WO2015121942A1 - Substrate production device managing device and managing method - Google Patents

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WO2015121942A1
WO2015121942A1 PCT/JP2014/053316 JP2014053316W WO2015121942A1 WO 2015121942 A1 WO2015121942 A1 WO 2015121942A1 JP 2014053316 W JP2014053316 W JP 2014053316W WO 2015121942 A1 WO2015121942 A1 WO 2015121942A1
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茂人 大山
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  • the present invention relates to a management apparatus for a board production apparatus that produces a board on which components are mounted, and more particularly to a management apparatus that manages firmware incorporated in components of the board production apparatus.
  • the board production apparatus is an apparatus that executes various production processes on the board, and includes a solder printer, a component mounting machine, a reflow machine, and the like.
  • the substrate production apparatus includes constituent devices such as a control device and a device whose operation is controlled by the control device.
  • This component device incorporates firmware corresponding to the required function.
  • a component mounter includes a feeder that is replaceably mounted on a component supply device as the above-described component device.
  • the feeder in the component mounter executes the firmware according to the signal input from the control device, and controls the feeding operation of the loaded component tape.
  • the firmware of such component devices may be required to be upgraded as new functions are added.
  • Patent Document 2 discloses a configuration in which firmware update processing is automatically executed when the firmware for update stored in the component mounter is a newer version than the firmware of the feeder.
  • the board production process cannot be executed while the update process is being executed. Therefore, there is a possibility that the production efficiency in the board production apparatus may be reduced due to the update process of the firmware.
  • the specifications of the firmware may be different for each version. Therefore, the latest version is not always optimal for the production depending on the type of board to be produced. That is, the firmware may be required to maintain the current version in order to correspond to the function requested by the user.
  • the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a management apparatus and management method for a substrate production apparatus that can prevent a decrease in production efficiency and can maintain an appropriate production environment. Objective.
  • a management apparatus for a substrate production apparatus is a management apparatus that manages firmware incorporated in a component device of a substrate production apparatus, and a schedule for updating the firmware is set by specifying the version of the firmware.
  • the update plan data, a version acquisition unit that acquires the current version of the firmware when the component device is connected to the management device in a communicable manner, and the update based on the update plan data and the current version A process management unit that controls an update process of the firmware to the version specified by the plan data.
  • the process management unit controls the firmware update process of the component devices.
  • the firmware update process is executed in accordance with preset update plan data. Therefore, the influence of the firmware update process on the production process of the board production apparatus is reduced. Accordingly, a decrease in production efficiency in the substrate production apparatus is prevented. Further, the current version is maintained by appropriately deferring the firmware update process according to the update plan data. Thereby, an appropriate production environment in the component equipment of the board production apparatus is maintained.
  • the substrate production apparatus constitutes a substrate production line used for manufacturing a substrate product such as an integrated circuit, for example.
  • the management apparatus of the board production apparatus manages firmware incorporated in the component equipment of the board production apparatus.
  • the three substrate production lines L1 to L3 are configured by a plurality of substrate production apparatuses 1 as shown in FIG.
  • the board production apparatus 1 executes various production processes on the board.
  • the board production lines L1 to L3 include a screen printing machine 2, a component mounting machine 3, a reflow machine 4, and a board transfer device 5 as the board production apparatus 1.
  • the plurality of substrate production apparatuses 1 are connected to be able to communicate with the host computer 40 via a network.
  • the screen printing machine 2 prints paste-like solder on the electronic component mounting position on the board that has been loaded.
  • the component mounting machine 3 mounts an electronic component on the solder of the board conveyed from the screen printing machine 2 side.
  • a plurality of component mounters 3 are arranged in the board conveyance direction. The detailed configuration of the component mounter 3 will be described later.
  • the reflow machine 4 heats the board conveyed from the component mounting machine 3 side, melts the solder on the board, and performs soldering.
  • the substrate transport device 5 is configured by a belt conveyor or the like, and sequentially transports the substrates in the transport direction (the left-right direction in FIG. 1).
  • the substrate production lines L1 to L3 sequentially transfer the substrates to the substrate production apparatus 1 or an inspection apparatus (not shown) and execute various production processes and inspection processes to produce substrate products.
  • the configuration of the board production lines L1 to L3 is appropriately added or changed according to the type of board to be produced.
  • the substrate production lines L1 to L3 may be configured to include various models such as a substrate reversing device, a shield mounting device, an adhesive application device, and an ultraviolet irradiation device as other substrate production devices 1.
  • the host computer 40 monitors the operation status of the board production lines L1 to L3 and controls the board production apparatus 1.
  • the host computer 40 has a storage device 41 composed of a hard disk, a flash memory, or the like.
  • the storage device 41 stores various data for controlling the substrate production apparatus 1. Specifically, the storage device 41 stores a production plan including the type of board to be produced and a production quantity, an operation program for causing the board production apparatus 1 to execute a production process, and the like.
  • the plurality of component mounters 3 constituting the board production lines L1 to L3 include a base 11, a component supply device 12, a component transfer device 13, a component camera 14, a substrate camera 15, and a control device. 16 is configured.
  • the component supply device 12 is provided at the front portion in the longitudinal direction of the component mounter 3 (the left front side in FIG. 3).
  • a plurality of cassette-type feeders 30 are replaceably mounted in slot portions on the main body.
  • the feeder 30 corresponds to a component device of the present invention.
  • the feeder 30 includes a feeder main body 31, a supply reel 32, a control unit 33, and a component supply unit 34.
  • the feeder 30 has a feeder main body 31 fixed to a predetermined slot in the component supply device 12. As a result, the feeder 30 is supplied with power and can communicate with the control device 16 of the component mounter 3.
  • the supply reel 32 is rotatably and detachably mounted on a reel housing portion provided on the rear end side of the feeder main body 31 (front side of the component mounter 3).
  • the supply reel 32 holds the wound component packaging tape.
  • the component packaging tape of the supply reel 32 includes a carrier tape that stores electronic components at a predetermined pitch, and a top tape that is bonded to the upper surface of the carrier tape and covers the electronic components.
  • the control unit 33 is mainly composed of a CPU, various memories, and a control circuit.
  • the control unit 33 incorporates firmware that performs electronic component supply control and the like.
  • the control unit 33 executes the firmware based on a control signal input from the outside, a set value stored in the memory, and the like. Thereby, the feeder 30 pitch-feeds the component packaging tape withdrawn from the supply reel 32 by the pitch feeding mechanism of the feeder main body 31.
  • the feeder 30 peels the top tape from the carrier tape to expose the electronic component.
  • the suction nozzle 23 of the component transfer device 13 is an electronic device in the component supply unit 34 located on the front end side of the feeder main body 31 (near the center of the component mounting machine 3) by electronic component supply control as described above. Electronic parts are supplied so that the parts can be picked up.
  • the component transfer device 13 is a so-called XY robot type transfer device that can move in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.
  • the component transfer device 13 is arranged from the rear portion in the longitudinal direction of the component mounter 3 (upper right side in FIG. 3) to the upper portion of the front component supply device 12.
  • the component transfer device 13 includes a head drive device 21, a component mounting head 22, and a suction nozzle 23.
  • the head drive device 21 is configured to be able to move the moving table in the XY axis directions by a linear motion mechanism.
  • the component mounting head 22 is detachably provided on the moving table of the head driving device 21.
  • the suction nozzle 23 is detachably provided on the component mounting head 22.
  • the component mounting head 22 supports one or a plurality of suction nozzles 23 so as to be rotatable about an R axis parallel to the Z axis and to be movable up and down.
  • the component mounting head 22 incorporates firmware for performing electronic component holding control and the like.
  • the component mounting head 22 executes the firmware based on a control signal input from the outside, a set value stored in the memory, and the like.
  • the suction nozzle 23 is controlled in the elevation position and angle with respect to the component mounting head 22 and the negative pressure supply state by a suction nozzle driving device (not shown).
  • the suction nozzle 23 sucks and holds the electronic component supplied from the component supply unit 34 at the tip by being supplied with a negative pressure.
  • the component camera 14 and the substrate camera 15 are digital imaging devices having an imaging element such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor).
  • the component camera 14 and the board camera 15 incorporate firmware for performing imaging control and the like.
  • the component camera 14 and the board camera 15 execute firmware based on a control signal from the control device 16 connected to be communicable. As a result, the component camera 14 and the board camera 15 image the object and send the image data acquired by the imaging to the control device 16.
  • the component camera 14 is fixed to the base 11 and uses an electronic component held by the suction nozzle 23 as an object to be imaged.
  • the board camera 15 is fixed to the moving table of the head drive device 21 and uses a circuit board positioned in the component mounter 3 as an object to be imaged.
  • the control device 16 performs image processing on the image data acquired by the imaging of the component camera 14 and the board camera 15. Thereby, the control device 16 acquires information such as the holding state of the electronic component by the suction nozzle 23 and the positioning state of the substrate. In the mounting control, the control device 16 corrects the position and angle of the suction nozzle 23 based on information acquired by image processing.
  • the control device 16 is mainly composed of a CPU, various memories, and a control circuit.
  • the control device 16 is communicably connected to the feeder 30 and the host computer 40 via a communication interface.
  • the control device 16 controls operations of the component supply device 12 and the component transfer device 13 based on an operation program, information acquired by image processing, and the like.
  • control device 16 incorporates firmware for performing mounting control and the like.
  • the control device 16 executes firmware based on signals, operation programs, and the like input from the host computer 40 and various sensors.
  • the component mounter 3 controls the mounting of the electronic component and mounts the electronic component on the solder of the board.
  • the management device 50 of the substrate production apparatus 1 is composed of a plurality of substrate production apparatuses 1 constituting the substrate production lines L1 to L3 and each unit provided in the host computer 40. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the management device 50 includes a version acquisition unit 51 and a processing management unit 52 provided in each substrate production apparatus 1. Furthermore, the management device 50 includes a setting guide unit 53 provided in the host computer 40, update plan data M1 stored in the storage device 41, and management data M2.
  • the management apparatus 50 performs management control for firmware incorporated in the component devices of the board production apparatus 1.
  • the “component device” of the substrate production apparatus 1 is an apparatus mounted on the substrate production apparatus 1 and is preinstalled with firmware having various functions. Specifically, when the board production device 1 is the component mounter 3, the feeder 30, the component mounting head 22, the component camera 14, the substrate camera 15, and the control device 16 correspond to the constituent devices.
  • the management device 50 manages firmware updates based on the update plan data M1.
  • This “firmware update” is an update to a different version, and includes version upgrade and version down.
  • the update plan data M1 is set with a schedule for updating the firmware according to the specification of the firmware version.
  • the version designation target in the update plan data M1 has various aspects.
  • the update plan data M1 includes, for example, the board production lines L1 to L3, the model and ID (identification code) of the board production apparatus 1, the model and ID of the component device, the type of board to be produced, and the production process by the board production apparatus 1.
  • An update process schedule is set by designating a version for a production plan or the like in which an execution order is set, or for a combination of these.
  • the update plan data M1 comprehensively specifies firmware versions for the board production lines L1 to L3 and the production plans (No1 to No4). Also, there are various modes for specifying the version. As the update plan data M1, for example, a method of specifying by a specific version identification number, the latest version, a specific version or later, the current version, or a combination of these is adopted.
  • the “current version” of the firmware is the version of the firmware incorporated in the component device at the current time.
  • the update plan data M1 includes restriction information for restricting firmware update to a specific version in the present embodiment.
  • the “regulation information” is information that designates an unsuitable version of the updated firmware.
  • the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the current version of the firmware incorporated in the component device. That is, for example, when the feeder 30 is communicably connected to the component mounter 3 that constitutes a part of the management device 50, that is, the feeder 30 is set at a predetermined position of the component supply device 12. If it is, get the current version.
  • the version acquisition unit 51 employs an acquisition method using management data M2.
  • the management data M2 is obtained by associating the current version of the firmware of the component device with the IDs (identification codes) of the component devices.
  • the current version is recorded in the management data M2 for each ID assigned to each component device such as a plurality of feeders 30. ing.
  • the component devices recorded in the management data M2 are devices that can be mounted on the substrate production apparatus 1, and include devices that are not currently mounted on the substrate production apparatus 1 as management targets.
  • the version acquisition unit 51 first acquires the ID of the component device through communication with the component device. Next, the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the current version of the firmware connected to the management device 50 based on the acquired ID and management data M2. The version acquisition unit 51 stores the acquired current version of the component device in the memory of the control device 16.
  • the process management unit 52 controls the update process of the firmware to the version specified by the update plan data M1 based on the update plan data M1 and the current version acquired by the version acquisition unit 51. Specifically, the process management unit 52 executes the update process to the specified version when the specified version based on the update plan data M1 is different from the current version of the firmware of the component device.
