WO2015198459A1 - Remote monitoring assistance device - Google Patents

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WO2015198459A1
WO2015198459A1 PCT/JP2014/067085 JP2014067085W WO2015198459A1 WO 2015198459 A1 WO2015198459 A1 WO 2015198459A1 JP 2014067085 W JP2014067085 W JP 2014067085W WO 2015198459 A1 WO2015198459 A1 WO 2015198459A1
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忍 関根
徹 柴田
和隆 岩崎
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ジャパンエレベーターサービスホールディングス株式会社
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66B—ELEVATORS; ESCALATORS OR MOVING WALKWAYS
    • B66B5/00—Applications of checking, fault-correcting, or safety devices in elevators

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  • the present invention relates to a remote monitoring support device that performs remote monitoring of an elevator.
  • a control board that controls the operation operation of the elevator is provided with a communication function, and communication is performed between the control board and a management server computer installed at a remote location of the elevator.
  • a management server computer installed at a remote location of the elevator.
  • an elevator remote monitoring system that monitors the status of the elevator in a remote location. Thereby, the state of the said elevator can be monitored in the remote place of the said elevator, without dispatching a worker to the site where the elevator is installed.
  • the above-described conventional technology is, for example, an old elevator or the like, and in the case of an elevator that is not assumed to be remotely monitored at the time of installation, the elevator control board does not have a communication function. There was a problem that it was difficult to perform remote monitoring after installation.
  • the above-described conventional technique has a problem that it is troublesome for the worker to visit the site for each diagnostic maintenance work periodically performed at the site where the elevator is installed.
  • the manager of the building where the elevator is installed must contact the worker.
  • the conventional technology described above has a problem that when a failure occurs in an elevator that does not support remote monitoring, the discovery of the failure is delayed or the response to solve the failure is delayed.
  • the existing elevator control device when performing remote monitoring of an existing elevator using the above-described conventional technology, the existing elevator control device must be replaced with another control board to which a communication function is added. That is, when performing remote monitoring of an existing elevator using the above-described conventional technique, the entire control board must be replaced, which increases the work and is troublesome. Further, in this case, the elevator cannot be used during the control board replacement work, and there is a problem that the activity of the user of the high-rise building may be hindered.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a remote monitoring support device that can perform remote monitoring of an elevator regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator itself in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.
  • the present invention eliminates the problems associated with the prior art described above, and can perform remote monitoring of the elevator regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator itself, thereby improving the reliability of the elevator.
  • An object is to provide a support device.
  • a remote monitoring support apparatus is a remote monitoring support apparatus that performs communication between a control board that controls the operation of an elevator and a management server computer.
  • a contact provided on the control board for inputting / outputting a signal between the control board and the outside of the control board, and outputting a signal depending on whether or not the operation state of the elevator is a normal operation state
  • An acquisition unit that acquires the signal from a contact that changes state or a wiring connected to the contact, and whether or not the operation state is a normal operation state based on the output state of the signal acquired by the acquisition unit
  • Determining means for determining, and when the determining means determines that the operating state is not a normal operating state, notification information including information relating to the state of the elevator Generating means for generating a notification information in which the generating means has generated, characterized by comprising a transmitting means for transmitting to said management server computer.
  • the acquisition unit is a relay whose operation state is switched according to a control signal for controlling each part output to each part provided in the elevator.
  • the signal is acquired from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, the determination unit is configured to acquire the relay in a state where the operation state of the elevator is not a normal operation state. It is characterized in that when the signal output from is acquired, it is determined that the operation state is not a normal operation state.
  • the remote monitoring support device is the relay according to the above invention, wherein the acquisition means switches the operating state depending on whether or not power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each part of the elevator.
  • the signal is acquired from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, and the determination unit is configured to acquire the signal when the relay is in a state where power of a predetermined voltage is not supplied.
  • the determination unit is configured to acquire the signal when the relay is in a state where power of a predetermined voltage is not supplied.
  • the remote monitoring support device is the remote monitoring support device according to the above invention, wherein the acquisition means uses the connection position with a power supply circuit that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each part included in the elevator as a contact.
  • the operation state is obtained when the signal is acquired from a contact or a wiring connected to the contact, and the determination unit acquires the output state of zero because the acquisition unit is not supplied with power of a predetermined voltage. Is determined not to be in a normal operation state.
  • the remote monitoring support device since information related to the state of the elevator can be acquired via the management server computer in the remote location of the elevator, the remote monitoring of the elevator regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator itself. There is an effect that can be performed.
  • FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus constituting the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart (No. 1) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart (No.
  • FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support apparatus constituting the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the process sequence of the remote monitoring assistance apparatus of Embodiment 3 concerning this invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the process sequence of the remote monitoring assistance apparatus of Embodiment 3 concerning this invention.
  • FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support apparatus constituting the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the process sequence of the remote monitoring assistance apparatus of Embodiment 4 concerning this invention.
  • FIG. 16 is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the process sequence of the remote monitoring assistance apparatus of Embodiment 4 concerning this invention.
  • FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support apparatus constituting the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 20 is a flowchart (No. 1) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 21 is a flowchart (No. 2) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the remote monitoring system 100 includes, for example, a control board (control device) 110, a remote monitoring support device 120, a management server computer 130, and a telephone 140. be able to.
  • the remote monitoring system 100 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 using a management server computer 130 installed at a remote location of the elevator 101.
  • the management server computer 130 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 via the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the management server computer 130 is installed in a remote place away from the place where the elevator 101 is installed, which is different from the place where the elevator 101 to be monitored is installed. Specifically, the management server computer 130 can be installed, for example, in a maintenance management company 150 that performs maintenance management of the elevator 101.
  • the telephone 140 is installed in, for example, the maintenance management company 150 in which the management server computer 130 is installed.
  • the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140 By installing the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140 in the maintenance management company 150, a person in the car 102 of the elevator 101 and an operator of the maintenance management company 150 can talk directly.
  • the elevator 101 is installed in a multi-storey building or the like, and includes a basket (car) 102 on which people and articles are mounted. One basket 102 is provided for each elevator 101. The basket 102 is provided in a hoistway (not shown) penetrating each floor in the building along the vertical direction.
  • the elevator 101 can be realized by, for example, a rope type (traction type) elevator.
  • the elevator 101 that can be monitored by the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is not limited to a rope type elevator.
  • a hydraulic elevator 101 may be monitored instead of the rope type elevator 101 or in addition to the rope type elevator 101.
  • the basket 102 is provided with an operation panel 102a including operation buttons including a destination floor button and a door opening / closing button, a display for displaying a floor where the basket 102 is located, and the like.
  • the operation buttons may include an emergency call button that is operated during a call with an administrator or operator outside the car 102.
  • An operation panel 102a provided in the basket 102 includes a control board for the operation panel 102a, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 102a.
  • the basket 102 is provided with an interphone terminal device 102b.
  • the interphone terminal device 102b includes a call button, a microphone, and a speaker (all not shown).
  • the interphone terminal device 102 b is connected to the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • a drive mechanism 104 related to the raising / lowering operation of the basket 102 is provided in the hoistway.
  • the drive mechanism 104 can be provided in the upper part in a hoistway, for example.
  • the drive mechanism 104 includes a hoisting machine, a pulley, a rope 104a, a counterweight 104b, and the like.
  • the drive mechanism 104 further includes an electromagnetic brake, a speed governor, and the like (all are not shown). Since the drive mechanism 104 can be easily realized by using a known technique, the description thereof is omitted.
  • the drive mechanism 104 is not restricted to what is provided in the upper part in a hoistway. For example, in the case of the hydraulic elevator 101, the drive mechanism 104 may be provided at the bottom (pit) in the hoistway.
  • the basket 102 is connected to one end of the rope 104a, and the counterweight 104b is connected to the other end of the rope 104a.
  • the hoisting machine is driven in a state where the rope 104a having the cage 102 and the counterweight 104b connected to both ends is hooked on the pulley and the hoisting machine, and between the rope 104a and the pulley.
  • the cage 102 is moved up and down using the frictional force (traction).
  • the hoistway is provided with a guide rail (not shown) for guiding the raising / lowering position of the basket 102.
  • Doors 105a and 102c are provided at positions (depots) 105 and the cage 102 corresponding to each floor in the hoistway, respectively.
  • the car 102 is provided with a motor (not shown) that opens and closes the door 102 c provided on the car 102 and the door 105 a provided on the landing 105. Motors that open and close the doors 105 a and 102 c are connected to the control board 110.
  • the door 105a provided at the landing 105 is locked by a device called an interlock or the like.
  • the drive mechanism portion of the door 102c provided in the cage 102 and the interlock are engaged, and the locking by the interlock is released, and the door 102c provided in the cage 102 is released.
  • the door 105a provided in the landing 105 opens and closes in conjunction.
  • the elevator 101 includes a door opening / closing sensor (not shown) that detects opening / closing of the doors 102c and 105a.
  • the output of the door open / close sensor changes depending on whether the doors 102c and 105a are open or closed.
  • the door opening / closing sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor.
  • the door opening / closing sensor is connected to the control board 110 via wiring, and a signal output from the door opening / closing sensor is input to the control board 110 via the wiring.
  • Each platform 105 is provided with an operation panel 105b provided with a platform call button (not shown), a display for displaying the floor where the basket 102 is located, and the like.
  • Each operation panel 105b provided in each platform 105 includes a control board for the operation panel 105b, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 105b.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing that houses the control board 110 of the elevator 101, a wall of a hoistway, or the like.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122.
