TWI557660B - Plant inspection methods and systems - Google Patents

Description

Factory inspection method and system

The invention relates to a patrol inspection method and system, in particular to a factory inspection method and system suitable for inspecting plant equipment.

Generally, in manufacturing factories, such as plastic factories, steel processing plants, component manufacturing plants, food processing plants, etc., various instruments and equipment are installed in the factory, and the automatic operation of these equipments is used to complete the production. , the production of the required finished / semi-finished products. Although the instrument and equipment will vary with the industrial attributes, no matter what kind of instrumentation, it needs regular inspection and maintenance, even when serious damage occurs, it needs to be diagnosed. To facilitate subsequent maintenance, to ensure that all instrumentation and equipment are functioning properly and maintain operational efficiency.

At present, the common inspection method is to obtain the corresponding inspection form from the archives according to the type of equipment to be tested by professional inspection personnel, and then the inspection personnel move to the position of the equipment, according to the inspection table. The content of the description is checked on the device, and the result of the inspection is recorded in the inspection table, and finally returned to the archive room to archive the inspection table. It is assumed that during the inspection process, it is necessary to repair or replace parts of a certain part of the equipment, and further description is needed for the situation. The word is recorded on the inspection form, or the image of the part is captured by the camera, so that the subsequent responsible person can make a judgment or preparation according to the text or the image.

However, with the increasing industrialization, the number and types of equipment in the plant have also increased. Usually, a factory will have dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of instrumentation equipment, and according to its type of property, There may be a variety of different items to be tested, so the types and items of such inspection tables will be complicated and complicated. Therefore, the manner in which the inspection personnel obtain the corresponding inspection table for detection is quite time-consuming and laborious in the execution of the process, thereby causing inefficiency, and is not fast enough for the case where emergency detection is required, and the inspection is performed. After the completion of the action of archiving the inspection form, because the data can not be immediately sorted out with other related inspection tables, there is a lack of immediate update requirements, especially when it is intended to target hundreds of thousands of devices. When the images are sorted and sorted, it is even more arduous and complicated. It not only consumes a lot of human resources, but also has a high error rate during the sorting, which makes it difficult to accurately prepare the subsequent preparation or maintenance. Therefore, it is necessary to Class missing is improved.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a more efficient factory inspection method.

Therefore, the inspection method of the plant of the present invention is applicable to implementation between a server and a terminal device connected to the server for the user holding the terminal device to inspect and check a plurality of devices of the factory. The server has built in a number of historical data corresponding to the devices. Each resume contains a specific set of identifiers, and one has multiple treats Check the inspection form of the project.

The factory inspection method comprises the following steps: (a) causing the terminal device to obtain a set of identification codes; (b) the terminal device automatically reads from the server the history data having the set of identification codes corresponding to the acquired device, and Displaying the patrol table of the history data; (c) causing the terminal device to receive a plurality of inspection results respectively corresponding to the waiting inspection items; and (d) the terminal device updating the patrol table according to the inspection results, and The updated inspection table is transmitted to the server.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a factory inspection system.

Therefore, the plant inspection system of the present invention is suitable for a plurality of devices for the user to inspect and inspect the plant. The system comprises: a server, and a terminal device.

The server includes a database and a processing unit. The database contains a number of biographical data corresponding to the devices. Each resume contains a specific set of identification codes and a patrol list with multiple items to be inspected. The processing unit can analyze the content of each patrol list to generate a statistic. The statistic contains a plurality of abnormal statistical values corresponding to the waiting check items, and a suggested spare list.

The terminal device includes a reading module, a transceiver module, and an operation module. The reading module can obtain a set of identification codes. The transceiver module can transmit data with the server. The operation module can use the group identification code obtained by the reading module, and the transceiver module automatically reads and displays the history data corresponding to the group identification code from the server, and can receive multiple identifiers. Corresponding to the inspection result of the waiting inspection item, the patrol table is updated according to the inspection results.

1‧‧‧ Equipment

11‧‧‧ Identifying components

111‧‧‧ID

2‧‧‧Server

21‧‧‧Database

22‧‧‧Processing unit

3‧‧‧ Terminal devices

31‧‧‧Reading module

32‧‧‧ transceiver module

33‧‧‧Operating module

41~49‧‧‧Steps

8‧‧‧Mobile Phone

91‧‧‧Internet

92‧‧‧Communication network

Other features and effects of the present invention will be apparent from the following description of the drawings. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a first preferred embodiment and multiple of the plant inspection system of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating the implementation of the first preferred embodiment; FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating another embodiment of the first preferred embodiment; FIG. Is a functional block diagram showing a second preferred embodiment of the plant inspection system of the present invention and a plurality of devices, a communication network and a mobile phone; and FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating the second preferred embodiment Example implementation method.