  • the “designated version” based on the update plan data M1 corresponds to a version designated by various aspects. For example, in the case where it is designated by the form of “latest version”, the latest version recognized by the process management unit 52 becomes the designated version. Further, when the update plan data M1 includes restriction information, the process management unit 52 restricts update processing to a specific version based on the restriction information.
  • the setting guide unit 53 guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the recommended version of the firmware.
  • the recommended version of firmware is a recommended version according to at least one of the board production apparatus 1 and the type of board produced by the board production apparatus 1.
  • the setting guide unit 53 determines the latest version as the recommended version. Further, when a specific function is required in the production process according to the type of board to be produced, the setting guide unit 53 determines a version having the function as a recommended version.
  • the setting guide unit 53 guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the following display items D1 to D3 together with the recommended version in the present embodiment.
  • the display item D1 is a firmware version identification number and a function.
  • the display item D2 is a firmware function used in the production process by the board production apparatus 1, and an identification number of a version having the function. Thereby, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can designate a version having a function actually required in the production process.
  • the display item D3 is a time required for the setup change according to the production process by the board production apparatus 1 and the firmware update process. Thereby, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can determine whether or not the update process is necessary in consideration of the influence of the update process on the board production.
  • the setting guide unit 53 displays the information items corresponding to the existing production plan and interrupt production together, thereby updating the update plan.
  • the setting of the data M1 is guided.
  • Management control of the substrate production apparatus 1 by the management apparatus 50 will be described with reference to FIGS.
  • the version acquisition unit 51 and the process management unit 52 of the management device 50 execute each process at an arbitrary timing.
  • the timing at which each process is executed is, for example, when a component device is mounted on the board production apparatus 1, when the board production apparatus 1 is turned on, or when the next production process is performed based on the production plan. It is.
  • the management device 50 can be a management target in the various board production apparatuses 1 constituting the board production lines L1 to L3 as long as it is a component device incorporating firmware.
  • the update process is managed in accordance with the update plan data M1 shown in FIG. 4, the “board production apparatus” is the component mounter 3, and the “component device” is the feeder 30. Is done.
  • the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the ID of the feeder 30 that is set in the component mounter 3 and is in a communicable state (step 11 (hereinafter, “step” is referred to as “S”). For example, when the component mounter 3 is powered on, the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the IDs of all the feeders 30 set in the component supply device 12. Also, the version acquisition unit 51, when the feeder 30 is set in a state where the power is turned on to the component mounter 3, the ID of the feeder 30 is acquired.
  • the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the current version of the firmware of the feeder 30 connected to the management apparatus 50 based on the ID of the feeder 30 acquired in S11 and the management data M2 (S12). At this time, the version acquisition unit 51 makes an inquiry to the host computer 40 so as to refer to the management data M2, but the management data M2 may be acquired from the host computer 40 in advance.
  • the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the current version corresponding to each feeder 30 when acquiring IDs for a plurality of feeders 30. In this way, the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the current version of the feeder 30 that is a component device that is the target of firmware update processing in the version acquisition step (S11, S12), and stores it in the memory of the control device 16.
  • the process management unit 52 determines whether to execute the firmware update process to the version specified by the update plan data M1 (S13). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the feeder 30 is mounted on the component mounter 3 constituting the board production line L1, and the third production process (No 3) is executed next in the production plan. Then, an update to the “latest version” is designated.
  • the process management unit 52 compares the latest version (here, V2.00) designated by the update plan data M1 and the current version (here, V1.60).
  • the process management unit 52 determines that the firmware update process is to be performed (S13). : Yes).
  • the process management unit 52 executes a firmware update process for the feeder 30 (S14). Specifically, the process management unit 52 first acquires the latest version (V2.00) from the host computer 40. Next, the process management unit 52 communicates with the control unit 33 of the feeder 30 via the communication interface of the control device 16 and overwrites the firmware of the feeder 30. As a result, the latest firmware version is incorporated into the feeder 30.
  • the host computer 40 updates the management data M2 based on the information input from the process management unit 52 (S15).
  • the feeder 30 that has been subjected to the update process records that the current version of the firmware is the latest version.
  • the process management unit 52 determines whether the process management process (S13 to S15) for controlling the update process for the quantity of the current version acquired by the version acquisition unit 51 in S12 is completed (S16). If control of the update process has not been completed for all the feeders 30 for which the current version has been acquired (S16: No), the process management unit 52 repeatedly executes the process management process (S13 to S15). On the other hand, when the control of the update process is completed for all the feeders 30 (S16: Yes), the management device 50 ends the management control of the feeders 30.
  • the update plan data M1 designates the firmware version for the production plan (No1 to No4). Therefore, the management device 50 executes the above-described management control not only when the feeder 30 is replaced but also when the next production process is performed based on the production plan. Therefore, also in the illustrated embodiment, management control by the management device 50 is executed when the next production process (No. 4) is performed in the production plan.
  • the management device 50 determines that the feeder 30 that has already been updated to the latest version at the time of shifting to the third production process (No 3) does not need to be updated (S13: No).
  • the process management unit 52 restricts the update process to the specific version designated by the restriction information. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the feeder 30 is mounted on the component mounter 3 constituting the board production line L2, and the third production process (No 3) is executed next in the production plan. Then, the update to the “latest version” is designated, and the restriction information for restricting the update process to the specific version (V1.90) is included. In such a case, the process management unit 52 does not execute the update process if the latest version is a specific version (V1.90), and executes the update process if the latest version is (V2.00) or later. .
  • the setting guide unit 53 guides the operator who sets the update plan data M1 to determine the version to be designated, the designation method, and the designation target by displaying the recommended version of the firmware.
  • the setting guide unit 53 displays various information on the monitor of the host computer 40 as shown in FIG.
  • the setting guide unit 53 sets, for each of the board production lines L1 to L3, the production process (No1 to No4), board type, production quantity, setup change, firmware version identification number required in the production process, and Displays the function, recommended version identification number and function, and the time required for the firmware update process.
  • setup change includes the model of the component device to be mounted on the board production apparatus 1.
  • the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can predict the time required for the setup change from the contents of the display.
  • the worker can determine whether to perform the firmware update process before any production process based on the required time for the setup change and the firmware update process (for example, (At the time of shifting to the third production process (No. 3) of the board production line L1 in FIG. 4).
  • the firmware is required to have functions required for the production process of the board.
  • the operator can determine the version to be designated based on the necessary version displayed as “V1.9 or higher”, for example.
  • the update plan data M1 is designated with a specific version (V1.9 or higher) as shown in the transition to the first and second production processes (No1, No2) of the board production line L3 in FIG. .
  • the update plan data M1 is designated as no update process (maintains the current version) as shown in the transition to the first and second production processes (No1, No2) of the board production line L1 in FIG.
  • the management device 50 of the substrate production apparatus 1 is a device that manages firmware incorporated in a component device (feeder 30).
  • the management device 50 communicates the firmware.
  • the firmware update process is executed according to preset update plan data M1. Therefore, the influence of the firmware update process on the production process of the board production apparatus 1 is reduced. Accordingly, a decrease in production efficiency in the substrate production apparatus 1 is prevented. Further, the current version is maintained by appropriately deferring the firmware update process according to the update plan data M1. Thereby, the appropriate production environment in the component apparatus (feeder 30) of the board
  • a schedule of update processing is set by designating firmware versions for a plurality of substrate production lines configured by a plurality of substrate production apparatuses 1.
  • an operator who sets the update plan data M1 can specify a version in a batch for the component devices (feeder 30) of the substrate production apparatus 1 belonging to a predetermined substrate production line, for example. it can.
  • the firmware update process is controlled so that versions corresponding to different board types produced for each of the board production lines L1 to L3 are designated.
  • the schedule of the update process is set by designating the firmware version for a plurality of production plans in which the execution order of the production process by the board production apparatus 1 is set.
  • the operator who sets the update plan data M1 specifies versions collectively for the component devices (feeder 30) of the board production apparatus 1 that performs production based on a predetermined production plan. can do.
  • the update plan data M1 can be set so as to be associated with the production plan while preventing a decrease in productivity.
  • the update plan data M1 has restriction information for restricting firmware update to a specific version, and the process management unit 52 performs update processing to the firmware version based on the restriction information of the update plan data M1. regulate. According to such a configuration, an operator who sets the update plan data M1 can restrict (prohibit) updating to a specific version. Thereby, even when comprehensive specification is performed, the process management unit 52 performs control excluding the update process to the specific version based on the restriction information.
  • the setting guide unit 53 that guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the recommended version of the firmware in accordance with at least one of the board production apparatus 1 and the type of board produced by the board production apparatus 1.
  • the operator who sets the update plan data M1 refers to the recommended version, regardless of whether various version information (information including identification numbers, functions, etc.) is displayed or not. M1 can be set. This reduces the burden on the operator when setting the update plan data M1.
  • the setting guide unit 53 also guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the firmware version identification number and the function together. According to such a configuration, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can specify the version for the board production line or the like based on the firmware version identification number and function displayed. Thereby, since the update plan data M1 is appropriately set, a reduction in production efficiency is prevented.
  • the setting guide unit 53 guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the function of the firmware used in the production process by the substrate production apparatus 1 and the identification number of the version having the function. According to such a configuration, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can specify the version for the board type or the like based on the displayed firmware function and identification number. Thereby, since the update plan data M1 is appropriately set, the production environment in which the firmware function required for the mounting control is ensured is suitably maintained.
  • the setting guide unit 53 guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the time required for the setup change according to the production process by the substrate production apparatus 1 and the firmware update process.
  • the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can specify the version for the board type or the like based on the time required for the setup change and firmware update processing to be displayed. .
  • the update plan data M1 is set in consideration of the influence on the board production by the firmware update process. Therefore, a decrease in production efficiency can be prevented more reliably.
  • the management device 50 further includes management data M2 in which the current version of the firmware of the component device (feeder 30) is associated with the identification codes of the plurality of component devices (feeder 30), and the version acquisition unit 51 includes the component device (feeder 30).
  • the identification code of the component device (feeder 30) is acquired by communication with the feeder 30), and the firmware of the component device (feeder 30) connected to the management apparatus 50 is currently based on the identification code and management data M2 Get the version.
  • the management apparatus 50 can grasp the firmware version of the component device (feeder 30) even for the component device (feeder 30) that is not communicably connected. Therefore, when the component device (feeder 30) is connected, the version acquisition unit 51 can acquire the firmware version as long as the identification code of the component device (feeder 30) is acquired.
  • the board production apparatus 1 is a component mounter 3 that mounts electronic components on a board, and the component device is a feeder 30 that is replaceably mounted on a component supply apparatus 12 that supplies electronic components in the component mounter. .
  • the component device is a feeder 30 that is replaceably mounted on a component supply apparatus 12 that supplies electronic components in the component mounter.
  • the management method of the substrate production apparatus 1 is a method of managing firmware incorporated in the component device (feeder 30) of the substrate production apparatus 1.
  • the management method of the board production apparatus 1 is the case where the update plan data M1 in which the schedule of the firmware update process is set by specifying the firmware version and the component device (feeder 30) are connected to the management apparatus 50 so that they can communicate with each other.
  • a version acquisition process (S11, S12) for acquiring the current version of the firmware and a process management process for controlling the update process of the firmware to the version specified by the update plan data based on the update plan data M1 and the current version (S13 to S15).
  • Such a configuration provides the same effects as described above. That is, a decrease in production efficiency in the substrate production apparatus 1 is prevented.
  • the current version is maintained, so that an appropriate production environment in the component device (feeder 30) of the board production apparatus 1 is maintained.
  • the “board production apparatus” is exemplified as the component mounter 3, and the “component device” is exemplified as the feeder 30.
  • the management apparatus 50 includes the component mounting head 22, the component camera 14, the board camera 15, and the control apparatus 16 in addition to the feeder 30.
  • a device in which firmware is incorporated may be referred to as the “component device”.
  • the management apparatus 50 sets the firmware of the component device as a management target.
  • the management device 50 includes the screen printing machine 2, the reflow machine 4, the board transport apparatus 5, the board reversing apparatus, the shield mounting apparatus, the adhesive coating apparatus, the ultraviolet irradiation apparatus, and the like described above It may be a “substrate production apparatus”. In this case, the management apparatus 50 sets the firmware of the component device mounted on the board production apparatus as a management target.
  • the version acquisition unit 51 acquires an ID from the communicable feeder 30, and acquires the current version based on the ID and the management data M2 (S11, S12). On the other hand, the version acquisition unit 51 may acquire the ID and the current version through communication with the feeder 30 regardless of the management data M2.
  • the version acquisition unit 51 and the process management unit 52 are provided in each substrate production apparatus 1.
  • the setting guide unit 53 is provided in the host computer 40.