  • the main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110.
  • the main control board 121 is connected to the management server computer 130 via a network 160 such as the Internet.
  • a network 160 such as the Internet.
  • the voice communication board 122 is connected to the interphone terminal device 102b and the public voice network 170.
  • the voice communication board 122 can be realized by a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) board, for example.
  • Public voice network 170 includes a fixed telephone network (public switched telephone network) and a mobile telephone network.
  • the public voice network 170 is composed of a plurality of exchanges (not shown) such as a subscriber line exchange that accommodates telephone lines, a relay exchange that bundles the subscriber line exchanges, and a gateway exchange that is connected to the telephone network of another operator. Yes. Since the public voice network 170 is a known technique, the description thereof is omitted.
  • the main control board 121 may perform communication using a PHS board included in the voice communication board 122.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 uses the PHS board for voice communication as well as data communication. Since the installation location of the elevator 101 is fixed, by performing communication using PHS, it is possible to secure the communication quality and to reduce the cost for communication.
  • the management server computer 130 can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer, for example.
  • An operation terminal device 131 may be connected to the management server computer 130.
  • the management server computer 130 and the operation terminal device 131 may be installed in the same place or in different places.
  • One or more terminal devices 131 may be used for operation.
  • the operation terminal device 131 can be realized by, for example, a computer device such as an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse, or a personal computer equipped with a display. Further, a printer (not shown) for outputting a report describing the state of the elevator 101 may be connected to the operation terminal device 131.
  • a PBX Primary Branch exchange, see reference numeral 205 in FIG. 2
  • the telephone 140 is connected to the public voice network 170 via PBX.
  • the telephone 140 may be directly connected to the public voice network 170 without providing the PBX.
  • FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • control board 110 controls the operation of the elevator 101 by driving and controlling each part of the elevator 101.
  • the control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 and controls the operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each part.
  • the control board for the operation panel 102a described above generates a call signal corresponding to the input operation every time an input operation to the operation button by a user of the elevator 101 or the like is received, and outputs the generated call signal to the control board 110. To do.
  • the control board 110 controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 by outputting a control signal for driving and controlling the drive mechanism 104 based on, for example, a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a.
  • control board 110 generates, for example, a control signal for a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a, and the generated control signal. Is output to a motor that moves the car 102 up and down. Thereby, the motor which raises / lowers the cage 102 is rotationally driven in a direction to raise or lower the cage 102.
  • the motor that raises and lowers the car 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is driven and controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the car 102 is stopped.
  • control board 110 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down, the control board 110 acquires the number of rotations of each motor operated according to the control signal.
  • the number of rotations of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder.
  • the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor has operated normally in accordance with a control signal output to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down.
  • control board 110 is used for control to operate a brake so as to stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a.
  • a signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the brake.
  • the brake operates in accordance with a control signal output from the control board 110 to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 and to stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped on a predetermined floor.
  • control board 110 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the brake, the control board 110 acquires an output signal from the brake sensor whose output changes according to the operation of the brake.
  • the brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. Thereby, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake has operated normally according to the control signal output to the brake.
  • the control board 110 controls to open and close the doors 102c and 105a on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped by a brake based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a. And the generated control signal is output to a motor that opens and closes the door 102c of the car 102 and the door 105a of the landing 105. Thereby, the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped. As described above, since the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock or the like, the motor does not operate when the door 105a is not completely closed.
  • the control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor each time a control signal is output to the motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are operating normally according to a control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.
  • control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal indicating the floor on which the car 102 is located to the control board for the operation panel 102a.
  • the floor on which the car 102 is located can be specified based on, for example, an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway.
  • the control board for the operation panel 102a receives a control signal including a floor signal
  • the control board controls the display unit based on the received control signal, and the floor where the cage 102 is located and the moving direction (ascending) Or is it going down).
  • the control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a and the control board for the operation panel 105b, for example, whenever the position of the car 102 is switched. Alternatively, the control board 110 periodically outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a and the control board for the operation panel 105b regardless of the position of the cage 102, for example. You may do.
  • the control board for the operation panel 105b Like the control board for the operation panel 102a, the control board for the operation panel 105b generates a call signal corresponding to the input operation every time an input operation to the landing call button by a user of the elevator 101 is received, The generated call signal is output to the control board 110.
  • the control board 110 When the call signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 105b, the control board 110 is output from the control board for the operation panel 105b in the same manner as when the signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 102a. Based on the signals, various control signals are generated, and the generated control signals are output to the corresponding units to control the operation of the elevator 101.
  • the control board 110 outputs an activation signal indicating that each unit has been activated in order to move the car 102 up and down every time the car 102 is moved up and down in response to a signal output from the operation panel 102 a or the operation panel 105 b. .
  • the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the second floor, it outputs the activation signal once.
  • the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping on the way, the control board 110 outputs the activation signal once.
  • the control board 110 outputs the activation signal twice.
  • the control board 110 may calculate the travel distance and travel time of the car 102 each time the car 102 is moved up and down.
  • the travel distance of the basket 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the number of activations.
  • the traveling time of the car 102 can be calculated based on the floor signal, for example. Specifically, for example, when a call operation is received from the operation panel 105b of the fourth-floor platform 105 with the basket 102 on the first floor, the basket 102 moves from the first floor to the fourth floor for the third floor. To do.
  • the control board 110 includes a memory (not shown) and stores the number of times the activation signal is output, that is, the number of activations, in the memory every time the activation signal is output.
  • the control board 110 may store, in the memory, the history of operation of each unit driven during the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 or the opening / closing operation of the doors 105a and 102c, instead of or in addition to the number of activations.
  • the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Information may be stored in the memory as a history of operation.
  • control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are open or closed based on the output value of the door open / close sensor.
  • the control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a based on a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a output by itself and an output value of the door opening / closing sensor. It can be determined whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are actually opened and closed.
  • the control board 110 when the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been switched. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 informs the outside that the operation mode has been switched. A signal to notify or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (that is, an operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. Specifically, the control board 110 indicates that, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the operation mode is switched. A signal to notify to the outside or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (the operation mode is a normal operation mode) is output.
  • the control board 110 detects a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal (reporting signal) for notifying the occurrence of the failure. Specifically, for example, although the control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. When this is detected, a signal (report signal) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c in the elevator 101 is output (reported).
  • the control board 110 can output (report) an alarm signal to the outside of the control board 110 via a wiring connecting the control board 110 and an external device, for example. More specifically, the control board 110 is configured such that, for example, a wiring for connecting the control board 110 and an external device sends an alarm signal to the outside of the control board 110 via a contact point connected to the control board 110. Can be output (reported).
  • the control board 110 may output (report) an alarm signal to the outside of the control board 110 via a terminal provided on the control board 110, for example.
  • the control board 110 outputs a signal for reporting to the outside of the control board 110 (reporting) via a communication terminal that communicates with an external device of the elevator 101, for example. can do.
  • the control board 110 is provided, for example, via a terminal (hereinafter referred to as a “maintenance / inspection terminal”) provided on the control board 110 and capable of connecting a diagnostic terminal device to the control board 110.
  • a signal for reporting may be output (reported) to the outside of the control board 110.
  • the interphone terminal device 102b When the call button is operated, the interphone terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 transmits the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205.
  • voice communication can be performed between the interphone terminal device 102b and the telephone 140.
  • the interphone terminal device 102b remotely monitors the voice signal input to the microphone in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone set 140 installed in the maintenance management company 150 is established. The data is output to the support device 120. Further, the interphone terminal device 102b receives the audio signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via a speaker in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 acquires a signal (control signal) output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101, and generates notification information based on the acquired control signal.
  • the notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130.
  • the notification information includes information related to the state of the elevator 101, identification information of the elevator 101 that is the transmission source of the notification information, and the like.
  • Information about the state of the elevator 101 includes, for example, the direction in which the car 102 is moved up and down, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, whether the car 102 has stopped on the floor to which the car 102 is moved, and the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c. Indicates the presence or absence of the operation. Moreover, the information regarding the state of the elevator 101 indicates, for example, the floor where the car 102 is currently located, whether or not various safety devices are activated, and the like.
  • the identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the manufacturing number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address, etc.) of the elevator 101, It may be a number arbitrarily set by an operator who performs maintenance and inspection.
  • the identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining characters such as numbers having a predetermined number of digits and alphabets.
  • the main control board 121 provided in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be constituted by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitoring control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 acquires the control signal output from the control board 110 via the relay board 201 in the main control board 121.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 connects, for example, a relay provided on the control board 110 and the relay board 201, and from a relay whose output (output state) changes according to a control signal output from the control board 110. Is obtained in the main control board 121. In this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 can acquire the control signal output from the control board 110 from the relay via the relay board 201 in the main control board 121.
  • the relay is provided corresponding to each part to be controlled by the control board 110, and the output state changes (for example, turns ON / OFF) according to the state of each part included in the elevator 101.
  • an electromagnetic relay that opens and closes by moving a contact physically by an electromagnet can be used.
  • the contact of the electromagnetic relay may be, for example, a make (contact is closed when a current is passed) contact or a break (contact is opened when a current is passed) contact.
  • the contact of the electromagnetic relay may be, for example, a transfer (switching a plurality of contacts by passing a current) contact, or a ratchet (switching the opening and closing of the contact every time a current is passed).