Before the present invention is described in detail, it should be noted that in the following description, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a first preferred embodiment of the factory inspection method of the present invention is implemented by using a factory inspection system for the user to inspect and inspect a plurality of devices 1 of the factory. The devices 1 each have an identification element 11. Each identification component 11 is internally provided with a specific identification code 111. In the implementation, the identification code 111 can be presented in the form of a one-dimensional barcode, a two-dimensional barcode, a digital or a radio frequency component, etc., and the identification of the preferred embodiment Code 111 is presented in a one-dimensional bar code.

The factory inspection system comprises: a server 2, and a terminal device 3.

In the preferred embodiment, the server 2 is an industrial-grade intrinsically safe explosion-proof computer installed in the factory, which can operate normally under severe environments without being caused by flammable and explosive substances in the factory. The explosion is damaged by accidents, so it can be used without being restricted to the industrial safety level of the inspection site. However, the installation position and explosion-proof level of the server 2 are not limited when implemented, and can be flexibly based on actual needs and cost considerations. Alternatively, the server 2 can be connected to the Internet 91 and includes a database 21 and a processing unit 22. The database 21 has a plurality of history materials respectively corresponding to the devices 1. Each resume material contains a set of identification codes corresponding to the device 1, a patrol list, and a set of email addresses. The patrol list has a plurality of items to be checked associated with the corresponding device 1. The email address is a contact or a trusted client corresponding to the device 1, and the number of implementations is not limited to one. The processing unit 22 can be used for sending, receiving, calculating, analyzing, and statistical data, and the detailed functions thereof will be described later.

The terminal device 3 is connected to the server 2, which can be a smart phone or a tablet. The preferred embodiment is illustrated by a tablet computer. The terminal device 3 includes a reading module 31 and a transceiver module. 32, and an operation module 33. The reading module 31 can be operated by a user to obtain one of the identification codes 111 of the devices 1. The transceiver module 32 can transmit data to the server 2, and when implemented, it can transmit data through wireless communication protocols such as WiFi, 3G, 4G, and the like. The operation module 33 can receive and receive via the transceiver The module 32 obtains and displays the history data, and can be operated to receive the data input by the user, and to capture the image, and can update the content of the inspection table.

The implementation steps of the factory inspection method of the present invention are described below.

First, as shown in step 41, the terminal device 3 is caused to acquire a set of identification codes 111.

Specifically, when a device 1 (for example, a control valve) in a plant is to be detected, the user holds the terminal device 3 and moves to the device 1 to obtain the identification of the device 1 by the terminal device 3. For example, the code reading module 31 of the terminal device 3 obtains the identification code 111 by scanning and scanning the identification component 11, but may implement other types according to the identification code 111. The way to obtain the identification code 111, such as radio frequency technology, keyboard input, voice input, and the like. In addition, the device 1 does not have to be limited to have the identification component 11 and its identification code 111, for example, the identification code 111 can be presented in the form of paint writing on the ground beside the device 1 (not shown) ).

Next, as shown in step 42, the terminal device 3 automatically reads the history data having the group identification code 111 corresponding thereto from the server 2, and displays the patrol table of the history data.

In the step 42, after the terminal device 3 obtains the identification code 111, the transceiver module 32 is connected to the server 2, and the identification code 111 is transmitted to the server 2, and the server 2 is The processing unit 22 selects the history data corresponding to the identification code 111 from the history data of the database 21, and then transmits the history data to the terminal device 3. The operation module 33 obtains the history data by the transceiver module 32, and displays the inspection table to the user for viewing. The inspection table includes a plurality of items to be inspected related to the device 1. For example, pressure transmitter, liquid level transmitter, temperature transmitter, flow transmitter, valve body, positioner, actuator and its control accessories, etc., so that the user can follow the waiting inspection item to the device 1 Check it out.

In the preferred embodiment, when the step 42 is performed, the operation module 33 presents the patrol table in a webpage format, and the waiting check items are respectively displayed by a single page, for example, the waiting check item has five strokes. Then, the operation module 33 is relatively displayed in five web pages. In addition, the operation module 33 can switch between a character input mode and an image capture mode when displaying the patrol table.

Then, as shown in step 43, the terminal device 3 receives a plurality of inspection results respectively corresponding to the waiting inspection items, and causes the terminal device 3 to respectively capture the parts corresponding to the device 1 according to the waiting inspection items. Multiple images.

For example, after the user checks one of the items to be inspected of the device 1, for example, a pressure transmitter, that is, in a web page of the inspection table corresponding to the item to be inspected of the pressure transmitter, by operating the operation The module 33 inputs the result of the check to the character input mode, and after checking other items to be tested in the same manner, sequentially inputs the corresponding check result into the corresponding webpage page, so that the terminal device 3 receives multiple pens. Corresponding to the inspection result of the waiting check item.