  • the version acquisition unit 51, the process management unit 52, and the setting guide unit 53 can communicate with the substrate production apparatus 1, the version production unit 51, the processing management unit 52, and the setting guide unit 53 are either via the substrate production apparatus 1 or the host computer 40 or via a network. It is good also as a structure provided in the external apparatus connected.
  • the “component device” is the feeder 30 illustrated in the embodiment
  • a buffer unit that stores the feeder 30 before being set in the component mounter 3 or a component in the feeder 30 is used.
  • the management device 50 may perform a firmware update process.
  • the current version may be acquired or the firmware may be updated at the storage location of the component device.
  • the management device 50 is executed up to the current version acquisition step (S11, S12) in the external device, and the processing management steps (S13 to S15) are actually sent to the component mounter 3. It may be executed after 30 is set. Further, the management apparatus 50 may perform both the current version acquisition process (S11, S12) and the process management process (S13 to S15) in the external apparatus.
  • the management device 50 determines whether or not to execute the update process based on the current version and the update plan data M1 in the firmware management control (S13).
  • a part of the process management unit 52 of the management apparatus 50 that performs the above determination (S13) may be provided in the external apparatus, and a part that performs firmware update processing may be provided in the substrate production apparatus 1.
  • the above determination (S13) is performed in an external device, and the result is stored in the memory of the control unit 33 of the feeder 30.
  • the control device 16 reads the determination result stored in the memory of the feeder 30, and the process management unit 52 controls the update process according to the determination result. . Even in such a configuration, the same effects as in the embodiment can be obtained.

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a substrate production device managing device capable of preventing a decrease in production efficiency and maintaining an appropriate production environment, and a managing method. The substrate production device managing device is provided with: a version acquisition unit that acquires update plan data in which a firmware updating process plan is set by designating a version of firmware, and a current version of the firmware when a configuring device is connected to the managing device in a communicable manner; and a process managing unit that controls the firmware updating process to a version designated by the update plan data on the basis of the update plan data and the current version.

Description

基板生産装置の管理装置および管理方法Management apparatus and management method for substrate production apparatus
　本発明は、部品が実装された基板を生産する基板生産装置の管理装置に関し、詳細には基板生産装置の構成機器に組み込まれたファームウェアを管理する管理装置に関する。 The present invention relates to a management apparatus for a board production apparatus that produces a board on which components are mounted, and more particularly to a management apparatus that manages firmware incorporated in components of the board production apparatus.
　基板生産装置は、基板に対して各種の生産処理を実行する装置であり、はんだ印刷機、部品実装機、リフロー機などが含まれる。基板生産装置は、制御装置や制御装置により動作を制御される機器などの構成機器を備える。この構成機器は、要求される機能に応じたファームウェアが組み込まれている。例えば、部品実装機は、特許文献１に示すように、上記の構成機器として、部品供給装置に交換可能に装着されるフィーダを備える。 The board production apparatus is an apparatus that executes various production processes on the board, and includes a solder printer, a component mounting machine, a reflow machine, and the like. The substrate production apparatus includes constituent devices such as a control device and a device whose operation is controlled by the control device. This component device incorporates firmware corresponding to the required function. For example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a component mounter includes a feeder that is replaceably mounted on a component supply device as the above-described component device.
　部品実装機におけるフィーダは、制御装置より入力した信号に応じてファームウェアを実行し、装填された部品テープの送り動作などを制御する。このような構成機器のファームウェアは、新たな機能の追加などに伴いバージョンアップを必要とされることがある。特許文献２には、部品実装機に記憶された更新用のファームウェアがフィーダのファームウェアよりも新しいバージョンの場合に、ファームウェアの更新処理を自動的に実行する構成が開示されている。 The feeder in the component mounter executes the firmware according to the signal input from the control device, and controls the feeding operation of the loaded component tape. The firmware of such component devices may be required to be upgraded as new functions are added. Patent Document 2 discloses a configuration in which firmware update processing is automatically executed when the firmware for update stored in the component mounter is a newer version than the firmware of the feeder.
特開２０１２－０８０００３号公報JP 2012-080003 A 特開２０１０－１８２７６８号公報JP 2010-182768 A
　ここで、基板生産装置において構成機器のファームウェアを更新する場合には、当該更新処理の実行中は、基板の生産処理を実行することができない。そのため、ファームウェアが更新処理により、基板生産装置における生産効率が低下するおそれがある。また、ファームウェアは、バージョンごとに仕様が相違することがある。そのため、生産する基板の基板種別によっては、最新のバージョンが当該生産に最適であるとは限らない。つまり、ファームウェアには、ユーザの要求する機能に対応するために、現在バージョンの維持を求められる場合がある。 Here, when the firmware of the component device is updated in the board production apparatus, the board production process cannot be executed while the update process is being executed. Therefore, there is a possibility that the production efficiency in the board production apparatus may be reduced due to the update process of the firmware. In addition, the specifications of the firmware may be different for each version. Therefore, the latest version is not always optimal for the production depending on the type of board to be produced. That is, the firmware may be required to maintain the current version in order to correspond to the function requested by the user.
　本発明は、このような事情に鑑みてなされたものであり、生産効率の低下を防止するとともに、適切な生産環境を保持することができる基板生産装置の管理装置および管理方法を提供することを目的とする。 The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a management apparatus and management method for a substrate production apparatus that can prevent a decrease in production efficiency and can maintain an appropriate production environment. Objective.
　請求項１に係る基板生産装置の管理装置は、基板生産装置の構成機器に組み込まれたファームウェアを管理する管理装置であって、前記ファームウェアのバージョンの指定により当該ファームウェアの更新処理の予定が設定された更新計画データと、前記構成機器が前記管理装置に通信可能に接続された場合に、前記ファームウェアの現在バージョンを取得するバージョン取得部と、前記更新計画データおよび前記現在バージョンに基づいて、前記更新計画データにより指定された前記バージョンへの前記ファームウェアの更新処理を制御する処理管理部と、を備える。 A management apparatus for a substrate production apparatus according to claim 1 is a management apparatus that manages firmware incorporated in a component device of a substrate production apparatus, and a schedule for updating the firmware is set by specifying the version of the firmware. The update plan data, a version acquisition unit that acquires the current version of the firmware when the component device is connected to the management device in a communicable manner, and the update based on the update plan data and the current version A process management unit that controls an update process of the firmware to the version specified by the plan data.
　このような構成によると、構成機器のファームウェアの更新処理が処理管理部により制御される。これにより、ファームウェアの更新処理は、予め設定されている更新計画データに従って実行される。よって、基板生産装置の生産処理に対するファームウェアの更新処理の影響が低減される。従って、基板生産装置における生産効率の低下が防止される。また、ファームウェアの更新処理が更新計画データに従って適宜保留されることにより、現在バージョンが維持される。これにより、基板生産装置の構成機器における適切な生産環境が保持される。 According to such a configuration, the process management unit controls the firmware update process of the component devices. As a result, the firmware update process is executed in accordance with preset update plan data. Therefore, the influence of the firmware update process on the production process of the board production apparatus is reduced. Accordingly, a decrease in production efficiency in the substrate production apparatus is prevented. Further, the current version is maintained by appropriately deferring the firmware update process according to the update plan data. Thereby, an appropriate production environment in the component equipment of the board production apparatus is maintained.
実施形態における基板生産ラインを模式的に示す構成図である。It is a lineblock diagram showing typically a substrate production line in an embodiment. 基板生産装置の管理装置を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the management apparatus of a board | substrate production apparatus. 基板生産装置である部品実装機を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the component mounting machine which is a board | substrate production apparatus. 更新計画データを示す図である。It is a figure which shows update plan data. ファームウェアの更新制御を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows the update control of firmware. 設定案内部により表示される内容を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the content displayed by the setting guidance part.
　以下、本発明の基板生産装置の管理装置および管理方法を具体化した実施形態について図面を参照して説明する。基板生産装置は、例えば、集積回路などの基板製品の製造に用いられる基板生産ラインを構成する。基板生産装置の管理装置は、基板生産装置の構成機器に組み込まれたファームウェアを管理する。 Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a management apparatus and management method for a substrate production apparatus according to the present invention are embodied will be described with reference to the drawings. The substrate production apparatus constitutes a substrate production line used for manufacturing a substrate product such as an integrated circuit, for example. The management apparatus of the board production apparatus manages firmware incorporated in the component equipment of the board production apparatus.
　＜実施形態＞
　（基板生産ラインの全体構成）
　本実施形態において、３つの基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３は、図１に示すように、複数の基板生産装置１により構成される。基板生産装置１は、基板に対して各種の生産処理を実行する。基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３は、基板生産装置１として、スクリーン印刷機２、部品実装機３、リフロー機４、および基板搬送装置５を備える。また、複数の基板生産装置１は、ネットワークを介してホストコンピュータ４０と通信可能に接続されている。 <Embodiment>
(Overall configuration of the board production line)
In the present embodiment, the three substrate production lines L1 to L3 are configured by a plurality of substrate production apparatuses 1 as shown in FIG. The board production apparatus 1 executes various production processes on the board. The board production lines L1 to L3 include a screen printing machine 2, a component mounting machine 3, a reflow machine 4, and a board transfer device 5 as the board production apparatus 1. The plurality of substrate production apparatuses 1 are connected to be able to communicate with the host computer 40 via a network.
　スクリーン印刷機２は、搬入された基板における電子部品の装着位置にペースト状のハンダを印刷する。部品実装機３は、スクリーン印刷機２側から搬送された基板のハンダの上に電子部品を装着する。本実施形態では、複数の部品実装機３が基板の搬送方向に配置されている。部品実装機３の詳細な構成については後述する。 The screen printing machine 2 prints paste-like solder on the electronic component mounting position on the board that has been loaded. The component mounting machine 3 mounts an electronic component on the solder of the board conveyed from the screen printing machine 2 side. In the present embodiment, a plurality of component mounters 3 are arranged in the board conveyance direction. The detailed configuration of the component mounter 3 will be described later.
　リフロー機４は、部品実装機３側から搬送された基板を加熱して、基板上のハンダを溶融させてハンダ付けを行う。基板搬送装置５は、ベルトコンベアなどにより構成され、基板を搬送方向（図１の左右方向）へと基板を順次搬送する。 The reflow machine 4 heats the board conveyed from the component mounting machine 3 side, melts the solder on the board, and performs soldering. The substrate transport device 5 is configured by a belt conveyor or the like, and sequentially transports the substrates in the transport direction (the left-right direction in FIG. 1).
　基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３は、基板生産装置１や図示しない検査装置などに対して基板を順に搬送し、各種の生産処理および検査処理を実行して基板製品を生産する。なお、基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３は、生産する基板種別などに応じて、その構成を適宜追加、変更される。例えば、基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３は、他の基板生産装置１として、基板反転装置やシールド装着装置、接着剤塗布装置、紫外線照射装置など、様々な機種を備えて構成される場合もある。 The substrate production lines L1 to L3 sequentially transfer the substrates to the substrate production apparatus 1 or an inspection apparatus (not shown) and execute various production processes and inspection processes to produce substrate products. The configuration of the board production lines L1 to L3 is appropriately added or changed according to the type of board to be produced. For example, the substrate production lines L1 to L3 may be configured to include various models such as a substrate reversing device, a shield mounting device, an adhesive application device, and an ultraviolet irradiation device as other substrate production devices 1.
　ホストコンピュータ４０は、基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３の動作状況を監視し、基板生産装置１の制御を行う。このホストコンピュータ４０は、ハードディスクやフラッシュメモリなどにより構成される記憶装置４１を有する。記憶装置４１には、基板生産装置１を制御するための各種データが記憶されている。具体的には、記憶装置４１は、生産する基板種別や生産数量を含む生産計画、基板生産装置１に生産処理を実行させるための動作プログラムなどを記憶している。 The host computer 40 monitors the operation status of the board production lines L1 to L3 and controls the board production apparatus 1. The host computer 40 has a storage device 41 composed of a hard disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage device 41 stores various data for controlling the substrate production apparatus 1. Specifically, the storage device 41 stores a production plan including the type of board to be produced and a production quantity, an operation program for causing the board production apparatus 1 to execute a production process, and the like.
　（部品実装機３の構成）
　基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３を構成する複数の部品実装機３は、図３に示すように、基台１１、部品供給装置１２、部品移載装置１３、部品カメラ１４、基板カメラ１５、および制御装置１６を備えて構成される。部品供給装置１２は、部品実装機３の長手方向の前部（図３の左前側）に設けられている。部品供給装置１２は、カセット式の複数のフィーダ３０を本体部上のスロット部に交換可能に装着されている。 (Configuration of component mounter 3)
As shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of component mounters 3 constituting the board production lines L1 to L3 include a base 11, a component supply device 12, a component transfer device 13, a component camera 14, a substrate camera 15, and a control device. 16 is configured. The component supply device 12 is provided at the front portion in the longitudinal direction of the component mounter 3 (the left front side in FIG. 3). In the component supply device 12, a plurality of cassette-type feeders 30 are replaceably mounted in slot portions on the main body.