  • a solid state relay or a program relay may be used as the relay.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 may be connected to a wiring connected to a relay, for example, and may acquire an output from the wiring on the main control board 121. Also in this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 acquires the control signal output from the control board 110 from the relay (wiring connected to the relay) via the relay board 201 in the main control board 121. Can do.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 provides a contact point between the control board 110 and the relay board 201 on a leg that supports the relay with respect to the control board 110 (wiring that connects the control board 110 and the relay). It can be provided and connected to the control board 110 via the contact.
  • the contact point can be provided on a leg for signals input from the control board 110 to the relay (wiring for connecting the control board 110 and the relay).
  • This contact may be provided on a leg for signals output from the relay to the control board 110 (wiring for connecting the control board 110 and the relay).
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is configured such that, for example, the control board 110 and the legs of the IC chip (wiring that connects the control board 110 and the IC chip) provided on the control board 110 corresponding to each unit included in the elevator 101 A contact point with the relay board 201 can be provided and connected to the control board 110 via the contact point.
  • the contact point may be provided on a leg for a signal input from the control board 110 to the IC chip (wiring for connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip), and for a signal output from the IC chip to the control board 110. May be provided on the legs (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip).
  • the control board 110 is provided with an LED that is turned on or off in conjunction with the operation of each part of the elevator 101 so that an operator or the like can visually confirm the operation state of each part of the elevator 101.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 includes, for example, a photoelectric sensor (not shown) whose output changes depending on whether the LED is turned on or off, connects the photoelectric sensor to the relay board 201, and connects the relay board 201.
  • the control signal output from the control board 110 may be acquired by acquiring the output value of the photoelectric sensor via the main control board 121.
  • the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is connected to, for example, a contact (terminal) where a wiring that connects the control board 110 and each unit that is a control signal output destination is connected to the control board 110. Can do. Accordingly, the remote monitoring support device 120 can acquire a control signal from the contact (terminal) with the wiring on the control board 110 via the relay board 201.
  • the contacts (terminals) in this case are not limited to those provided on the control board 110, but in the middle of the wiring connecting the control board 110 and each part that is the output destination of the control signal, the remote monitoring support device It may be connected to the relay board 201 at 120.
  • the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is connected to a wiring (branch line) that branches the wiring that connects the control board 110 and each unit that is the output destination of the control signal from the control board 110. be able to.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 can acquire a control signal from the branch line via the relay board 201.
  • a branch connector for branching a control signal output from the control board 110 in two directions may be provided at a branch position between a wiring and a branch line connecting each part of the elevator 101 and the control board 110.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 can be easily connected to the control board 110 via the branch connector.
  • the relay board 201 analyzes the signal that has received the input, and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202.
  • the monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204.
  • the monitoring control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203.
  • the monitoring control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.
  • the memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off.
  • the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), or the like.
  • the various signals output from the control board 110 vary depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like.
  • the relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts it into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote of the elevator 101 can be controlled regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Can be monitored.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110.
  • the operation command signal is, for example, a signal similar to a signal output from the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b when an input operation instructing movement to a predetermined floor is received on the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b. (Call signal etc.).
  • the operation command signal is, for example, moving the car 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, stopping the moved car 102 on the corresponding floor, or stopping the car 102 on the stopped floor. Including a signal for opening and closing the door 102c of the car and the door 105a of the hall 105.
  • control board 110 When the control board 110 receives the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and sends the generated various control signals to the elevator. It outputs to each part with which 101 is provided.
  • the main control board 121 sends various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal (not shown) provided in the elevator 101, for example. To enter.
  • Maintenance terminals are provided on the control board 110.
  • the maintenance / inspection terminal may be electrically connected to the input terminal of the control board 110 and may be separate from the control board 110.
  • the maintenance / inspection terminal is provided, for example, for connecting a terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance / inspection work when the maintenance / inspection work is performed on the site where the elevator 101 is installed.
  • the terminals for maintenance and inspection are not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided regardless of whether the terminal is newly installed or new.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 When the relay board 201 and the control board 110 are connected via a maintenance / inspection terminal, the remote monitoring support device 120 is connected to the maintenance / inspection terminal so as to be disconnected (not shown). May be provided.
  • the connection terminal and the maintenance / inspection terminal can be connected by inserting and fitting the connection terminal into the maintenance / inspection terminal.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204.
  • the management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120 when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.
  • the management server computer 130 responds to an input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) instructing transmission of notification information regarding a result of a diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101. Send instructions).
  • the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the elevator 101 in addition to the notification information transmission instruction.
  • the diagnosis operation is a signal that indicates whether each unit is operated normally in accordance with the output signal by outputting a signal for operating each unit in a predetermined order from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101. Is output from the control board 110.
  • the management server computer 130 may output the next diagnosis instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the diagnosis instruction was output (every predetermined period such as every month).
  • the management server computer 130 instructs transmission of notification information related to the history of operation operations stored in the control board 110 in accordance with an input operation received in the management server computer 130 or periodically.
  • An instruction signal (notification information transmission instruction) may be transmitted.
  • the notification information related to the history of the operation operation includes, for example, information related to the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is moved up and down, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Can be realized.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 When the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates the operation command signal based on the received instruction signal, and uses the generated operation command signal as the control board 110. Output for. In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, outputs a signal (control signal) output from the control board 110. When a signal or the like is acquired, response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.
  • the management server computer 130 generates report information based on the response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the management server computer 130 generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of, for example, transmitting a diagnosis instruction and a notification information transmission instruction.
  • the management server computer 130 generates report information including information on the travel distance and the number of activations of the elevator 101, for example.
  • the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information.
  • the report for example, every time when the elevator 101 performs a diagnostic operation, that is, every time response information corresponding to an instruction signal (diagnostic instruction) that instructs execution of the diagnostic operation transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120 is received. Can be issued.
  • the management server computer 130 generates, for example, print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information.
  • the data is output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130.
  • the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by controlling the drive of the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generating unit 303, an output unit 304, and an acquiring unit 305.
  • the determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307 are realized.
  • the functions of the reception unit 301, the storage unit 302, the generation unit 303, the output unit 304, the acquisition unit 305, the determination unit 306, and the transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention are as follows. It can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130.
  • the reception unit 301 receives a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130.
  • the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnosis instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
  • the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnosis operation when the reception unit 301 receives a transmission instruction.
  • the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201.
  • the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction for outputting a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.
  • the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 being raised and lowered, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like.
  • An operation command signal to be driven and controlled by 110 is generated.
  • the output unit 304 When the receiving unit 301 receives a transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation to the control board 110. In the first embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.
  • the output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal, for example, via a terminal for connecting a portable terminal device (a maintenance diagnosis terminal, not shown) at the time of inspection work performed by a worker on site. Since the operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, as in the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, A diagnostic operation can be performed on the control board 110.
  • the output unit 304 may output, for example, an operation command signal for the control board 110 via wiring that connects each part of the elevator 101 and the control board 110.
  • the output unit 304 can output an operation command signal for the control board 110 via, for example, a wiring in which each part of the elevator 101 outputs a signal to the control board 110.
  • the output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and the operation command signal for executing the next diagnosis operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation command signal is output to the control board 110. It may be output. Specifically, for example, the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has passed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation was output based on the date and time information stored in the storage unit 302. An operation command signal may be output.
  • an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
  • the diagnosis operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the burden on communication.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110.
  • the acquisition unit 305 is a contact provided on the control board 110 to input and output signals between the control board 110 and the outside of the control board 110, and whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state or not.
  • the signal is acquired from the contact where the output state of the signal changes or the wiring connected to the contact.
  • the contact may be realized by a terminal in which a plurality of contacts are arranged, or may be realized by a connector that allows insertion and removal of a corresponding connector.
  • the acquisition unit 305 uses, as a contact, a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched according to a control signal for controlling each unit that is output to each unit included in the elevator 101.
  • a signal is acquired from the wiring connected to the contact.
  • the acquisition unit 305 uses, for example, a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched according to a signal input to the control board 110 from each unit included in the elevator 101 as a contact, or the contact or the contact. You may acquire a signal from the connected wiring.
  • the output of the relay changes when the operation state of the elevator 101 is switched.
  • the output of the relay changes depending on the state of each part provided in the elevator 101 whose operation state is switched according to a control signal.
  • such a relay is provided, for example, in a safety circuit that determines whether or not the elevator 101 can be safely operated based on signals output from each unit included in the elevator 101. It can be realized by a relay.
  • the output of the relay provided in the safety circuit changes between a state where the elevator 101 can operate safely (normal operation state) and a state where the elevator 101 cannot operate safely (state which is not the normal operation state).
  • the safety circuit is used when, for example, an operator who performs maintenance and inspection of the elevator 101 moves a stop switch that operates to stop the operation of the elevator 101 during the maintenance and inspection work, and the car 102 moves beyond the normal traveling range.
  • Various switches such as a limit switch that operates to stop the car 102 and a switch that operates when the moving speed of the car 102 that controls the speed governor exceeds a specified speed are provided.
  • the relay of the safety circuit is connected in series with various switches connected in series with each other, and the output changes when any one of the switches is activated.
  • the state where the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state is not limited to the case where the safety circuit is activated.
  • the elevator 101 controlled by the control board 110 cannot operate even if various switches constituting the safety circuit are not operated.
  • the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped to each part included in the elevator 101.
  • the display device provided on the operation panel 105b When the display device provided on the operation panel 105b receives a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped, for example, based on the signal, “pause”, “failure”, “call staff”, etc. Display a message.
