be set and changed in the transmitter.