　フィーダ３０は、本発明の構成機器に相当する。フィーダ３０は、フィーダ本体３１、供給リール３２、制御部３３、および部品供給部３４を備えて構成される。フィーダ３０は、部品供給装置１２における所定のスロットにフィーダ本体３１が固定される。これにより、フィーダ３０は、電源を供給されるとともに、部品実装機３の制御装置１６と通信可能な状態となる。 The feeder 30 corresponds to a component device of the present invention. The feeder 30 includes a feeder main body 31, a supply reel 32, a control unit 33, and a component supply unit 34. The feeder 30 has a feeder main body 31 fixed to a predetermined slot in the component supply device 12. As a result, the feeder 30 is supplied with power and can communicate with the control device 16 of the component mounter 3.
　供給リール３２は、フィーダ本体３１の後端側（部品実装機３の前部側）に設けられたリール収容部に、回転可能かつ着脱可能に装着されている。供給リール３２は、巻回された部品包装テープを保持する。供給リール３２の部品包装テープは、電子部品が所定ピッチで収納されたキャリアテープと、このキャリアテープの上面に接着されて電子部品を覆うトップテープとにより構成される。 The supply reel 32 is rotatably and detachably mounted on a reel housing portion provided on the rear end side of the feeder main body 31 (front side of the component mounter 3). The supply reel 32 holds the wound component packaging tape. The component packaging tape of the supply reel 32 includes a carrier tape that stores electronic components at a predetermined pitch, and a top tape that is bonded to the upper surface of the carrier tape and covers the electronic components.
　制御部３３は、主として、ＣＰＵや各種メモリ、制御回路により構成される。制御部３３は、電子部品の供給制御などを行うファームウェアが組み込まれている。制御部３３は、外部入力される制御信号や、メモリに記憶されている設定値等に基づいて、ファームウェアを実行する。これにより、フィーダ３０は、フィーダ本体３１のピッチ送り機構により供給リール３２から引き出された部品包装テープをピッチ送りする。 The control unit 33 is mainly composed of a CPU, various memories, and a control circuit. The control unit 33 incorporates firmware that performs electronic component supply control and the like. The control unit 33 executes the firmware based on a control signal input from the outside, a set value stored in the memory, and the like. Thereby, the feeder 30 pitch-feeds the component packaging tape withdrawn from the supply reel 32 by the pitch feeding mechanism of the feeder main body 31.
　そして、フィーダ３０は、キャリアテープからトップテープを剥離して、電子部品を露出させる。フィーダ３０は、上記のような電子部品の供給制御によって、フィーダ本体３１の前端側（部品実装機３の中央寄り）に位置する部品供給部３４において、部品移載装置１３の吸着ノズル２３が電子部品を吸着可能となるように電子部品の供給を行っている。 Then, the feeder 30 peels the top tape from the carrier tape to expose the electronic component. In the feeder 30, the suction nozzle 23 of the component transfer device 13 is an electronic device in the component supply unit 34 located on the front end side of the feeder main body 31 (near the center of the component mounting machine 3) by electronic component supply control as described above. Electronic parts are supplied so that the parts can be picked up.
　部品移載装置１３は、Ｘ軸方向およびＹ軸方向に移動可能ないわゆるＸＹロボットタイプの移載装置である。部品移載装置１３は、部品実装機３の長手方向の後部（図３の右上側）から前部の部品供給装置１２の上方にかけて配置されている。部品移載装置１３は、ヘッド駆動装置２１、部品装着ヘッド２２、および吸着ノズル２３を備えている。ヘッド駆動装置２１は、直動機構により移動台をＸＹ軸方向に移動可能に構成されている。 The component transfer device 13 is a so-called XY robot type transfer device that can move in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. The component transfer device 13 is arranged from the rear portion in the longitudinal direction of the component mounter 3 (upper right side in FIG. 3) to the upper portion of the front component supply device 12. The component transfer device 13 includes a head drive device 21, a component mounting head 22, and a suction nozzle 23. The head drive device 21 is configured to be able to move the moving table in the XY axis directions by a linear motion mechanism.
　部品装着ヘッド２２は、ヘッド駆動装置２１の移動台に着脱可能に設けられている。吸着ノズル２３は、部品装着ヘッド２２に着脱可能に設けられている。部品装着ヘッド２２は、Ｚ軸と平行なＲ軸回りに回転可能に、且つ昇降可能に一または複数の吸着ノズル２３を支持する。また、部品装着ヘッド２２は、電子部品の保持制御などを行うファームウェアが組み込まれている。 The component mounting head 22 is detachably provided on the moving table of the head driving device 21. The suction nozzle 23 is detachably provided on the component mounting head 22. The component mounting head 22 supports one or a plurality of suction nozzles 23 so as to be rotatable about an R axis parallel to the Z axis and to be movable up and down. In addition, the component mounting head 22 incorporates firmware for performing electronic component holding control and the like.
　部品装着ヘッド２２は、外部入力される制御信号や、メモリに記憶されている設定値等に基づいて、ファームウェアを実行する。これにより、吸着ノズル２３は、部品装着ヘッド２２に対する昇降位置や角度、図示しない吸着ノズル駆動装置による負圧の供給状態を制御される。吸着ノズル２３は、負圧を供給されることにより、先端部において部品供給部３４で供給された電子部品を吸着して保持する。 The component mounting head 22 executes the firmware based on a control signal input from the outside, a set value stored in the memory, and the like. As a result, the suction nozzle 23 is controlled in the elevation position and angle with respect to the component mounting head 22 and the negative pressure supply state by a suction nozzle driving device (not shown). The suction nozzle 23 sucks and holds the electronic component supplied from the component supply unit 34 at the tip by being supplied with a negative pressure.
　部品カメラ１４および基板カメラ１５は、ＣＣＤ（Charge Coupled Device）やＣＭＯＳ（Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor）等の撮像素子を有するデジタル式の撮像装置である。部品カメラ１４および基板カメラ１５は、撮像制御などを行うファームウェアが組み込まれている。部品カメラ１４および基板カメラ１５は、通信可能に接続された制御装置１６による制御信号に基づいてファームウェアを実行する。これにより、部品カメラ１４および基板カメラ１５は、対象物を撮像して、当該撮像により取得した画像データを制御装置１６に送出する。 The component camera 14 and the substrate camera 15 are digital imaging devices having an imaging element such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). The component camera 14 and the board camera 15 incorporate firmware for performing imaging control and the like. The component camera 14 and the board camera 15 execute firmware based on a control signal from the control device 16 connected to be communicable. As a result, the component camera 14 and the board camera 15 image the object and send the image data acquired by the imaging to the control device 16.
　部品カメラ１４は、基台１１に固定され、吸着ノズル２３に保持された電子部品を撮像の対象物とする。基板カメラ１５は、ヘッド駆動装置２１の移動台に固定され、部品実装機３の機内で位置決めされた回路基板を撮像の対象物とする。制御装置１６は、部品カメラ１４および基板カメラ１５の撮像により取得した画像データについて画像処理を行う。これにより、制御装置１６は、吸着ノズル２３による電子部品の保持状態や基板の位置決め状態などの情報を取得する。制御装置１６は、実装制御において、画像処理により取得した情報に基づいて、吸着ノズル２３の位置や角度などの補正を行う。 The component camera 14 is fixed to the base 11 and uses an electronic component held by the suction nozzle 23 as an object to be imaged. The board camera 15 is fixed to the moving table of the head drive device 21 and uses a circuit board positioned in the component mounter 3 as an object to be imaged. The control device 16 performs image processing on the image data acquired by the imaging of the component camera 14 and the board camera 15. Thereby, the control device 16 acquires information such as the holding state of the electronic component by the suction nozzle 23 and the positioning state of the substrate. In the mounting control, the control device 16 corrects the position and angle of the suction nozzle 23 based on information acquired by image processing.
　制御装置１６は、主として、ＣＰＵや各種メモリ、制御回路により構成される。制御装置１６は、通信インターフェースを介して、フィーダ３０やホストコンピュータ４０と通信可能に接続されている。制御装置１６は、動作プログラムや画像処理により取得した情報などに基づいて部品供給装置１２や部品移載装置１３などの動作を制御する。 The control device 16 is mainly composed of a CPU, various memories, and a control circuit. The control device 16 is communicably connected to the feeder 30 and the host computer 40 via a communication interface. The control device 16 controls operations of the component supply device 12 and the component transfer device 13 based on an operation program, information acquired by image processing, and the like.
　また、制御装置１６は、実装制御などを行うファームウェアが組み込まれている。制御装置１６は、ホストコンピュータ４０や各種センサから入力する信号、動作プログラム等に基づいて、ファームウェアを実行する。これにより、部品実装機３は、電子部品の実装制御し、基板のハンダの上に電子部品を装着する。 Further, the control device 16 incorporates firmware for performing mounting control and the like. The control device 16 executes firmware based on signals, operation programs, and the like input from the host computer 40 and various sensors. Thereby, the component mounter 3 controls the mounting of the electronic component and mounts the electronic component on the solder of the board.
　（基板生産装置の管理装置の構成）
　基板生産装置１の管理装置５０は、図１に示すように、基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３を構成する複数の基板生産装置１およびホストコンピュータ４０に設けられた各部により構成される。具体的には、管理装置５０は、図２に示すように、各基板生産装置１にそれぞれ設けられたバージョン取得部５１および処理管理部５２を備える。さらに、管理装置５０は、ホストコンピュータ４０に設けられた設定案内部５３、並びに記憶装置４１に記憶された更新計画データＭ１、および管理データＭ２を備える。 (Configuration of management equipment for substrate production equipment)
As shown in FIG. 1, the management device 50 of the substrate production apparatus 1 is composed of a plurality of substrate production apparatuses 1 constituting the substrate production lines L1 to L3 and each unit provided in the host computer 40. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the management device 50 includes a version acquisition unit 51 and a processing management unit 52 provided in each substrate production apparatus 1. Furthermore, the management device 50 includes a setting guide unit 53 provided in the host computer 40, update plan data M1 stored in the storage device 41, and management data M2.
　ここで、管理装置５０は、基板生産装置１の構成機器に組み込まれたファームウェアを対象として管理制御を行う。ここで、基板生産装置１の「構成機器」とは、基板生産装置１に搭載された機器であって、種々の機能を有するファームウェアが予め組み込まれたものである。具体的には、基板生産装置１が部品実装機３である場合には、フィーダ３０、部品装着ヘッド２２、部品カメラ１４、基板カメラ１５、制御装置１６が構成機器に該当する。 Here, the management apparatus 50 performs management control for firmware incorporated in the component devices of the board production apparatus 1. Here, the “component device” of the substrate production apparatus 1 is an apparatus mounted on the substrate production apparatus 1 and is preinstalled with firmware having various functions. Specifically, when the board production device 1 is the component mounter 3, the feeder 30, the component mounting head 22, the component camera 14, the substrate camera 15, and the control device 16 correspond to the constituent devices.
　また、管理装置５０は、更新計画データＭ１に基づいてファームウェアの更新を管理する。この「ファームウェアの更新」は、異なるバージョンへの更新であって、バージョンアップおよびバージョンダウンを含む。また、更新計画データＭ１は、ファームウェアのバージョンの指定により当該ファームウェアの更新処理の予定が設定されたものである。 Further, the management device 50 manages firmware updates based on the update plan data M1. This “firmware update” is an update to a different version, and includes version upgrade and version down. The update plan data M1 is set with a schedule for updating the firmware according to the specification of the firmware version.
　更新計画データＭ１におけるバージョンの指定対象は、種々の態様がある。更新計画データＭ１は、例えば、基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３、基板生産装置１の機種やＩＤ（識別符号）、構成機器の機種やＩＤ、生産される基板の種別、基板生産装置１による生産処理の実行順序が設定された生産計画などに対して、またはこれらの複合的な組み合わせに対して、バージョンを指定することにより更新処理の予定が設定されている。 The version designation target in the update plan data M1 has various aspects. The update plan data M1 includes, for example, the board production lines L1 to L3, the model and ID (identification code) of the board production apparatus 1, the model and ID of the component device, the type of board to be produced, and the production process by the board production apparatus 1. An update process schedule is set by designating a version for a production plan or the like in which an execution order is set, or for a combination of these.