  • the display provided in the operation panel 105b may stop displaying (display nothing on the screen) when receiving a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped.
  • such a relay is realized by a relay provided in a non-startable circuit that determines whether or not the elevator 101 can be started based on signals output from each unit included in the elevator 101, for example. Can do.
  • the output of the relay provided in the non-startable circuit changes depending on whether the elevator 101 can be started or not.
  • Such a relay is, for example, a relay whose output state changes according to a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor among the units included in the elevator 101, or the basket 102, for example.
  • This can be realized by a relay whose output state changes according to a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a.
  • a relay can be realized by, for example, a relay of a door opening / closing sensor that detects opening / closing of the doors 102c, 105a, and the output state changes according to the opening / closing state of the doors 102c, 105a.
  • the acquisition unit 305 uses, as a contact point, a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched depending on whether or not power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each unit included in the elevator 101. You may acquire a signal from the said contact or the wiring connected to the said contact. More specifically, such a relay supplies, for example, a power source having a voltage of 100 V to components that operate in a state in which a power source having a voltage of 100 V is supplied among the units included in the elevator 101. This can be realized by a relay provided in the 100V power supply circuit.
  • the relay provided in the 100V power supply circuit is turned on when a power supply of 100V voltage is supplied to each corresponding part, and is turned off when a power supply of 100V voltage is not supplied to each relevant part.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal from the contact using the connection position with the relay provided in the 100V power supply circuit as a contact.
  • the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a signal from a connection position with a wiring connected to the 100V power supply circuit.
  • the signal (voltage) acquired by the acquisition unit 305 varies depending on whether or not a power supply of a voltage of 100 V is supplied to each corresponding unit.
  • the predetermined voltage is not limited to 100V, and may be 200V, for example.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, using the connection position with the relay provided in the 200 V power supply circuit that applies a voltage of 200 V as a contact.
  • the acquisition unit 305 is not limited to acquiring a signal from one contact point, for example, a connection position with a relay provided in a 100V power supply circuit and a connection position with a relay provided in a 200V power supply circuit, Alternatively, the relays corresponding to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 on each floor and the relays corresponding to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 are used as contact points to obtain signals from the contact points. Also good.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with an operation command signal that is output by the output unit 304 and that executes a diagnostic operation.
  • the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 of the elevator 101. get.
  • the acquisition part 305 acquires the floor signal output with respect to the operation panel 105b of the platform 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage
  • the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred. An alarm signal output from the substrate 110 is acquired. Further, the acquisition unit 305, for example, when the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched although the control signal is output to the motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down. When a failure occurs in, a notification signal is output to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal via a relay whose output changes depending on the state of each unit included in the elevator 101, and for example, is turned on or off in conjunction with the operation of each unit included in the elevator 101. You may acquire the signal for control via LED to do. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal via, for example, a leg (connection wiring) that fixes a relay or LED to the control board 110.
  • the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal via, for example, a terminal to which a maintenance diagnosis terminal can be connected. Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal at a connection position between the control board 110 and a wiring (or branch connector) connected to each unit that is an output destination of the control signal, for example. Good.
  • the determination unit 306 determines whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state based on the output state of the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305.
  • the determination unit 306 determines that the state in which the elevator 101 can operate safely, for example, the state in which each unit included in the elevator 101 can operate according to the operation of the operation button of the car 102 or the landing call button is the normal operation state. To do.
  • the determination unit 306 is in a state where it cannot be operated safely when there is a part that cannot be operated among the units included in the elevator 101 according to the operation of the operation button of the car 102 or the landing call button, that is, the state that is not in the normal operation state.
  • the determination unit 306 indicates that the operation state of the elevator 101 is normal.
  • the signal output by the relay is acquired in a state that is not an operation state, it is determined that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not a normal operation state.
  • the determination unit 306 receives, for example, a signal indicating that the emergency call button has been operated from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110, or operates the emergency call button. Accordingly, when a signal is output from the control board 110 to each part included in the elevator 101, it is determined that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state.
  • the acquisition unit 305 performs control when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred.
  • the determination unit 306 may determine that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state when the notification signal is acquired. .
  • the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state. It may be judged that it is not.
  • the determination unit 306 acquires The operation state of the elevator 101 may be determined according to the presence or absence of a signal (voltage) acquired by the unit 305. In this case, the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state when there is no signal (voltage) acquired by the acquisition unit 305, that is, when the level of the signal (voltage) to be acquired is zero. can do.
  • the generation unit 303 When the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, the generation unit 303 generates notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101. The generation unit 303 generates notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 every time the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state.
  • the generation unit 303 may generate notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. In this case, specifically, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally based on a control signal output from the control board 110, for example. May be. Further, the generation unit 303 may generate notification information indicating a floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located based on a floor signal output from the control board 110, for example. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or a failure has occurred in the elevator 101 based on a signal for notification output from the control board 110. May be.
  • the generation unit 303 may generate notification information every time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Or the production
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130.
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information.
  • the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130.
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. You may transmit to 130.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the process waits until a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 is acquired (step S401: No).
  • step S401 when the signal output from the control board 110 is acquired (step S401: Yes), it is determined based on the acquired signal whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state (step S402). ).
  • step S402 when the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state (step S402: Yes), the operation history of the elevator 101 is stored based on the acquired signal (step S403), and the series of processes is terminated. .
  • step S403 for example, the operation of the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c, whether or not the car 102 has stopped in the moving direction of the car 102, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, and Information on the presence / absence, the floor where the car 102 is currently located, the presence / absence of various safety devices, and the like are stored.
  • the acquired signal may be stored, or the acquired signal and information related to the date and time when the signal is acquired may be stored in association with each other.
  • the operation history stored in step S403 is used to generate notification information based on the stored operation history, for example, at the time of remote diagnosis of the elevator 101.
  • the remote diagnosis of the elevator 101 is appropriately started, for example, when a notification information transmission instruction is received from the management server computer 130 or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous remote diagnosis was performed.
  • step S404 based on the signal acquired in step S401: Yes, notification information for notifying that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state is generated.
  • notification information including a signal determined not to be in the normal operation state, information on the date and time when the signal is acquired, and the like are generated.
  • step S404 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S405), and the series of processing ends.
  • step S405 the notification information generated in step S404 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is a contact that is provided on the control board 110 and inputs and outputs signals between the control board 110 and the control board 110.
  • the signal is acquired from the contact that changes the signal output state depending on whether the operation state is the normal operation state or the wiring connected to the contact, and the operation state based on the acquired signal output state. Is determined to be in a normal operation state. Then, when it is determined that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 is generated, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. Yes.
  • the elevator It is determined whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state.
  • the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state
  • the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state via the management server computer 130. To the operator.
  • the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 generally has a circuit configuration originally developed by the manufacturer (manufacturer) of the elevator 101 and is controlled by the control program unique to the manufacturer. In general, the circuit configuration and control program related to the control board 110 are not disclosed, and the company other than the manufacturer company or its affiliated company cannot know the contents, but the remote monitoring support of the first embodiment
  • the apparatus 120 it is determined whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state without directly connecting to the control board 110 and analyzing the circuit configuration and control program of the control board. When the operation state is not the normal operation state, the operator can be informed via the management server computer 130 that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state.
  • the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly.
  • a so-called “independent elevator maintenance service company” different from the manufacturer itself or a maintenance service company related to the manufacturer monitors the operation state of the elevator 101 from a remote location of the elevator 101, and It is possible to improve the reliability of the vehicle, ensure the safety of the user, and allow the user to use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 of the first embodiment since the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, It is possible to ensure the safety of the user and allow the user to use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 uses a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched according to a control signal for controlling each part output to each part included in the elevator 101 as a contact. Based on the signal acquired from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, it is determined whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state.
  • a dedicated terminal for outputting information related to the state of the elevator 101 is separately provided on the control board, or a program for generating information related to the state of the elevator 101 is controlled. It is possible to determine whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state without being separately incorporated into the board. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 uses a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched depending on whether or not power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each part of the elevator 101 as a contact. Based on the signal acquired from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, it is determined whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state.
  • This also makes it possible to provide the elevator 101 without separately providing a dedicated terminal on the control board for outputting information on the state of the elevator 101 or separately installing a program for generating information on the state of the elevator 101 on the control board. It is possible to determine whether or not the operation state is a normal operation state. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is connected to the contact or the contact with a connection position with a power supply circuit that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each unit included in the elevator 101 as a contact. It is characterized by determining whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state according to the presence or absence of voltage in the wiring.
  • This also makes it possible to provide the elevator 101 without separately providing a dedicated terminal on the control board for outputting information on the state of the elevator 101 or separately installing a program for generating information on the state of the elevator 101 on the control board. It is possible to determine whether or not the operation state is a normal operation state. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
  • Each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a reception unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generation unit 303, an output unit 304, an acquisition unit 305, and a determination unit 306. And the transmission unit 307.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with an operation command signal that is output from the output unit 304 and that executes a diagnostic operation.
  • the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 of the elevator 101. get.
  • the acquisition part 305 acquires the floor signal output with respect to the operation panel 105b of the platform 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage
  • the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred. An alarm signal output from the substrate 110 is acquired. Further, the acquisition unit 305, for example, when the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched although the control signal is output to the motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down. When a failure occurs in, a notification signal is output to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside.