In addition, the terminal device 3 can also be used to capture the device 1 Checking a plurality of images of the corresponding parts, for example, in the webpage pages corresponding to the items to be inspected of the pressure transmitter and the actuator, respectively switching the operation module 33 from the text input mode to the image capturing mode, and then The image of the pressure transmitter portion of the device 1 and the image of the actuator portion are captured by the terminal device 3. Of course, the user can also capture only the image of the corresponding part of the item to be inspected, or not at all. Capture any image.

Then, as shown in step 44, the terminal device 3 connects the images to the corresponding items to be inspected, and updates the patrol table according to the check results, and transmits the updated patrol table to the servo. Device 2.

After receiving the inspection result and capturing the images, the terminal device 3 then changes the content of the inspection table according to the inspection results in the step 44, and the captured device The image device is connected to the corresponding item to be inspected, so that the terminal device 3 can automatically process a large amount of data that has been used in the past to collect the summarized data, and the updated inspection table can be automatically transmitted through the transceiver module 32. To the server 2.

Then, as shown in step 45, the server 2 generates a statistic based on the updated patrol table, the statistic containing a plurality of abnormal statistic values respectively corresponding to the waiting check items, and a suggested spare list.

Specifically, after the server 2 receives the updated patrol table, the processing unit 22 may automatically perform induction and calculation on the check result of the waiting check item of the patrol table to generate the statistic. And the results of the inspection can be compared with the previously stored statistics, and the statistics are calculated. The inspection item has an abnormal condition and which spare parts are needed, and the abnormal statistical value and the spare item list are generated accordingly, and the images linked in the step 44 may also be compared with the statistical data in the step 45. Further, the integration statistics are obtained, wherein the abnormal statistics, the spare list and the images can be read by the terminal device 3 to the server 2 for reference as a future maintenance personnel.

Then, as shown in step 46, the server 2 generates a corresponding inspection report according to the updated inspection table, and transmits the inspection report to the email address.

Specifically, the processing unit 22 of the server 2 generates a corresponding inspection report according to the inspection result recorded in the updated inspection table, and transmits the inspection report via the Internet 91. To the email address.

When the step 46 is implemented, the frequency of transmitting the patrol report may be flexibly changed according to requirements, for example, it may be set to be executed after performing one step at the step 41 to the step 45, or separately for different devices 1 After the step 41 to the step 45 are performed a plurality of times, the transfer is performed once, or may be set to be transmitted at different time intervals, such as daily, weekly, and monthly.

By automatically sending the inspection report to the contact person or customer to which the email address belongs, the relevant personnel can immediately know the result of the foregoing inspection process, and no need to spend manpower to perform the sending operation. The advantages of paperless can be achieved through the characteristics of electronic transmission.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, another embodiment of the factory inspection method of the present invention is applicable to the device 1 having an emergency situation. When it is born, an emergency treatment notification with the identification code 111 of the device 1 is sent to the server 2 by the relevant person through the alarm or the electronic device, and the implementation steps are as follows.

First, as shown in step 47, the server 2 is caused to transmit an emergency repair message having the identification code 111 to the terminal device 3.

Specifically, after the server 2 receives the emergency processing notification, the processing unit 22 of the server 2 reads the identification code 111 in the emergency processing notification, and generates and transmits the identification code 111. The emergency repair message is sent to the terminal device 3.

Next, as shown in step 48, the terminal device 3 reads the emergency repair message to obtain the identification code 111.

Specifically, after receiving the emergency repair message, the terminal device 3 displays the operation module 33 for the user to know, and the terminal device 3 automatically reads the emergency call message to obtain the Identification code 111.

Then, after obtaining the identification code 111, the subsequent steps 42 to 46 can be continued. Since several steps, such as step 42 to step 46, have been described, they are not described herein.

It should be noted that, because the implementation mode is implemented, the user may not be able to immediately know which device 1 of the location is out of the situation, so that each resume data may further include a set corresponding to The location map of the device 1 and, in the implementation process, the terminal device 3 displays the location map of the history data in the step 42 for the user to quickly find the location map after reading the location map. Corresponding device 1 and reach The advantage of fighting for timeliness.

This embodiment can provide another way to initiate the inspection steps in addition to the routine inspection, and is highly adaptable to the situation in which the device 1 must be inspected immediately in the event of an emergency.

Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, a second preferred embodiment of the factory inspection method of the present invention, the server 2 of the second preferred embodiment can be connected to a communication network 92 and transmitted through the communication network. 92 transmits data to a mobile phone 8, and each resume data further includes a set of telephone door numbers corresponding to the mobile phone 8.