　本実施形態において、更新計画データＭ１は、図４に示すように、基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３および生産計画（Ｎｏ１～Ｎｏ４）に対して、ファームウェアのバージョンを包括的に指定されている。また、バージョンの指定は、種々の態様がある。更新計画データＭ１は、例えば、特定のバージョンの識別番号、最新バージョン、特定のバージョン以降、現在バージョンなど、またはこれらの複合的な組み合わせにより指定する方法を採用される。 In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the update plan data M1 comprehensively specifies firmware versions for the board production lines L1 to L3 and the production plans (No1 to No4). Also, there are various modes for specifying the version. As the update plan data M1, for example, a method of specifying by a specific version identification number, the latest version, a specific version or later, the current version, or a combination of these is adopted.
　ここで、ファームウェアの「現在バージョン」とは、現在の時刻において、構成機器に組み込まれているファームウェアのバージョンである。また、更新計画データＭ１は、本実施形態において、特定のバージョンへのファームウェアの更新を規制する規制情報を有する。この「規制情報」は、より詳細には、更新後のファームウェアのバージョンとして不適なものを指定する情報である。これにより、更新計画データＭ１において、例えば、「最新バージョン」と「規制情報」を組み合わせて指定することにより、特定のバージョンへの更新をスキップした更新処理が可能となる。 Here, the “current version” of the firmware is the version of the firmware incorporated in the component device at the current time. In addition, the update plan data M1 includes restriction information for restricting firmware update to a specific version in the present embodiment. More specifically, the “regulation information” is information that designates an unsuitable version of the updated firmware. Thereby, in the update plan data M1, for example, by specifying a combination of “latest version” and “regulation information”, an update process in which updating to a specific version is skipped becomes possible.
　バージョン取得部５１は、基板生産装置１の構成機器が管理装置５０に接続された場合に、当該構成機器に組み込まれているファームウェアの現在バージョンを取得する。つまり、バージョン取得部５１は、例えば管理装置５０の一部を構成する部品実装機３にフィーダ３０が通信可能に接続された場合に、即ちフィーダ３０が部品供給装置１２の所定の位置にセットされた場合に、現在バージョンの取得を行う。 When the component device of the board production apparatus 1 is connected to the management device 50, the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the current version of the firmware incorporated in the component device. That is, for example, when the feeder 30 is communicably connected to the component mounter 3 that constitutes a part of the management device 50, that is, the feeder 30 is set at a predetermined position of the component supply device 12. If it is, get the current version.
　また、ファームウェアの現在バージョンの取得方法は、種々の態様がある。本実施形態においては、バージョン取得部５１は、管理データＭ２を用いた取得方法を採用している。管理データＭ２は、複数の構成機器のＩＤ（識別符号）に当該構成機器のファームウェアの現在バージョンを関連付けたものである。 Also, there are various modes for obtaining the current version of the firmware. In the present embodiment, the version acquisition unit 51 employs an acquisition method using management data M2. The management data M2 is obtained by associating the current version of the firmware of the component device with the IDs (identification codes) of the component devices.
　具体的には、基板生産装置１が部品実装機３である場合には、複数のフィーダ３０などの構成機器の個々に割り付けられたＩＤに対して、それぞれの現在バージョンが管理データＭ２に記録されている。また、管理データＭ２に記録される構成機器は、基板生産装置１に搭載され得る機器であって、現在基板生産装置１に搭載されていない機器も管理対象として含まれる。 Specifically, when the board production apparatus 1 is the component mounter 3, the current version is recorded in the management data M2 for each ID assigned to each component device such as a plurality of feeders 30. ing. The component devices recorded in the management data M2 are devices that can be mounted on the substrate production apparatus 1, and include devices that are not currently mounted on the substrate production apparatus 1 as management targets.
　そして、バージョン取得部５１は、先ず、構成機器との通信により当該構成機器のＩＤを取得する。次に、バージョン取得部５１は、取得した当該ＩＤおよび管理データＭ２に基づいて、管理装置５０に接続されているファームウェアの現在バージョンを取得する。バージョン取得部５１は、取得した構成機器の現在バージョンを制御装置１６のメモリに記憶させる。 Then, the version acquisition unit 51 first acquires the ID of the component device through communication with the component device. Next, the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the current version of the firmware connected to the management device 50 based on the acquired ID and management data M2. The version acquisition unit 51 stores the acquired current version of the component device in the memory of the control device 16.
　処理管理部５２は、更新計画データＭ１、およびバージョン取得部５１により取得された現在バージョンに基づいて、更新計画データＭ１により指定されたバージョンへのファームウェアの更新処理を制御する。具体的には、処理管理部５２は、更新計画データＭ１による指定バージョンと、構成機器のファームウェアの現在バージョンとが相違する場合に、指定バージョンへの更新処理を実行する。 The process management unit 52 controls the update process of the firmware to the version specified by the update plan data M1 based on the update plan data M1 and the current version acquired by the version acquisition unit 51. Specifically, the process management unit 52 executes the update process to the specified version when the specified version based on the update plan data M1 is different from the current version of the firmware of the component device.
　ここで、更新計画データＭ１による「指定バージョン」とは、種々の態様により指定されたバージョンに対応するものである。例えば、「最新バージョン」との態様により指定されている場合には、処理管理部５２が認識する最新バージョンが指定バージョンとなる。また、処理管理部５２は、更新計画データＭ１に規制情報が含まれる場合には、当該規制情報に基づいて、特定のバージョンへの更新処理を規制する。 Here, the “designated version” based on the update plan data M1 corresponds to a version designated by various aspects. For example, in the case where it is designated by the form of “latest version”, the latest version recognized by the process management unit 52 becomes the designated version. Further, when the update plan data M1 includes restriction information, the process management unit 52 restricts update processing to a specific version based on the restriction information.
　設定案内部５３は、ファームウェアの推奨するバージョンを表示することにより、更新計画データＭ１の設定を案内する。ファームウェアの推奨バージョンは、基板生産装置１、および基板生産装置１により生産される基板の種別、の少なくとも一方に応じて、推奨されるバージョンである。 The setting guide unit 53 guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the recommended version of the firmware. The recommended version of firmware is a recommended version according to at least one of the board production apparatus 1 and the type of board produced by the board production apparatus 1.
　推奨バージョンの決定方法については、種々の態様がある。例えば、基板生産装置１に搭載される構成機器の機種に対して、ファームウェアの最新バージョンがリリースされた場合に、設定案内部５３は、当該最新バージョンを推奨バージョンとして決定する。また、生産する基板種別に応じた生産処理において特有の機能を要する場合に、設定案内部５３は、当該機能を有するバージョンを推奨バージョンとして決定する。 There are various ways to determine the recommended version. For example, when the latest version of the firmware is released for the model of the component device mounted on the board production apparatus 1, the setting guide unit 53 determines the latest version as the recommended version. Further, when a specific function is required in the production process according to the type of board to be produced, the setting guide unit 53 determines a version having the function as a recommended version.
　さらに、設定案内部５３は、本実施形態において、以下の表示項目Ｄ１～Ｄ３を、推奨バージョンと併せて表示することにより、更新計画データＭ１の設定を案内する。表示項目Ｄ１は、ファームウェアのバージョンの識別番号および機能である。これにより、更新計画データＭ１の設定を行う作業者は、バージョンごとの機能を比較しながら、最適なバージョンの選択や更新処理の要否を決定することができる。 Furthermore, the setting guide unit 53 guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the following display items D1 to D3 together with the recommended version in the present embodiment. The display item D1 is a firmware version identification number and a function. As a result, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can determine whether or not to select an optimal version and update processing while comparing the functions for each version.
　表示項目Ｄ２は、基板生産装置１による生産処理において使用されるファームウェアの機能、および当該機能を有するバージョンの識別番号である。これにより、更新計画データＭ１の設定を行う作業者は、生産処理において実際に必要とされる機能を有するバージョンを指定することができる。表示項目Ｄ３は、基板生産装置１による生産処理に応じた段取り替え、およびファームウェアの更新処理の所要時間である。これにより、更新計画データＭ１の設定を行う作業者は、更新処理による基板生産への影響を勘案して、更新処理の要否を決定することができる。 The display item D2 is a firmware function used in the production process by the board production apparatus 1, and an identification number of a version having the function. Thereby, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can designate a version having a function actually required in the production process. The display item D3 is a time required for the setup change according to the production process by the board production apparatus 1 and the firmware update process. Thereby, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can determine whether or not the update process is necessary in consideration of the influence of the update process on the board production.
　また、生産計画に基づく基板生産においては、当該生産計画に割り込み生産などの生産処理が加えられることがある。そこで、設定案内部５３は、更新計画データＭ１において生産計画に対してバージョンが指定されている場合には、既存の生産計画および割り込み生産に応じた情報項目を併せて表示することにより、更新計画データＭ１の設定を案内する。 Also, in board production based on a production plan, production processing such as interrupt production may be added to the production plan. Therefore, when the version is specified for the production plan in the update plan data M1, the setting guide unit 53 displays the information items corresponding to the existing production plan and interrupt production together, thereby updating the update plan. The setting of the data M1 is guided.
　（構成機器の管理制御）
　上記の管理装置５０による基板生産装置１の管理制御について、図４および図５を参照して説明する。管理装置５０のバージョン取得部５１および処理管理部５２は、任意のタイミングでそれぞれの処理を実行する。各処理が実行されるタイミングは、例えば基板生産装置１に構成機器が搭載された時や、基板生産装置１に電源が投入された時、生産計画に基づいて次の生産処理に移行した時などである。 (Management control of component devices)
Management control of the substrate production apparatus 1 by the management apparatus 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. The version acquisition unit 51 and the process management unit 52 of the management device 50 execute each process at an arbitrary timing. The timing at which each process is executed is, for example, when a component device is mounted on the board production apparatus 1, when the board production apparatus 1 is turned on, or when the next production process is performed based on the production plan. It is.
　ここで、管理装置５０は、上記のように、基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３を構成する各種の基板生産装置１において、ファームウェアが組み込まれた構成機器であれば管理の対象にできる。なお、以下の態様は、図４に示される更新計画データＭ１に従って更新処理が管理され、また「基板生産装置」は部品実装機３であり、且つ「構成機器」はフィーダ３０であるものとして例示される。 Here, as described above, the management device 50 can be a management target in the various board production apparatuses 1 constituting the board production lines L1 to L3 as long as it is a component device incorporating firmware. In the following mode, the update process is managed in accordance with the update plan data M1 shown in FIG. 4, the “board production apparatus” is the component mounter 3, and the “component device” is the feeder 30. Is done.
　先ず、バージョン取得部５１は、図５に示すように、部品実装機３にセットされて通信可能な状態にあるフィーダ３０のＩＤを取得する（ステップ１１（以下、「ステップ」を「Ｓ」と表記する）。例えば、バージョン取得部５１は、部品実装機３に電源が投入された場合には、部品供給装置１２にセットされている全てのフィーダ３０のＩＤを取得する。また、バージョン取得部５１は、部品実装機３に電源が投入されている状態でフィーダ３０がセットされた場合には、当該フィーダ３０のＩＤを取得する。 First, as shown in FIG. 5, the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the ID of the feeder 30 that is set in the component mounter 3 and is in a communicable state (step 11 (hereinafter, “step” is referred to as “S”). For example, when the component mounter 3 is powered on, the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the IDs of all the feeders 30 set in the component supply device 12. Also, the version acquisition unit 51, when the feeder 30 is set in a state where the power is turned on to the component mounter 3, the ID of the feeder 30 is acquired.
　バージョン取得部５１は、次に、Ｓ１１で取得したフィーダ３０のＩＤ、および管理データＭ２に基づいて、管理装置５０に接続されているフィーダ３０のファームウェアの現在バージョンを取得する（Ｓ１２）。このとき、バージョン取得部５１は、ホストコンピュータ４０に管理データＭ２を参照するように問い合わせを行うようにしているが、管理データＭ２をホストコンピュータ４０から予め取得しておいてもよい。 Next, the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the current version of the firmware of the feeder 30 connected to the management apparatus 50 based on the ID of the feeder 30 acquired in S11 and the management data M2 (S12). At this time, the version acquisition unit 51 makes an inquiry to the host computer 40 so as to refer to the management data M2, but the management data M2 may be acquired from the host computer 40 in advance.
　また、バージョン取得部５１は、複数のフィーダ３０を対象としてＩＤを取得している場合には、それぞれのフィーダ３０に対応した現在バージョンを取得する。このように、バージョン取得部５１は、バージョン取得工程（Ｓ１１，Ｓ１２）において、ファームウェアの更新処理の対象となる構成機器であるフィーダ３０の現在バージョンを取得し、制御装置１６のメモリに記憶させる。 Also, the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the current version corresponding to each feeder 30 when acquiring IDs for a plurality of feeders 30. In this way, the version acquisition unit 51 acquires the current version of the feeder 30 that is a component device that is the target of firmware update processing in the version acquisition step (S11, S12), and stores it in the memory of the control device 16.