  • the acquisition unit 305 can acquire a control signal via a terminal to which a maintenance diagnosis terminal can be connected, for example. Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal at a connection position between the control board 110 and a wiring (or branch connector) connected to each unit that is an output destination of the control signal, for example. Good.
  • the acquisition unit 305 may be, for example, a unit that acquires a control signal via a relay that is provided on the control board 110 and whose output changes depending on the state of each unit included in the elevator 101. Moreover, the acquisition part 305 may acquire the signal for control via LED which turns on or off in response to operation
  • the generation unit 303 generates notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally, based on a control signal output from the control board 110. Moreover, the production
  • the generation unit 303 generates notification information every time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Or the production
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130.
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information.
  • the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130.
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. You may transmit to 130.
  • the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 further determines, based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305, whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state by the determination unit 306.
  • notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130.
  • the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • FIG. 5 and 6 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the process waits until a control signal output from the control board 110 is acquired (step S501: No).
  • step S501 when the control signal output from the control board 110 is acquired (step S501: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired control signal (step S502).
  • step S502 for example, the operation of the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c, whether or not the car 102 has stopped in the moving direction of the car 102, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, and Notification information including information on presence / absence, floor on which the car 102 is currently located, presence / absence of operation of various safety devices, and the like is generated.
  • step S503 the notification information generated in step S502 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S503), and the series of processing ends.
  • step S503 the notification information generated in step S502 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
  • step S601 it is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S601).
  • step S601 when the notification instruction transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S601: Yes), an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S602).
  • step S603 the operation command signal generated in step S602 is output to the control board 110 (step S603), and the series of processes is terminated.
  • step S603 for example, the operation command signal generated in step S602 is output via a connection terminal provided on the control board 110 in order to connect a maintenance diagnosis terminal.
  • step S601 determines whether or not a notification information transmission instruction has been received. If the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received in step S601 (step S601: No), the operation of causing the control board 110 to execute a diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 last time. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the command signal was transmitted (step S604). In step S604, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S604: No), the process returns to step S601 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction has been received.
  • step S604 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S604: Yes), the operation moves to step S602, and the elevator 101 executes the diagnosis operation. Generate a command signal.
  • step S602 for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110, and information on the state of the elevator 101 based on the acquired signal. Is generated, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130.
  • the control board 110 obtains notification information based on a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 and transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130.
  • 110 is not limited to the elevator 101 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place, and even the elevator 101 not having the communication function can remotely monitor each elevator 101.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is ensured, and the safety of the user is reduced.
  • the elevator 101 can be used in mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is characterized in that a control signal for controlling each part output from the control board 110 to each part provided in the elevator 101 is obtained. Yes.
  • the elevator Remote monitoring of the elevator 101 is performed without separately providing a dedicated terminal on the control board for outputting information on the state of the 101 or separately installing a program for generating information on the state of the elevator 101 on the control board. be able to.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 acquires a signal for notification output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 in order to notify the trouble that has occurred in the elevator 101 to the outside. It is characterized by doing so.
  • the elevator 101 transmits the notification information based on the signal for notification output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 to the management server computer 130.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 detects the occurrence of an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more at the place where the elevator 101 is installed in addition to the abnormality that has occurred in the elevator 101, thereby operating the operation mode of the elevator 101.
  • the control board 110 outputs to the outside of the control board 110 to notify the outside that the operation mode has been switched. A signal for notifying the operation mode may be acquired.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely operated using an existing function. Can be monitored. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110 when receiving a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130.
  • a control signal output to each part of the elevator 101 is acquired from the control board 110 in accordance with the output diagnostic operation execution instruction.
  • the diagnostic operation performed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130 is output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved and the safety of the user can be ensured.
  • the elevator 101 can be used with peace of mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 performs a diagnostic operation on the control board 110 via a terminal (maintenance port) to which a maintenance terminal device (maintenance inspection terminal) can be connected. It is characterized by outputting instructions.
  • a diagnosis terminal device used for diagnosis of the elevator 101, which is conventionally used at the site where the elevator 101 is installed, is connected.
  • the diagnosis operation can be easily performed on the control board 110 without newly providing a mechanism for inputting the diagnosis operation execution instruction on the control board 110. Can be made.
  • the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 can grasp the state of the elevator 101 every predetermined time regardless of whether the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic instruction. As a result, it is possible to improve the reliability of the elevator 101 while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.
  • FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • a connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 provided in the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the connection terminal 121a is electrically connected to the relay board 201 (input terminal thereof), and is realized by a connector or the like provided separately from the relay board 201 and connected to the relay board 201 by the wiring 121b. Can do.
  • the connection terminal 121a only needs to be electrically connected to the relay board 201 (input terminal thereof), and may be provided integrally with the relay board 201 or may be provided separately from the relay board 201. .
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110 and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal 110a (hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”) 110a to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected.
  • a terminal 110a hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”
  • the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be connected or disconnected.
  • the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected and removed easily when the remote monitoring support device 120 is removed. Can do.
  • the elevator 101 It is determined that an abnormality has occurred at, and a signal (notification signal) for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality in the elevator 101 is output.
  • the control board 110 outputs a signal for reporting the occurrence of an abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120 via, for example, the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generating unit 303, an output unit 304, an acquiring unit 305, The determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307 are realized.
  • the functions of the reception unit 301, storage unit 302, generation unit 303, output unit 304, acquisition unit 305, determination unit 306, and transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. This can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130.
  • the reception unit 301 receives a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130.
  • the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnosis instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
  • the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnosis operation when the reception unit 301 receives a transmission instruction.
  • the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201.
  • the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction for outputting a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.
  • the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 being raised and lowered, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like.
  • An operation command signal to be driven and controlled by 110 is generated.
  • the output unit 304 outputs, to the control board 110, operation command information generated by the generation unit 303 when the reception unit 301 receives a transmission instruction (operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnosis operation). .
  • the output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal via the connection terminal. Since the operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, as in the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, A diagnostic operation can be performed on the control board 110.
  • the output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and the operation command signal for executing the next diagnosis operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation command signal is output to the control board 110. It may be output. Specifically, for example, the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has passed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation was output based on the date and time information stored in the storage unit 302. An operation command signal may be output.
  • an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
  • the diagnosis operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the burden on communication.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a. For example, the acquisition unit 305 acquires information on the result of the diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101 in accordance with the operation command signal output from the output unit 304 via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred.
  • the alarm signal output from the board 110 is acquired via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.
  • the acquisition unit 305 for example, when the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched although the control signal is output to the motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down.
  • a notification signal is acquired via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside.
  • the acquisition unit 305 may acquire, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.
  • the acquisition unit 305 is a control unit that is output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 of the elevator 101.
  • the signal may be acquired via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • the acquisition unit 305 outputs the floor signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101 for maintenance and inspection. You may acquire via the terminal 110a.
  • the acquisition unit 305 may acquire, for example, signals output from the respective units included in the elevator 101 to the control board 110 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a. Specifically, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 receives a predetermined input operation on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 of the elevator 101, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the operation panel 105b or 102a. The obtained signal may be acquired via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a signal output to the control board 110 from each unit provided in the elevator 101 including the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the basket 102. Specifically, for example, when each unit included in the elevator 101 is operated in accordance with a control signal output from the control board 110, the control board 110 indicates that each part has operated based on the control signal. A signal (operation notification signal) to notify is output. The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal (operation notification signal) output from each unit included in the elevator 101 to the control board 110.
  • the acquisition unit 305 includes a signal (down signal) output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101, a signal (up signal) output from each part to the control board 110, Get bi-directional signal.
  • the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the upstream signal and the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downstream signal may be the same position or different positions.
  • the generation unit 303 generates notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally, based on a control signal output from the control board 110. Moreover, the production
  • the generation unit 303 generates notification information every time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Or the production
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130.
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information.
  • the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130.
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. You may transmit to 130.
  • the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 further determines, based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305, whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state by the determination unit 306.
  • notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130.
  • the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • step S1001 when the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S1001: Yes), an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S1002).
  • step S1003 the operation command signal generated in step S1002 is output to the control board 110 (step S1003).
  • step S1003 for example, the operation command signal generated in step S1002 is output via a connection terminal provided on the control board 110 to connect a maintenance diagnosis terminal. And it waits until it receives the signal for control output from the control board 110 according to the operation command signal output in step S1003 (step S1004: No).
  • step S1004 when a control signal output from the control board 110 is received in response to the operation command signal output in step S1003 (step S1004: Yes), notification information is generated based on the received control signal.
  • Step S1005 for example, each part provided in the elevator 101 on the control board 110 based on a control signal output from the control board 110 to each part provided in the elevator 101 according to the operation command signal output in step S1003. Notification information for notifying whether or not the vehicle is controlled as indicated by the operation command signal is generated.
  • step S1005 the notification information generated in step S1005 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1006), and the series of processes is terminated.
  • step S1006 the notification information generated in step S1005 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
  • step S1001 if the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received in step S1001 (step S1001: No), the operation for causing the control board 110 to execute a diagnostic operation last time in the elevator 101 is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the command signal was transmitted (step S1007). In step S1007, when the predetermined time has not passed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is transmitted last time (step S1007: No), the process returns to step S1001 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction has been received.
  • step S1007 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S1007: Yes), the operation moves to step S1002 and the elevator 101 executes the diagnosis operation. Generate a command signal.
  • step S1002 for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • step S1101: No when a notification signal output from the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal is acquired (step S1101: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired notification signal.
  • step S1102 for example, notification information for notifying that the operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode is generated.