The implementation steps of the preferred embodiment are substantially the same as the implementation steps of the foregoing first preferred embodiment, starting from the step 41, and then performing the step 42 to the step 45 in sequence, the difference being: at the step 45 This is done after step 49 is completed.

As shown in step 49, the server 2 generates a corresponding notification message according to the updated patrol table, and transmits the notification message to the mobile phone 8 provided with the phone number.

That is, in the implementation of the preferred embodiment, the server 2 generates the notification message in the form of receiving and reading by the mobile phone 8 according to the updated patrol table, and transmits the notification message through the communication network. The notification message is transmitted to the mobile phone 8 corresponding to the phone number in the history data, so that the relevant person holding the mobile phone 8 obtains the inspection result by reading the notification message, but the implementation corresponds to The mobile phone number 8 and the phone number are not limited to one set.

The preferred embodiment can provide another use after the inspection is completed. In order to inform the relevant personnel, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the transmission mode of the aforementioned Internet and email addresses, and thus the application flexibility can be achieved for industrial use.

In summary, the factory inspection method of the present invention, whether it is the first or second preferred embodiment, can effectively reduce the previous correspondence for the device to be inspected 1 by the matching of the server 2 and the terminal device 3 The manpower waste caused by the inspection table, while increasing the efficiency of the filing and archiving of the inspection results, can be automatically calculated to summarize and integrate the key points from a large amount of data, and has the effect of instant notification, so the invention can be achieved. The purpose.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the patent application scope and patent specification content of the present invention, All remain within the scope of the invention patent.

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Claims (2)

A factory inspection method for implementing between a server and a terminal device connected to the server for the user holding the terminal device to inspect and check a plurality of devices of the factory, the devices Each has an identification component with an identification code built therein, and the server has a plurality of history materials respectively corresponding to the devices, each history data includes a set of identification codes corresponding to the device, and one has multiple pens For the inspection form of the item to be inspected, the inspection method of the factory includes the following steps: (h) causing the server to transmit an emergency repair message having the identification code to the terminal device; (a) making the terminal device read through The emergency repair message acquires the identification code, and/or obtains the identification code by scanning and scanning the identification component; (b) the terminal device automatically reads the group identification corresponding to the acquisition from the server The history data of the code, and displaying the inspection table of the history data; (c) causing the terminal device to receive a plurality of inspection results respectively corresponding to the waiting inspection items, and causing the terminal device to perform the inspection according to the And selecting a plurality of images of the parts corresponding to the device to be inspected; (d) the terminal device respectively connecting the images with the corresponding items to be inspected, and updating the inspection table according to the inspection results, And transmitting the updated inspection table to the server; (e) the server can automatically perform induction and calculation according to the updated inspection result of the waiting inspection item of the inspection table to generate a statistical resource. And the inspection result can be compared with the previously stored statistical data to generate a plurality of abnormal statistical values respectively corresponding to the waiting inspection item, and a suggested spare product list; (f) the server is based on the updated The patrol table generates a corresponding inspection report and transmits the inspection report to the email address; and (g) the server generates a corresponding notification message according to the updated patrol table, and The notification message is transmitted to the mobile phone provided with the phone number. The utility model relates to a factory inspection system, which is suitable for a user to inspect and inspect a plurality of devices of the factory, the devices respectively have an identification component with an identification code built therein, comprising: a server, a database, and a processing unit The database has a plurality of historical materials corresponding to the devices, each of which includes a set of identification codes corresponding to the devices, a set of email addresses, a set of telephone door numbers, and a plurality of a patrol table of the item to be inspected, the server may transmit an emergency repair message having the identification code to the terminal device; and a terminal device comprising a code reading module, a transceiver module, and an operation mode The reading module can obtain the identification code by reading the emergency repair message and/or obtain the identification code by scanning and scanning the identification component, and the transceiver module can transmit the identifier with the server. Data, the operation module can use the group identification code obtained by the reading module, and the transceiver module automatically reads and displays the history data corresponding to the group identification code from the server, and can be connected Receiving multiple pens corresponds to the waiting check According to the inspection result of the item, the terminal device can respectively capture multiple images of the part corresponding to the device according to the waiting for the inspection item, and respectively connect the images with the corresponding items to be inspected, according to the terminal device. The inspection result is updated, and the updated inspection table is transmitted to the server through the transceiver module, and the processing unit can automatically update the inspection result of the waiting inspection item according to the updated inspection table. Generating and generating a statistical data, and the inspection result can be compared with the previously stored statistical data to generate a plurality of abnormal statistical values respectively corresponding to the waiting inspection item, and a suggested spare parts list, the processing unit A corresponding inspection report may be generated according to the updated inspection table, and the inspection report is transmitted to the email address, and the processing unit may further generate a corresponding according to the updated inspection table. Notify the newsletter and send the notification message to the mobile phone with the phone number.