　続いて、処理管理部５２は、更新計画データＭ１および現在バージョンに基づいて、更新計画データＭ１により指定されたバージョンへのファームウェアの更新処理を実行するか否かを判定する（Ｓ１３）。具体的には、図４に示すように、当該フィーダ３０が基板生産ラインＬ１を構成する部品実装機３に搭載され、且つ生産計画において次に３番目の生産処理（Ｎｏ３）が実行されるものとすると、「最新バージョン」への更新が指定されている。 Subsequently, based on the update plan data M1 and the current version, the process management unit 52 determines whether to execute the firmware update process to the version specified by the update plan data M1 (S13). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the feeder 30 is mounted on the component mounter 3 constituting the board production line L1, and the third production process (No 3) is executed next in the production plan. Then, an update to the “latest version” is designated.
　そこで、処理管理部５２は、更新計画データＭ１により指定された最新バージョン（ここでは、Ｖ２．００とする）、現在バージョン（ここでは、Ｖ１．６０とする）を比較する。ここでは、ファームウェアのバージョンが相違し、且つ当該フィーダ３０にＶ２．００への更新処理を規制する規制情報がないことから、処理管理部５２は、ファームウェアの更新処理を行うものと判定する（Ｓ１３：Ｙｅｓ）。 Therefore, the process management unit 52 compares the latest version (here, V2.00) designated by the update plan data M1 and the current version (here, V1.60). Here, since the firmware versions are different and there is no restriction information for restricting the update process to V2.00 in the feeder 30, the process management unit 52 determines that the firmware update process is to be performed (S13). : Yes).
　処理管理部５２は、フィーダ３０に対してファームウェアの更新処理を実行する（Ｓ１４）。具体的には、処理管理部５２は、先ずホストコンピュータ４０から最新バージョン（Ｖ２．００）を取得しておく。処理管理部５２は、次に、制御装置１６の通信インターフェースを介して、フィーダ３０の制御部３３と通信を行い、フィーダ３０のファームウェアを上書きする。これにより、フィーダ３０に最新バージョンのファームウェアが組み込まれる。 The process management unit 52 executes a firmware update process for the feeder 30 (S14). Specifically, the process management unit 52 first acquires the latest version (V2.00) from the host computer 40. Next, the process management unit 52 communicates with the control unit 33 of the feeder 30 via the communication interface of the control device 16 and overwrites the firmware of the feeder 30. As a result, the latest firmware version is incorporated into the feeder 30.
　続いて、処理管理部５２は、Ｓ１４において更新処理の対象としたフィーダ３０のＩＤと現在バージョン（＝最新バージョン）をホストコンピュータ４０に通知する。ホストコンピュータ４０は、処理管理部５２より入力した情報に基づいて、管理データＭ２を更新する（Ｓ１５）。これにより、管理データＭ２において、更新処理を実行されたフィーダ３０は、ファームウェアの現在バージョンが最新バージョンであるものと記録される。 Subsequently, the process management unit 52 notifies the host computer 40 of the ID and current version (= latest version) of the feeder 30 that is the object of the update process in S14. The host computer 40 updates the management data M2 based on the information input from the process management unit 52 (S15). As a result, in the management data M2, the feeder 30 that has been subjected to the update process records that the current version of the firmware is the latest version.
　処理管理部５２は、Ｓ１２においてバージョン取得部５１が取得した現在バージョンの数量分の更新処理の制御する処理管理工程（Ｓ１３～Ｓ１５）が終了したかを判定する（Ｓ１６）。現在バージョンを取得された全てのフィーダ３０について更新処理の制御が終わっていない場合には（Ｓ１６：Ｎｏ）、処理管理部５２は、処理管理工程（Ｓ１３～Ｓ１５）の処理を繰り返し実行する。一方で、全てのフィーダ３０について更新処理の制御が終わっている場合には（Ｓ１６：Ｙｅｓ）、管理装置５０は、フィーダ３０の管理制御を終了する。 The process management unit 52 determines whether the process management process (S13 to S15) for controlling the update process for the quantity of the current version acquired by the version acquisition unit 51 in S12 is completed (S16). If control of the update process has not been completed for all the feeders 30 for which the current version has been acquired (S16: No), the process management unit 52 repeatedly executes the process management process (S13 to S15). On the other hand, when the control of the update process is completed for all the feeders 30 (S16: Yes), the management device 50 ends the management control of the feeders 30.
　ところで、本実施形態において、更新計画データＭ１は、図４に示すように、生産計画（Ｎｏ１～Ｎｏ４）に対して、ファームウェアのバージョンを指定されている。そのため、管理装置５０は、フィーダ３０の入れ替えがあった時の他に、生産計画に基づいて次の生産処理に移行した時にも上述した管理制御を実行する。そのため、例示した態様においても、生産計画において次に４番目の生産処理（Ｎｏ４）に移行する時にも、管理装置５０による管理制御が実行される。 Incidentally, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the update plan data M1 designates the firmware version for the production plan (No1 to No4). Therefore, the management device 50 executes the above-described management control not only when the feeder 30 is replaced but also when the next production process is performed based on the production plan. Therefore, also in the illustrated embodiment, management control by the management device 50 is executed when the next production process (No. 4) is performed in the production plan.
　このとき、更新計画データＭ１においては、何れのフィーダ３０に対しても「最新バージョン」に更新するようにバージョンが指定されている。そのため、管理装置５０は、３番目の生産処理（Ｎｏ３）への移行時において既に最新バージョンに更新されているフィーダ３０を更新処理の実行が不要と判断する（Ｓ１３：Ｎｏ）。 At this time, in the update plan data M1, the version is designated so that any feeder 30 is updated to the “latest version”. Therefore, the management device 50 determines that the feeder 30 that has already been updated to the latest version at the time of shifting to the third production process (No 3) does not need to be updated (S13: No).
　一方で、例えば４番目の生産処理（Ｎｏ４）に生産される基板の種別に応じた段取り替えが行われると、３番目の生産処理（Ｎｏ３）で使用されていなかったフィーダ３０が部品実装機３にセットされることがある。このような場合に、処理管理部５２は、当該フィーダ３０のファームウェアが最新バージョンでなければ、規制情報がない限り、更新処理の実行が必要と判断する（Ｓ１３：Ｙｅｓ）。 On the other hand, for example, when a setup change corresponding to the type of board produced in the fourth production process (No 4) is performed, the feeder 30 that has not been used in the third production process (No 3) is replaced with the component mounter 3. May be set. In such a case, if the firmware of the feeder 30 is not the latest version, the process management unit 52 determines that the update process needs to be executed unless there is restriction information (S13: Yes).
　また、処理管理部５２は、更新計画データＭ１に規制情報が含まれる場合には、当該規制情報により指定された特定のバージョンへの更新処理を規制する。具体的には、図４に示すように、フィーダ３０が基板生産ラインＬ２を構成する部品実装機３に搭載され、且つ生産計画において次に３番目の生産処理（Ｎｏ３）が実行されるものとすると、「最新バージョン」への更新が指定され、且つ特定のバージョン（Ｖ１．９０）への更新処理を規制する規制情報が含まれている。このような場合に、処理管理部５２は、最新バージョンが特定のバージョン（Ｖ１．９０）であれば更新処理を実行せず、最新バージョンが（Ｖ２．００）以降であれば更新処理を実行する。 Further, when the update plan data M1 includes the restriction information, the process management unit 52 restricts the update process to the specific version designated by the restriction information. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the feeder 30 is mounted on the component mounter 3 constituting the board production line L2, and the third production process (No 3) is executed next in the production plan. Then, the update to the “latest version” is designated, and the restriction information for restricting the update process to the specific version (V1.90) is included. In such a case, the process management unit 52 does not execute the update process if the latest version is a specific version (V1.90), and executes the update process if the latest version is (V2.00) or later. .
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　設定案内部５３による更新計画データＭ１の設定の案内について、図４および図６を参照して説明する。設定案内部５３は、更新計画データＭ１の設定を行う作業者に対して、ファームウェアの推奨バージョン等を表示することにより、指定するバージョン、指定の方法、指定対象の決定の案内を行う。 (Guidance on setting update plan data)
Setting guidance of the update plan data M1 by the setting guidance unit 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. The setting guide unit 53 guides the operator who sets the update plan data M1 to determine the version to be designated, the designation method, and the designation target by displaying the recommended version of the firmware.
　具体的には、設定案内部５３は、図６に示すように、ホストコンピュータ４０のモニタ等に各種情報を表示する。ここでは、設定案内部５３は、基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３ごとに、それぞれの生産処理（Ｎｏ１～Ｎｏ４）、基板種別、生産数量、段取り替え、生産処理において必要とするファームウェアのバージョンの識別番号および機能、推奨バージョンの識別番号および機能、ファームウェアの更新処理の所要時間を表示する。 Specifically, the setting guide unit 53 displays various information on the monitor of the host computer 40 as shown in FIG. Here, the setting guide unit 53 sets, for each of the board production lines L1 to L3, the production process (No1 to No4), board type, production quantity, setup change, firmware version identification number required in the production process, and Displays the function, recommended version identification number and function, and the time required for the firmware update process.
　ここで、「段取り替え」には、基板生産装置１に搭載すべき構成機器の機種などが含まれる。更新計画データＭ１の設定を行う作業者は、当該表示の内容から段取り替えの所要時間を予想することができる。よって、作業者は、例えば、当該段取り替えとファームウェアの更新処理との各所要時間に基づいて、ファームウェアの更新処理を何れの生産処理の前に行うか否かを決定することができる（例えば、図４における基板生産ラインＬ１の３番目の生産処理（Ｎｏ３）への移行時）。 Here, “setup change” includes the model of the component device to be mounted on the board production apparatus 1. The operator who sets the update plan data M1 can predict the time required for the setup change from the contents of the display. Thus, for example, the worker can determine whether to perform the firmware update process before any production process based on the required time for the setup change and the firmware update process (for example, (At the time of shifting to the third production process (No. 3) of the board production line L1 in FIG. 4).
　また、生産する基板の種別によっては、当該基板の生産処理で必要とされる機能をファームウェアが有することを求められる。作業者は、例えば「Ｖ１．９以上」のように表示される必要バージョンに基づいて、指定するバージョンを決定することができる。例えば、更新計画データＭ１は、図４における基板生産ラインＬ３の１，２番目の生産処理（Ｎｏ１，Ｎｏ２）への移行時に示されるように、特定のバージョン（Ｖ１．９以上）を指定される。 Also, depending on the type of board to be produced, the firmware is required to have functions required for the production process of the board. The operator can determine the version to be designated based on the necessary version displayed as “V1.9 or higher”, for example. For example, the update plan data M1 is designated with a specific version (V1.9 or higher) as shown in the transition to the first and second production processes (No1, No2) of the board production line L3 in FIG. .
　一方で、最新バージョンのファームウェアに追加された機能が次の生産処理に使用されないような場合には、作業者は、生産効率の低下を防止すべく、最新バージョンへの更新処理を保留するように指定することができる。例えば、更新計画データＭ１は、図４における基板生産ラインＬ１の１，２番目の生産処理（Ｎｏ１，Ｎｏ２）への移行時に示されるように、更新処理なし（現在バージョンを維持する）と指定される。 On the other hand, if the function added to the latest version of firmware is not used for the next production process, the worker should suspend the update process to the latest version to prevent a decrease in production efficiency. Can be specified. For example, the update plan data M1 is designated as no update process (maintains the current version) as shown in the transition to the first and second production processes (No1, No2) of the board production line L1 in FIG. The
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　本実施形態に係る基板生産装置１の管理装置５０は、構成機器（フィーダ３０）に組み込まれたファームウェアを管理する装置である。管理装置５０は、ファームウェアのバージョンの指定により当該ファームウェアの更新処理の予定が設定された更新計画データＭ１と、構成機器（フィーダ３０）が管理装置５０に通信可能に接続された場合に、ファームウェアの現在バージョンを取得するバージョン取得部５１と、更新計画データＭ１および現在バージョンに基づいて、更新計画データＭ１により指定されたバージョンへのファームウェアの更新処理を制御する処理管理部５２と、を備える。 (Effects of the configuration of the embodiment)
The management device 50 of the substrate production apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is a device that manages firmware incorporated in a component device (feeder 30). When the update plan data M1 in which the schedule of the firmware update process is set by specifying the firmware version and the component device (feeder 30) are communicably connected to the management device 50, the management device 50 communicates the firmware. A version acquisition unit 51 that acquires the current version, and a process management unit 52 that controls the update process of the firmware to the version specified by the update plan data M1 based on the update plan data M1 and the current version.