  • step S1102 for example, notification information for notifying that the operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode is generated.
  • step S1102 the notification information generated in step S1102 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1103), and the series of processes is terminated.
  • step S1103 the notification information generated in step S1102 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is a remote monitoring support device 120 that performs communication between the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130.
  • the notification signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 is acquired to notify the outside of the control board 110, and the notification including information on the state of the elevator 101 is obtained based on the acquired notification signal.
  • Information is generated, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, maintenance that can be connected to a diagnostic terminal device used for diagnosis of the elevator 101, which is conventionally used in the field where the elevator 101 is installed.
  • a mechanism for the control board 110 to communicate with an external device by acquiring a notification signal via the inspection terminal 110a and transmitting notification information based on the notification signal to the management server computer 130. Without newly providing, the state of the elevator 101 can be grasped in a remote place of the site.
  • the control board 110 is not limited to the elevator 101 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place, and even if the elevator 101 does not have the communication function, the remote monitoring of each elevator 101 is performed. Can be done. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is ensured, and the user Can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 displays the operation state of the elevator 101 with respect to the control board 110 when receiving the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130.
  • the operation instruction information related to the execution instruction of the diagnosis operation to be diagnosed is output, and the control signal output to each part of the elevator 101 is acquired from the control board 110 according to the operation instruction information. It is a feature.
  • each part of the elevator 101 is provided from the control board 110.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved and the safety of the user can be ensured.
  • the elevator 101 can be used with peace of mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs the next diagnostic operation execution instruction when a predetermined time has elapsed since the diagnostic operation execution instruction was output. It is characterized by.
  • the state of the elevator 101 can be grasped every predetermined time regardless of whether the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic instruction. As a result, it is possible to improve the reliability of the elevator 101 while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.
  • FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • each hall 105 is provided with a display button for displaying a hall call button (not shown), a floor where the car 102 is located, and the like.
  • the provided operation panels 105b (hereinafter referred to as “operation panels 105b of the landing 105”) are respectively installed.
  • the landing call button outputs a signal corresponding to the input operation accepted by the landing call button.
  • the display can be realized by various known display devices that display, for example, the floor where the basket 102 is located.
  • the operation panel 105b of each platform 105 includes a control board, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 105b of the platform 105.
  • the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is, for example, an operation for outputting a signal to the control board 110 according to an input operation received at a display board for controlling the display and a landing call button. And a substrate for use.
  • a display board and an operation board are provided at each platform 105.
  • the control board 110 receives a signal output from the operation board. Further, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating the floor on which the car 102 is located to the display board.
  • control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 is not limited to a display board and an operation board, and may be realized only by a display board.
  • control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 is not limited to the display board and the operation board, and may be realized only by the operation board. .
  • the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 may be realized by only a display board or an operation board without including a hall call button or a display.
  • the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 may be realized only by a display board without including a hall call button and an operation board or display.
  • the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 may be realized by only the operation board without including the hall call button, the display, and the display board.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing that houses the control board 110 of the elevator 101, a wall of a hoistway, or the like.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122.
  • the main control board 121 is directly connected to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 via the wiring 200 or the like.
  • the main control board 121 of the remote monitoring support device 120 is attached to, for example, a signal line 111 that connects the operation panel 105 b of the landing 105 and the control board 110, and is transmitted through the signal line 111.
  • the board 123 and the main control board 121 via the wiring 200 the board 123 can be connected to the operation panel 105 b of the landing 105.
  • the main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the operation panel 105b of the hall 105. For example, when a user of the elevator 101 performs an input operation on an operation button on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the main control board 121 is output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 according to the input operation. Get a call signal.
  • the main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 (control board for the operation board 105b of the hall 105).
  • the main control board 121 for example, in response to a call signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the control board 110 outputs to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 out of the signals output to the respective units included in the elevator 101. For example, the floor signal output is acquired.
  • the main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110.
  • a connection terminal 121 a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the main control board 121.
  • the connection terminal 121a can be realized by, for example, a connector connected to the main control board 121 via the wiring 121b or the like.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110 and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal 110a (hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”) 110a to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected.
  • the control board 110 is connected.
  • the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.
  • the maintenance inspection terminal 110a is used, for example, to connect a diagnostic terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance inspection work when the worker performs the maintenance inspection work at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. Is provided.
  • the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided regardless of whether the existing equipment is new or old.
  • the terminal device for diagnosis has portability that can be carried by an operator, and is used, for example, for maintenance inspection work that is performed on the site where the elevator 101 is installed.
  • the diagnostic terminal device includes a terminal that is detachably connected to the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • the worker connects a terminal included in the diagnostic terminal device to a maintenance / inspection terminal provided on the control board 110, and performs a predetermined input operation on the diagnostic terminal device.
  • the diagnostic terminal device outputs a signal corresponding to the input operation by the worker to the control board 110.
  • the control board 110 operates each unit in the elevator 101 according to the input signal, and diagnoses a signal related to the operation result. Output to the terminal device. Based on the signal regarding the operation result of the elevator 101 output from the control board 110, the diagnostic terminal device reports information for guiding whether or not the elevator 101 has operated normally according to the input operation by the worker.
  • FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • control board 110 controls the operation of the elevator 101 by driving and controlling each part of the elevator 101.
  • the control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 and controls the operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each part.
  • the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 described above each time an input operation to an operation button by a user of the elevator 101 or the like is received, a call signal corresponding to the input operation And the generated call signal is output to the control board 110.
  • the control board 110 outputs a control signal for controlling driving of the drive mechanism 104 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105.
  • the operation of the elevator 101 is controlled by outputting.
  • the control board 110 is provided for a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation board 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation board 105b of the hall 105, for example.
  • a control signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to a motor that moves the car 102 up and down.
  • the motor which raises / lowers the cage 102 is rotationally driven in a direction to raise or lower the cage 102.
  • the motor that raises and lowers the car 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is driven and controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the car 102 is stopped.
  • control board 110 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down, the control board 110 acquires the number of rotations of each motor operated according to the control signal.
  • the number of rotations of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder.
  • the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor has operated normally in accordance with a control signal output to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down.
  • the control board 110 sets the car 102 to a predetermined signal based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105.
  • a control signal for operating the brake to be stopped at the floor is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the brake.
  • the brake operates in accordance with a control signal output from the control board 110 to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 and to stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped on a predetermined floor.
  • control board 110 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the brake, the control board 110 acquires an output signal from the brake sensor whose output changes according to the operation of the brake.
  • the brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. Thereby, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake has operated normally according to the control signal output to the brake.
  • the control board 110 causes the basket 102 to be moved by a brake based on a call signal output from a control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 or a control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105.
  • a control signal for opening and closing the doors 102c and 105a on the stopped floor is generated, and the generated control signal is output to a motor for opening and closing the door 102c of the car 102 and the door 105a of the landing 105.
  • the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped.
  • the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock or the like, the motor does not operate when the door 105a is not completely closed.
  • the control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor each time a control signal is output to the motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are operating normally according to a control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.
  • the control board 110 includes, for example, a floor signal indicating a floor on which the car 102 is located with respect to a control board for the operation board 102a of the car 102 and a control board for the operation board 105b of the hall 105.
  • the signal is output.
  • the floor on which the car 102 is located can be specified based on, for example, an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway.
  • the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 receives a control signal including a floor signal, the control board is controlled based on the received control signal.
  • the floor where the car 102 is located, the moving direction (whether it is rising or descending), etc. are displayed.
  • the control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 every time the position of the car 102 is switched. Output.
  • the control board 110 periodically includes a floor signal with respect to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 regardless of the position of the car 102, for example. It may output a control signal.
  • the control board 110 is connected to the operation panel 102a and the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, and each time the basket 102 is moved up and down in response to a signal output from the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the control board 110 is operated.
  • An activation signal indicating that each unit has been activated to move up and down 102 is output. For example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the second floor, it outputs the activation signal once. For example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping on the way, the control board 110 outputs the activation signal once. Further, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor after stopping on the third floor in the middle (opening / closing the door), the control board 110 outputs the activation signal twice.
  • the control board 110 may calculate the travel distance and travel time of the car 102 each time the car 102 is moved up and down.
  • the travel distance of the basket 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the number of activations.
  • the traveling time of the car 102 can be calculated based on the floor signal, for example. Specifically, for example, when a call operation is received from the operation panel 105b of the fourth-floor platform 105 with the basket 102 on the first floor, the basket 102 moves from the first floor to the fourth floor for the third floor. To do.
  • the control board 110 includes a memory (not shown) and stores the number of times the activation signal is output, that is, the number of activations, in the memory every time the activation signal is output.
  • the control board 110 may store, in the memory, the history of operation of each unit driven during the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 or the opening / closing operation of the doors 105a and 102c, instead of or in addition to the number of activations.
  • the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Information may be stored in the memory as a history of operation.
  • control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are open or closed based on the output value of the door open / close sensor.
  • the control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a based on a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a output by itself and an output value of the door opening / closing sensor. It can be determined whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are actually opened and closed.
  • the control board 110 when the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been switched. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 informs the outside that the operation mode has been switched. A signal to notify or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (that is, an operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. Specifically, the control board 110 indicates that, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the operation mode is switched. A signal to notify to the outside or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (the operation mode is a normal operation mode) is output.
  • the control board 110 detects a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal (reporting signal) for notifying the occurrence of the failure. Specifically, for example, although the control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. When this is detected, a signal (report signal) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c in the elevator 101 is output (reported).
  • the interphone terminal device 102b When the call button is operated, the interphone terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 transmits the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205.
  • voice communication can be performed between the interphone terminal device 102b and the telephone 140.
  • the interphone terminal device 102b remotely monitors the voice signal input to the microphone in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone set 140 installed in the maintenance management company 150 is established. The data is output to the support device 120. Further, the interphone terminal device 102b receives the audio signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via a speaker in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs the floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. get. Then, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates notification information based on the acquired floor signal and the like, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130.
  • the notification information includes, for example, the raising / lowering direction of the car 102, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, whether the car 102 is stopped on the floor to which the car is moved, and whether the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c is operated. , The floor where the car 102 is currently located, whether or not various safety devices are activated, and identification information of the elevator 101 that is the transmission source of the notification information.
  • the identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the manufacturing number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address, etc.) of the elevator 101, It may be a number arbitrarily set by an operator who performs maintenance and inspection.
  • the identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining characters such as numbers having a predetermined number of digits and alphabets.
  • the main control board 121 provided in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be constituted by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitoring control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204.
  • the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is directly connected to the operation panel 105 b of the hall 105 via the wiring 200.
  • the relay board 201 is configured such that, for example, the control board 110 and the relay board are connected to the feet of the IC chip provided on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 (wiring that connects the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 and the IC chip). It is possible to provide a contact with 201 and connect to the control board 110 via the contact.
  • the contact point may be provided on a leg for a signal input from the control board 110 to the IC chip (wiring for connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip), and for a signal output from the IC chip to the control board 110. May be provided on the legs (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip).
  • the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is, for example, a photoelectric sensor whose output changes depending on whether the LED is turned on or off. (Not shown), the photoelectric sensor and the relay board 201 are connected, and the output signal of the photoelectric sensor is acquired in the main control board 121 via the relay board 201 so as to acquire the floor signal. It may be.
  • the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 may, for example, turn on / off the LED with respect to the display board.
  • the main control board 121 obtains an output value output from the board that outputs the signal for controlling the turning on / off of the LED to the display board by connecting to the board that outputs the signal for controlling the turning off of the LED. You may make it acquire a signal.
  • connection terminal 121 a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the connection terminal 121a is not limited to being provided integrally with the relay substrate 201.
  • the connection terminal 121a only needs to be electrically connected to the relay board 201 (input terminal thereof).
  • a connector provided separately from the relay board 201 and connected to the relay board 201 by the wiring 121b, etc. Can be realized.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110 and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal 110a (hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”) 110a to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected.
  • a terminal 110a hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”
  • the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be connected or disconnected.
  • the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected and removed easily when the remote monitoring support device 120 is removed. Can do.
  • the control board 110 did not perform an operation according to the control signal. In this case, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the elevator 101, and a signal (notification signal) for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality in the elevator 101 is output.
  • the control board 110 outputs a signal for reporting the occurrence of an abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120 via, for example, the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • the relay board 201 analyzes the signal that has received the input, and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202.
  • the monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204.
  • the monitoring control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203.
  • the monitoring control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.
  • the memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off.
  • the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), or the like.
  • the various signals output from the control board 110 vary depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like.
  • the relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts it into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote of the elevator 101 can be controlled regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Can be monitored.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110.
  • the operation command signal is output from the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 when an input operation instructing movement to a predetermined floor is received on the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example. It can be realized by a signal similar to the signal (call signal etc.).
  • the operation command signal is, for example, moving the car 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, stopping the moved car 102 on the corresponding floor, or stopping the car 102 on the stopped floor. Including a signal for opening and closing the door 102c of the car and the door 105a of the hall 105.
  • control board 110 When the control board 110 receives the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and sends the generated various control signals to the elevator. It outputs to each part with which 101 is provided.
  • the main control board 121 inputs various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a provided in the elevator 101, for example.
  • the maintenance inspection terminal 110 a is provided on the control board 110.
  • the maintenance / inspection terminal 110 a may be electrically connected to the input terminal of the control board 110 and may be a separate body from the control board 110.
  • the maintenance / inspection terminal is provided, for example, for connecting a terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance / inspection work when the maintenance / inspection work is performed on the site where the elevator 101 is installed.
  • the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided regardless of whether the existing equipment is new or old.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204.
  • the management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120 when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.
  • the management server computer 130 responds to an input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) instructing transmission of notification information regarding a result of a diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101. Send instructions).
  • the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the elevator 101 in addition to the notification information transmission instruction.
  • the diagnosis operation is a signal that indicates whether each unit is operated normally in accordance with the output signal by outputting a signal for operating each unit in a predetermined order from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101. Is output from the control board 110.
  • the management server computer 130 may output the next diagnosis instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the diagnosis instruction was output (every predetermined period such as every month).
  • the management server computer 130 instructs transmission of notification information related to the history of operation operations stored in the control board 110 in accordance with an input operation received in the management server computer 130 or periodically.
  • An instruction signal (notification information transmission instruction) may be transmitted.
  • the notification information related to the history of the operation operation includes, for example, information related to the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is moved up and down, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Can be realized.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 When the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates the operation command signal based on the received instruction signal, and uses the generated operation command signal as the control board 110. Output for. In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, outputs a signal (control signal) output from the control board 110. When a signal or the like is acquired, response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.
  • the management server computer 130 generates report information based on the response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the management server computer 130 generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of, for example, transmitting a diagnosis instruction and a notification information transmission instruction.
  • the management server computer 130 generates report information including information on the travel distance and the number of activations of the elevator 101, for example.
  • the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information.
  • the report for example, every time when the elevator 101 performs a diagnostic operation, that is, every time response information corresponding to an instruction signal (diagnostic instruction) that instructs execution of the diagnostic operation transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120 is received. Can be issued.
  • the management server computer 130 generates, for example, print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information.
  • the data is output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130.
  • the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by controlling the drive of the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.
  • FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a reception unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generation unit 303, an output unit 304, and an acquisition unit 305.
  • the determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307 are realized.
  • the functions of the reception unit 301, storage unit 302, generation unit 303, output unit 304, acquisition unit 305, determination unit 306, and transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. This can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130.
  • the reception unit 301 receives a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130.
  • the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnosis instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
  • the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnosis operation when the reception unit 301 receives a transmission instruction.
  • the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201.
  • the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction for outputting a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.
  • the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 being raised and lowered, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like.
  • An operation command signal to be driven and controlled by 110 is generated.
  • the output unit 304 When the receiving unit 301 receives a transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation to the control board 110. In this embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.
  • the output unit 304 for example, outputs an operation command signal via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a connected to a maintenance / diagnosis terminal used in an inspection operation performed by a worker in the field. Since the operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, as in the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, A diagnostic operation can be performed on the control board 110.
  • the output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and the operation command signal for executing the next diagnosis operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation command signal is output to the control board 110.
  • the output may be output via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has passed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation was output based on the date and time information stored in the storage unit 302.
  • the operation command signal is output via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
  • the diagnosis operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the burden on communication.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with an operation command signal that is output from the output unit 304 and that executes a diagnostic operation.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires signals input / output from / to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor, for example. Specifically, the acquisition unit 305, for example, a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor via the board 123 and the wiring 200, or the landing 105 of each floor. A signal output from the operation panel 105b to the control board 110 is acquired.
  • the acquisition unit 305 for example, a floor output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor. Get the floor signal. Further, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 according to the floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example. Also good.
  • the acquisition unit 305 outputs the signal (down signal) output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the control board 110 from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor.
  • a bidirectional signal is obtained with respect to the output signal (upstream signal).
  • the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the upstream signal and the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downstream signal may be the same position or different positions.
  • the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred. You may acquire the signal for a warning output with respect to the operating panel 105b of the boarding place 105 from the board
  • the generation unit 303 generates notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally, based on a control signal output from the control board 110. Moreover, the production
  • the generation unit 303 generates notification information every time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Or the production
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130.
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information.
  • the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130.
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. You may transmit to 130.
  • the determination unit 306 further determines whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305.
  • notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130.
  • the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • 15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the process waits until a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105 b of the landing 105 is acquired.
  • step S1501 the process waits until a signal input from control board 110 to operation panel 105b of platform 105 is obtained or a signal output from control board 105b of platform 105 to control board 110 is acquired. To do.
  • step S1501 when a signal input / output to / from operation panel 105b of platform 105 is acquired (step S1501: Yes), a predetermined time has elapsed since the last output of the signal output from operation panel 105b of platform 105. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (step S1502).
  • step S1502 for example, a time that can be determined that the car 102 is stopped is set as a predetermined time, and whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 was last acquired. Judge whether or not. Specifically, for example, the time required to open and close the doors 105a and 102c can be set to a predetermined time.
  • step S1502 when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 was last acquired (step S1502: No), the process returns to step S1501 and is output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. It is determined whether the acquired signal is acquired. On the other hand, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 was last acquired in step S1502 (step S1502: Yes), it is acquired until the predetermined time elapses in step S1502: Yes.
  • the notification information is generated based on the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 (step S1503). As a result, when the floor is continuously changing, that is, when the floor is moving, if notification information is not generated until the car 102 stops, and the car 102 stops. Notification information can be generated.
  • step S1503 the notification information generated in step S1503 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1504), and the series of processing ends.