　このような構成によると、ファームウェアの更新処理は、予め設定されている更新計画データＭ１に従って実行される。よって、基板生産装置１の生産処理に対するファームウェアの更新処理の影響が低減される。従って、基板生産装置１における生産効率の低下が防止される。また、ファームウェアの更新処理が更新計画データＭ１に従って適宜保留されることにより、現在バージョンが維持される。これにより、基板生産装置１の構成機器（フィーダ３０）における適切な生産環境が保持される。 According to such a configuration, the firmware update process is executed according to preset update plan data M1. Therefore, the influence of the firmware update process on the production process of the board production apparatus 1 is reduced. Accordingly, a decrease in production efficiency in the substrate production apparatus 1 is prevented. Further, the current version is maintained by appropriately deferring the firmware update process according to the update plan data M1. Thereby, the appropriate production environment in the component apparatus (feeder 30) of the board | substrate production apparatus 1 is hold | maintained.
　また、更新計画データＭ１は、複数の基板生産装置１により構成される複数の基板生産ラインに対して、ファームウェアのバージョンを指定することにより更新処理の予定が設定されている。
　このような構成によると、更新計画データＭ１の設定を行う作業者は、例えば所定の基板生産ラインに属する基板生産装置１の構成機器（フィーダ３０）に対して、一括でバージョンを指定することができる。また、基板生産ラインＬ１～Ｌ３ごとに生産される異なる基板種別に対応したバージョンを指定するように、ファームウェアの更新処理が制御される。 In the update plan data M1, a schedule of update processing is set by designating firmware versions for a plurality of substrate production lines configured by a plurality of substrate production apparatuses 1.
According to such a configuration, an operator who sets the update plan data M1 can specify a version in a batch for the component devices (feeder 30) of the substrate production apparatus 1 belonging to a predetermined substrate production line, for example. it can. Also, the firmware update process is controlled so that versions corresponding to different board types produced for each of the board production lines L1 to L3 are designated.
　また、更新計画データＭ１は、基板生産装置１による生産処理の実行順序が設定された複数の生産計画に対して、ファームウェアのバージョンを指定することにより更新処理の予定が設定されている。
　このような構成によると、更新計画データＭ１の設定を行う作業者は、所定の生産計画に基づいて生産を実施する基板生産装置１の構成機器（フィーダ３０）に対して、一括でバージョンを指定することができる。これにより、作業者は、生産計画に応じた指定が可能となるので、生産性の低下を防止しつつ、生産計画に関連付けるように更新計画データＭ１を設定できる。 In the update plan data M1, the schedule of the update process is set by designating the firmware version for a plurality of production plans in which the execution order of the production process by the board production apparatus 1 is set.
According to such a configuration, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 specifies versions collectively for the component devices (feeder 30) of the board production apparatus 1 that performs production based on a predetermined production plan. can do. As a result, since the operator can designate the production plan according to the production plan, the update plan data M1 can be set so as to be associated with the production plan while preventing a decrease in productivity.
　また、更新計画データＭ１は、特定のバージョンへのファームウェアの更新を規制する規制情報を有し、処理管理部５２は、更新計画データＭ１の規制情報に基づいて、ファームウェアのバージョンへの更新処理を規制する。
　このような構成によると、更新計画データＭ１の設定を行う作業者は、特定のバージョンへの更新を規制（禁止）することができる。これにより、包括的な指定を行った場合においても、処理管理部５２は、当該規制情報に基づいて、特定バージョンへの更新処理を除外した制御を行う。 Further, the update plan data M1 has restriction information for restricting firmware update to a specific version, and the process management unit 52 performs update processing to the firmware version based on the restriction information of the update plan data M1. regulate.
According to such a configuration, an operator who sets the update plan data M1 can restrict (prohibit) updating to a specific version. Thereby, even when comprehensive specification is performed, the process management unit 52 performs control excluding the update process to the specific version based on the restriction information.
　また、基板生産装置１および当該基板生産装置１により生産される基板の種別の少なくとも一方に応じて、ファームウェアの推奨するバージョンを表示することにより、更新計画データＭ１の設定を案内する設定案内部５３をさらに備える。
　このような構成によると、更新計画データＭ１を設定する作業者は、種々のバージョン情報（識別番号、機能などを含む情報）の表示・非表示によらず、推奨バージョンを参照して更新計画データＭ１を設定できる。これにより、更新計画データＭ１の設定時における作業者の負担が軽減される。 In addition, the setting guide unit 53 that guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the recommended version of the firmware in accordance with at least one of the board production apparatus 1 and the type of board produced by the board production apparatus 1. Is further provided.
According to such a configuration, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 refers to the recommended version, regardless of whether various version information (information including identification numbers, functions, etc.) is displayed or not. M1 can be set. This reduces the burden on the operator when setting the update plan data M1.
　また、設定案内部５３は、ファームウェアのバージョンの識別番号および機能を併せて表示することにより、更新計画データＭ１の設定を案内する。
　このような構成によると、更新計画データＭ１の設定を行う作業者は、表示されるファームウェアのバージョンの識別番号および機能に基づいて、基板生産ラインなどに対して当該バージョンを指定することができる。これにより、適切に更新計画データＭ１が設定されるので、生産効率の低下が防止される。 The setting guide unit 53 also guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the firmware version identification number and the function together.
According to such a configuration, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can specify the version for the board production line or the like based on the firmware version identification number and function displayed. Thereby, since the update plan data M1 is appropriately set, a reduction in production efficiency is prevented.
　また、設定案内部５３は、基板生産装置１による生産処理において使用されるファームウェアの機能、および当該機能を有するバージョンの識別番号を併せて表示することにより、更新計画データＭ１の設定を案内する。
　このような構成によると、更新計画データＭ１の設定を行う作業者は、表示されるファームウェアの機能および識別番号に基づいて、基板種別などに対して当該バージョンを指定することができる。これにより、適切に更新計画データＭ１が設定されるので、実装制御に必要とされるファームウェアの機能を確保した生産環境が好適に維持される。 Further, the setting guide unit 53 guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the function of the firmware used in the production process by the substrate production apparatus 1 and the identification number of the version having the function.
According to such a configuration, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can specify the version for the board type or the like based on the displayed firmware function and identification number. Thereby, since the update plan data M1 is appropriately set, the production environment in which the firmware function required for the mounting control is ensured is suitably maintained.
　また、設定案内部５３は、基板生産装置１による生産処理に応じた段取り替え、およびファームウェアの更新処理の所要時間を併せて表示することにより、更新計画データＭ１の設定を案内する。
　このような構成によると、更新計画データＭ１の設定を行う作業者は、表示される段取り替えおよびファームウェアの更新処理の所要時間に基づいて、基板種別などに対して当該バージョンを指定することができる。これにより、ファームウェアの更新処理による基板生産への影響を考慮されて、更新計画データＭ１が設定される。よって、生産効率の低下がより確実に防止される。 In addition, the setting guide unit 53 guides the setting of the update plan data M1 by displaying the time required for the setup change according to the production process by the substrate production apparatus 1 and the firmware update process.
According to such a configuration, the operator who sets the update plan data M1 can specify the version for the board type or the like based on the time required for the setup change and firmware update processing to be displayed. . Thus, the update plan data M1 is set in consideration of the influence on the board production by the firmware update process. Therefore, a decrease in production efficiency can be prevented more reliably.
　また、管理装置５０は、複数の構成機器（フィーダ３０）の識別符号に当該構成機器（フィーダ３０）のファームウェアの現在バージョンを関連付けた管理データＭ２をさらに備え、バージョン取得部５１は、構成機器（フィーダ３０）との通信により当該構成機器（フィーダ３０）の識別符号を取得し、当該識別符号および管理データＭ２に基づいて、管理装置５０に接続されている構成機器（フィーダ３０）のファームウェアの現在バージョンを取得する。 Further, the management device 50 further includes management data M2 in which the current version of the firmware of the component device (feeder 30) is associated with the identification codes of the plurality of component devices (feeder 30), and the version acquisition unit 51 includes the component device (feeder 30). The identification code of the component device (feeder 30) is acquired by communication with the feeder 30), and the firmware of the component device (feeder 30) connected to the management apparatus 50 is currently based on the identification code and management data M2 Get the version.
　このような構成によると、管理装置５０は、通信可能に接続されていない構成機器（フィーダ３０）についても、当該構成機器（フィーダ３０）のファームウェアのバージョンを把握できる。よって、バージョン取得部５１は、構成機器（フィーダ３０）が接続された場合に、当該構成機器（フィーダ３０）の識別符号を取得さえすれば、ファームウェアのバージョンを取得することができる。 According to such a configuration, the management apparatus 50 can grasp the firmware version of the component device (feeder 30) even for the component device (feeder 30) that is not communicably connected. Therefore, when the component device (feeder 30) is connected, the version acquisition unit 51 can acquire the firmware version as long as the identification code of the component device (feeder 30) is acquired.
　また、基板生産装置１は、基板に電子部品を実装する部品実装機３であり、構成機器は、部品実装機において電子部品を供給する部品供給装置１２に交換可能に装着されるフィーダ３０である。
　部品実装機３の所有者によっては、フィーダ３０を大量に保有していることがある。このような場合には、大量のフィーダ３０のファームウェアの管理は容易でない。そのため、フィーダ３０のファームウェアを管理の対象として、本発明を適用することは、特に有用である。 The board production apparatus 1 is a component mounter 3 that mounts electronic components on a board, and the component device is a feeder 30 that is replaceably mounted on a component supply apparatus 12 that supplies electronic components in the component mounter. .
Depending on the owner of the component mounter 3, there may be a large number of feeders 30. In such a case, it is not easy to manage a large amount of feeder 30 firmware. Therefore, it is particularly useful to apply the present invention with the firmware of the feeder 30 as a management target.
　本実施形態に係る基板生産装置１の管理方法は、基板生産装置１の構成機器（フィーダ３０）に組み込まれたファームウェアを管理する方法である。基板生産装置１の管理方法は、ファームウェアのバージョンの指定により当該ファームウェアの更新処理の予定が設定された更新計画データＭ１と、構成機器（フィーダ３０）が管理装置５０に通信可能に接続された場合に、ファームウェアの現在バージョンを取得するバージョン取得工程（Ｓ１１，Ｓ１２）と、更新計画データＭ１および現在バージョンに基づいて、更新計画データにより指定されたバージョンへのファームウェアの更新処理を制御する処理管理工程（Ｓ１３～Ｓ１５）と、を備える。 The management method of the substrate production apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is a method of managing firmware incorporated in the component device (feeder 30) of the substrate production apparatus 1. The management method of the board production apparatus 1 is the case where the update plan data M1 in which the schedule of the firmware update process is set by specifying the firmware version and the component device (feeder 30) are connected to the management apparatus 50 so that they can communicate with each other. In addition, a version acquisition process (S11, S12) for acquiring the current version of the firmware, and a process management process for controlling the update process of the firmware to the version specified by the update plan data based on the update plan data M1 and the current version (S13 to S15).
　このような構成によると、上記と同様の効果を奏する。即ち、基板生産装置１における生産効率の低下が防止される。更新計画データＭ１の設定によっては、現在バージョンを維持されるので、基板生産装置１の構成機器（フィーダ３０）における適切な生産環境が保持される。 Such a configuration provides the same effects as described above. That is, a decrease in production efficiency in the substrate production apparatus 1 is prevented. Depending on the setting of the update plan data M1, the current version is maintained, so that an appropriate production environment in the component device (feeder 30) of the board production apparatus 1 is maintained.
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　実施形態における態様は、「基板生産装置」は部品実装機３であり、且つ「構成機器」はフィーダ３０であるものとして例示された。これに対して、「基板生産装置」が部品実装機３である場合には、管理装置５０は、フィーダ３０の他に、部品装着ヘッド２２、部品カメラ１４、基板カメラ１５、制御装置１６などのファームウェアが組み込まれている機器を上記の「構成機器」としてもよい。この場合には、管理装置５０は、当該構成機器のファームウェアを管理の対象とする。 <Modification of Embodiment>
In the embodiment, the “board production apparatus” is exemplified as the component mounter 3, and the “component device” is exemplified as the feeder 30. On the other hand, when the “board production apparatus” is the component mounter 3, the management apparatus 50 includes the component mounting head 22, the component camera 14, the board camera 15, and the control apparatus 16 in addition to the feeder 30. A device in which firmware is incorporated may be referred to as the “component device”. In this case, the management apparatus 50 sets the firmware of the component device as a management target.
　また、管理装置５０は、部品実装機３の他に、スクリーン印刷機２、リフロー機４、基板搬送装置５、基板反転装置、シールド装着装置、接着剤塗布装置、紫外線照射装置などを上記の「基板生産装置」としてもよい。この場合には、管理装置５０は、当該基板生産装置に搭載される構成機器のファームウェアを管理の対象とする。 In addition to the component mounting machine 3, the management device 50 includes the screen printing machine 2, the reflow machine 4, the board transport apparatus 5, the board reversing apparatus, the shield mounting apparatus, the adhesive coating apparatus, the ultraviolet irradiation apparatus, and the like described above It may be a “substrate production apparatus”. In this case, the management apparatus 50 sets the firmware of the component device mounted on the board production apparatus as a management target.
　実施形態において、バージョン取得部５１は、通信可能なフィーダ３０からＩＤを取得して、当該ＩＤと管理データＭ２に基づいて現在バージョンを取得する（Ｓ１１，Ｓ１２）。これに対して、バージョン取得部５１は、管理データＭ２によらず、フィーダ３０との通信によりＩＤおよび現在バージョンを取得してもよい。 In the embodiment, the version acquisition unit 51 acquires an ID from the communicable feeder 30, and acquires the current version based on the ID and the management data M2 (S11, S12). On the other hand, the version acquisition unit 51 may acquire the ID and the current version through communication with the feeder 30 regardless of the management data M2.
　また、実施形態において、バージョン取得部５１および処理管理部５２は、各基板生産装置１に設けられる。また、設定案内部５３は、ホストコンピュータ４０に設けられる。これに対して、バージョン取得部５１、処理管理部５２、および設定案内部５３は、基板生産装置１と通信可能であれば、基板生産装置１やホストコンピュータ４０の何れか、またはネットワークを介して接続される外部装置に設ける構成としてもよい。 In the embodiment, the version acquisition unit 51 and the process management unit 52 are provided in each substrate production apparatus 1. In addition, the setting guide unit 53 is provided in the host computer 40. On the other hand, if the version acquisition unit 51, the process management unit 52, and the setting guide unit 53 can communicate with the substrate production apparatus 1, the version production unit 51, the processing management unit 52, and the setting guide unit 53 are either via the substrate production apparatus 1 or the host computer 40 or via a network. It is good also as a structure provided in the external apparatus connected.
　具体的には、「構成機器」が実施形態において例示したフィーダ３０である場合には、例えば、部品実装機３にセットされる前に当該フィーダ３０を格納するバッファユニットや、当該フィーダ３０に部品包装テープを装填するためのテープ装填装置において、管理装置５０は、ファームウェアの更新処理を行うようにしてもよい。他の構成機器についても、当該構成機器の格納位置において同様に、現在バージョンの取得やファームウェアの更新処理を行うようにしてもよい。 Specifically, when the “component device” is the feeder 30 illustrated in the embodiment, for example, a buffer unit that stores the feeder 30 before being set in the component mounter 3 or a component in the feeder 30 is used. In the tape loading device for loading the packaging tape, the management device 50 may perform a firmware update process. For other component devices, the current version may be acquired or the firmware may be updated at the storage location of the component device.
　また、このような態様において、管理装置５０は、外部装置において現在バージョンの取得工程（Ｓ１１，Ｓ１２）まで実行するものとし、処理管理工程（Ｓ１３～Ｓ１５）については部品実装機３に実際にフィーダ３０がセットされた後に実行するようにしてもよい。また、管理装置５０は、外部装置において、現在バージョンの取得工程（Ｓ１１，Ｓ１２）および処理管理工程（Ｓ１３～Ｓ１５）の両方を行うようにしてもよい。 Further, in such an aspect, the management device 50 is executed up to the current version acquisition step (S11, S12) in the external device, and the processing management steps (S13 to S15) are actually sent to the component mounter 3. It may be executed after 30 is set. Further, the management apparatus 50 may perform both the current version acquisition process (S11, S12) and the process management process (S13 to S15) in the external apparatus.
　また、管理装置５０は、ファームウェアの管理制御において、現在バージョンおよび更新計画データＭ１に基づいて、更新処理を実行するか否かを判定する（Ｓ１３）。ここで、管理装置５０の処理管理部５２のうち上記の判定（Ｓ１３）を実行する部分を外部装置に設け、ファームウェアの更新処理を行う部分を基板生産装置１に設ける構成としてもよい。 Further, the management device 50 determines whether or not to execute the update process based on the current version and the update plan data M1 in the firmware management control (S13). Here, a part of the process management unit 52 of the management apparatus 50 that performs the above determination (S13) may be provided in the external apparatus, and a part that performs firmware update processing may be provided in the substrate production apparatus 1.
　具体的には、例えば外部装置において上記の判定（Ｓ１３）を行い、その結果をフィーダ３０の制御部３３のメモリに記憶する。そして、当該フィーダ３０が部品実装機３にセットされた際に、制御装置１６がフィーダ３０のメモリに記憶された判定結果を読み取り、処理管理部５２が当該判定結果に応じて更新処理を制御する。このような構成においても、実施形態と同様の効果を奏する。 Specifically, for example, the above determination (S13) is performed in an external device, and the result is stored in the memory of the control unit 33 of the feeder 30. When the feeder 30 is set in the component mounter 3, the control device 16 reads the determination result stored in the memory of the feeder 30, and the process management unit 52 controls the update process according to the determination result. . Even in such a configuration, the same effects as in the embodiment can be obtained.
　１：基板生産装置
　　２：スクリーン印刷機、　３：部品実装機、　４：リフロー機
　　５：基板搬送装置
　　　１１：基台、　１２：部品供給装置、　１３：部品移載装置
　　　１４：部品カメラ、　１５：基板カメラ、　１６：制御装置
　　　　２１：ヘッド駆動機構、　２２：部品装着ヘッド
　　　　２３：吸着ノズル
　　　　３０：フィーダ（構成機器）
　　　　　３１：フィーダ本体、　３２：供給リール
　　　　　３３：制御部、　３４：部品供給部
　４０：ホストコンピュータ、　４１：記憶装置
　５０：管理装置
　　５１：バージョン取得部、　５２：処理管理部、　５３：設定案内部
　Ｌ１～Ｌ３：基板生産ライン、
　Ｍ１：更新計画データ、　Ｍ２：管理データ DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1: Board | substrate production apparatus 2: Screen printing machine 3: Component mounting machine 4: Reflow machine 5: Board | substrate conveyance apparatus 11: Base, 12: Component supply apparatus, 13: Component transfer apparatus 14: Component camera, 15: Board camera 16: Control device 21: Head drive mechanism 22: Component mounting head 23: Suction nozzle 30: Feeder (component equipment)
31: Feeder body 32: Supply reel 33: Control unit 34: Component supply unit 40: Host computer 41: Storage device 50: Management device 51: Version acquisition unit 52: Process management unit 53: Setting guide unit L1 ~ L3: Board production line
M1: Update plan data, M2: Management data

Claims (11)

  1. 　基板生産装置の構成機器に組み込まれたファームウェアを管理する管理装置であって、
    　前記ファームウェアのバージョンの指定により当該ファームウェアの更新処理の予定が設定された更新計画データと、
    　前記構成機器が前記管理装置に通信可能に接続された場合に、前記ファームウェアの現在バージョンを取得するバージョン取得部と、
    　前記更新計画データおよび前記現在バージョンに基づいて、前記更新計画データにより指定された前記バージョンへの前記ファームウェアの更新処理を制御する処理管理部と、
    　を備える基板生産装置の管理装置。     A management device that manages firmware embedded in the component equipment of a board production device,
    Update plan data in which the schedule of the firmware update process is set by specifying the firmware version;
    A version acquisition unit that acquires a current version of the firmware when the component device is communicably connected to the management device;
    A process management unit that controls update processing of the firmware to the version specified by the update plan data based on the update plan data and the current version;
    A substrate production apparatus management apparatus comprising:
  2. 　前記更新計画データは、複数の前記基板生産装置により構成される複数の基板生産ラインに対して、前記ファームウェアの前記バージョンを指定することにより前記更新処理の予定が設定されている、請求項１の基板生産装置の管理装置。 2. The update plan data according to claim 1, wherein the update processing schedule is set by designating the version of the firmware for a plurality of substrate production lines configured by a plurality of substrate production apparatuses. Management equipment for board production equipment.
  3. 　前記更新計画データは、前記基板生産装置による生産処理の実行順序が設定された複数の生産計画に対して、前記ファームウェアの前記バージョンを指定することにより前記更新処理の予定が設定されている、請求項１または２の基板生産装置の管理装置。 In the update plan data, the update process schedule is set by designating the version of the firmware for a plurality of production plans in which the execution order of the production process by the substrate production apparatus is set. Item 3. A substrate production apparatus management apparatus according to item 1 or 2.
  4. 　前記更新計画データは、特定の前記バージョンへの前記ファームウェアの更新を規制する規制情報を有し、
    　前記処理管理部は、前記更新計画データの前記規制情報に基づいて、前記ファームウェアの前記バージョンへの更新処理を規制する、請求項１～３の何れか一項の基板生産装置の管理装置。     The update plan data has regulation information that regulates updating of the firmware to the specific version,
    The management apparatus for a substrate production apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the process management unit regulates update processing of the firmware to the version based on the regulation information of the update plan data.
  5. 　前記基板生産装置および当該基板生産装置により生産される基板の種別の少なくとも一方に応じて、前記ファームウェアの推奨する前記バージョンを表示することにより、前記更新計画データの設定を案内する設定案内部をさらに備える、請求項１～４の基板生産装置の管理装置。 A setting guide unit for guiding the setting of the update plan data by displaying the version recommended by the firmware according to at least one of the board production apparatus and the type of board produced by the board production apparatus; 5. The substrate production apparatus management apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:
  6. 　前記設定案内部は、前記ファームウェアの前記バージョンの識別番号および機能を併せて表示することにより、前記更新計画データの設定を案内する、請求項５の基板生産装置の管理装置。 The management apparatus for a board production apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the setting guide unit guides the setting of the update plan data by displaying the identification number and function of the version of the firmware together.
  7. 　前記設定案内部は、前記基板生産装置による生産処理において使用される前記ファームウェアの機能、および当該機能を有する前記バージョンの前記識別番号を併せて表示することにより、前記更新計画データの設定を案内する、請求項５または６の基板生産装置の管理装置。 The setting guide unit guides the setting of the update plan data by displaying the function of the firmware used in the production process by the substrate production apparatus and the identification number of the version having the function. A management apparatus for a substrate production apparatus according to claim 5 or 6.
  8. 　前記設定案内部は、前記基板生産装置による生産処理に応じた段取り替え、および前記ファームウェアの更新処理の所要時間を併せて表示することにより、前記更新計画データの設定を案内する、請求項５～７の何れか一項の基板生産装置の管理装置。 The setting guide unit guides the setting of the update plan data by displaying the time required for the setup change according to the production process by the substrate production apparatus and the update process of the firmware. 8. The management apparatus for a substrate production apparatus according to any one of 7 above.
  9. 　前記管理装置は、複数の前記構成機器の識別符号に当該構成機器の前記ファームウェアの前記現在バージョンを関連付けた管理データをさらに備え、
    　前記バージョン取得部は、前記構成機器との通信により当該構成機器の前記識別符号を取得し、当該識別符号および前記管理データに基づいて、前記管理装置に接続されている前記構成機器の前記ファームウェアの前記現在バージョンを取得する、請求項１～８の何れか一項の基板生産装置の管理装置。     The management device further comprises management data in which the current version of the firmware of the component device is associated with identification codes of the component devices,
    The version acquisition unit acquires the identification code of the component device by communication with the component device, and based on the identification code and the management data, the version of the firmware of the component device connected to the management device 9. The management apparatus for a substrate production apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the current version is acquired.
  10. 　前記基板生産装置は、前記基板に電子部品を実装する部品実装機であり、
    　前記構成機器は、前記部品実装機において前記電子部品を供給する部品供給装置に交換可能に装着されるフィーダである、請求項１～９の何れか一項の基板生産装置の管理装置。     The board production apparatus is a component mounter that mounts electronic components on the board,
    10. The board production apparatus management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the component device is a feeder that is replaceably mounted on a component supply apparatus that supplies the electronic component in the component mounter.
  11. 　基板生産装置の構成機器に組み込まれたファームウェアを管理する管理方法であって、
    　前記ファームウェアのバージョンの指定により当該ファームウェアの更新処理の予定が設定された更新計画データと、
    　前記構成機器が前記管理装置に通信可能に接続された場合に、前記ファームウェアの現在バージョンを取得するバージョン取得工程と、
    　前記更新計画データおよび前記現在バージョンに基づいて、前記更新計画データにより指定された前記バージョンへの前記ファームウェアの更新処理を制御する処理管理工程と、
    　を備える基板生産装置の管理方法。     A management method for managing firmware embedded in a component device of a board production apparatus,
    Update plan data in which the schedule of the firmware update process is set by specifying the firmware version;
    A version acquisition step of acquiring a current version of the firmware when the component device is communicably connected to the management device;
    A process management step for controlling an update process of the firmware to the version specified by the update plan data based on the update plan data and the current version;
    A method for managing a board production apparatus comprising:
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