  • step S1504 the notification information generated in step S1503 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
  • step S1501 if the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 is not acquired in step S1501 (step S1501: No), the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired. Whether or not (step S1505).
  • step S1505 if the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a has not been acquired (step S1505: No), the process returns to step S1501.
  • step S1505 when the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired (step S1505: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1503.
  • step S1601 when the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S1601: Yes), an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S1602).
  • step S1603 the operation command signal generated in step S1602 is output to the control board 110 (step S1603), and the process proceeds to step S1604.
  • step S1603 for example, the operation command signal generated in step S1602 is output via the connection terminal 121a provided on the control board 110 in order to connect the maintenance diagnosis terminal.
  • step S1604 the process waits until an input / output signal is obtained for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 (step S1604: No).
  • step S1604 for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 according to the operation command signal output in step S1603 (input to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105). Or a signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 as a result of the operation of each part of the elevator 101 according to the control signal.
  • step S1604 when a signal input / output to / from operation panel 105b of hall 105 is acquired (step S1604: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired control signal (step S1605).
  • step S1605 for example, each part provided in the elevator 101 on the control board 110 based on a control signal output from the control board 110 to each part provided in the elevator 101 according to the operation command signal output in step S1603. Notification information for notifying whether or not the vehicle is controlled as indicated by the operation command signal is generated.
  • step S1605 the notification information generated in step S1605 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1606), and the series of processing ends.
  • step S1606 the notification information generated in step S1605 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
  • step S1601 if the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received in step S1601 (step S1601: No), the operation for causing the control board 110 to execute a diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 last time is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the command signal was transmitted (step S1607). In step S1607, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was previously transmitted (step S1607: No), the process returns to step S1601 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction has been received.
  • step S1607 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S1607: Yes), the operation proceeds to step S1602, and the operation for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 is performed. Generate a command signal.
  • step S1602 for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is a remote monitoring support device 120 that performs communication between the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130.
  • the signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b (the operation panel 105b of the landing 105) provided at each landing 105 of the elevator 101, and the operation of the landing 105 in accordance with the operation of the elevator 101 according to the signal.
  • a signal output from the panel 105b to the control board 110 is acquired, notification information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is generated based on the acquired signal, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. It is characterized by.
  • the hall 105 is accompanied by the signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 and the operation of the elevator 101 according to the control signal.
  • the control board 110 is not limited to the control board 110 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place. Even the elevator 101 including the control board 110 that does not have the communication function can be remotely monitored.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is ensured, and the safety of the user is reduced.
  • the elevator 101 can be used in mind.
  • a signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 can be directly transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120 without passing through the control board 110. .
  • the reliability of the notification information transmitted to the management server computer 130 can be improved as compared with the case where the control board 110 and other relay devices are provided.
  • this makes it possible to further improve the reliability of the elevator 101, to ensure the safety of the user, and to allow the user to use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • control board 110 when information related to the state of the elevator 101 is acquired via the control board 110 by directly transmitting to the remote monitoring support device 120 without passing through the control board 110 from the operation panel 105b (signal line 111) of the landing 105. In comparison with the control board 110, the processing load on the control board 110 can be reduced.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 operates the elevator 101 with respect to the control board 110 when receiving a diagnosis instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 and instructing transmission of notification information.
  • a diagnostic operation execution instruction for diagnosing the state is output, and the control panel 105b of the landing 105 among the control signals output from the control board 110 to each part of the elevator 101 according to the output diagnostic operation execution instruction. And a signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to the control board 110 in accordance with the control signal and the control signal.
  • the diagnostic operation performed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130 is output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101.
  • the control information is managed based on the signal output to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 and the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to the control board 110 according to the control signal.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved and the safety of the user can be ensured.
  • the elevator 101 can be used with peace of mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is connected to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to which a portable terminal device that outputs a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110 can be connected.
  • a diagnostic operation execution instruction is output.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fourth embodiment by outputting a diagnosis operation execution instruction via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a conventionally used at the site where the elevator 101 is installed, Without newly providing a mechanism for inputting a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110, the control board 110 can easily execute the diagnostic operation. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is characterized in that when a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation is output, the execution instruction of the next diagnostic operation is output.
  • the state of the elevator 101 can be grasped every predetermined time regardless of whether the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic instruction. As a result, it is possible to improve the reliability of the elevator 101 while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.
  • FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the remote monitoring system 100 is configured by, for example, a control board (control device) 110, a remote monitoring support device 120, a management server computer 130, and a telephone 140. be able to.
  • the remote monitoring system 100 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 using a management server computer 130 installed at a remote location of the elevator 101.
  • the management server computer 130 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 via the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the management server computer 130 is installed in a remote place away from the place where the elevator 101 is installed, which is different from the place where the elevator 101 to be monitored is installed. Specifically, the management server computer 130 can be installed, for example, in a maintenance management company 150 that performs maintenance management of the elevator 101.
  • the telephone 140 is installed in, for example, the maintenance management company 150 in which the management server computer 130 is installed.
  • the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140 By installing the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140 in the maintenance management company 150, a person in the car 102 of the elevator 101 and an operator of the maintenance management company 150 can talk directly.
  • the elevator 101 is installed in a multi-storey building or the like, and includes a basket (car) 102 on which people and articles are mounted. One basket 102 is provided for each elevator 101. The basket 102 is provided in a hoistway (not shown) penetrating each floor in the building along the vertical direction.
  • the elevator 101 can be realized by, for example, a rope type (traction type) elevator.
  • the elevator 101 that can be monitored by the remote monitoring system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to a rope type elevator.
  • a hydraulic elevator 101 may be monitored instead of the rope type elevator 101 or in addition to the rope type elevator.
  • the basket 102 includes an operation panel 102a including operation buttons including a destination floor button and a door opening / closing button, a display for displaying the floor where the basket 102 is located, and the like (hereinafter, referred to as “operation panel 102a of the basket 102” as appropriate). Called). Operation buttons including a destination floor button, a door opening / closing button, and the like output a signal corresponding to an input operation accepted by the operation button.
  • the display can be realized by various known display devices that display, for example, the floor where the basket 102 is located.
  • the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 includes a control board for the operation panel 102a, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 102a.
  • the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is, for example, an operation board for outputting a signal corresponding to an input operation received by an operation button to the control board 110, and a display board for controlling the display. And the substrate.
  • the control board 110 receives a signal output from the operation board.
  • the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating the floor on which the car 102 is located to the display board.
  • control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is not limited to the one constituted by the operation board and the display board, but may be realized only by the operation board.
  • control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is not limited to being configured by the operation board and the display board, but may be realized only by the display board. .
  • the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized by only an operation board or a display board without including an operation button or a display.
  • the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized by only a display substrate without including an operation button, an operation substrate, and a display.
  • the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized by only the operation board without including the operation buttons, the display, and the display board.
  • the car 102 is provided with an interphone terminal device 102b.
  • the interphone terminal device 102b includes a call button, a microphone, and a speaker (all not shown).
  • the interphone terminal device 102 b is connected to the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • a drive mechanism 104 related to the raising / lowering operation of the basket 102 is provided in the hoistway.
  • the drive mechanism 104 can be provided in the upper part in a hoistway, for example.
  • the drive mechanism 104 includes a hoisting machine, a pulley, a rope 104a, a counterweight 104b, and the like.
  • the drive mechanism 104 further includes an electromagnetic brake, a speed governor, and the like (all are not shown). Since the drive mechanism 104 can be easily realized by using a known technique, the description thereof is omitted.
  • the drive mechanism 104 is not restricted to what is provided in the upper part in a hoistway. For example, in the case of the hydraulic elevator 101, the drive mechanism 104 may be provided at the bottom (pit) in the hoistway.
  • the basket 102 is connected to one end of the rope 104a, and the counterweight 104b is connected to the other end of the rope 104a.
  • the hoisting machine is driven in a state where the rope 104a having the cage 102 and the counterweight 104b connected to both ends is hooked on the pulley and the hoisting machine, and between the rope 104a and the pulley.
  • the cage 102 is moved up and down using the frictional force (traction).
  • the hoistway is provided with a guide rail (not shown) for guiding the raising / lowering position of the basket 102.
  • Doors 105a and 102c are provided at positions (depots) 105 and the cage 102 corresponding to each floor in the hoistway, respectively.
  • the car 102 is provided with a motor (not shown) that opens and closes the door 102 c provided on the car 102 and the door 105 a provided on the landing 105. Motors that open and close the doors 105 a and 102 c are connected to the control board 110.
  • the door 105a provided at the landing 105 is locked by a device called an interlock or the like.
  • the drive mechanism portion of the door 102c provided in the cage 102 and the interlock are engaged, and the locking by the interlock is released, and the door 102c provided in the cage 102 is released.
  • the door 105a provided in the landing 105 opens and closes in conjunction.
  • the elevator 101 includes a door opening / closing sensor (not shown) that detects opening / closing of the doors 102c and 105a.
  • the output of the door open / close sensor changes depending on whether the doors 102c and 105a are open or closed.
  • the door opening / closing sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor.
  • the door opening / closing sensor is connected to the control board 110 via wiring, and a signal output from the door opening / closing sensor is input to the control board 110 via the wiring.
  • Each platform 105 has an operation panel 105b (hereinafter referred to as "operation panel 105b of the platform 105") provided with a display button for displaying a platform call button (not shown), a floor where the basket 102 is located, and the like. Each is installed.
  • the operation panel 105b of each landing 105 includes a control board, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105.
  • the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 may include a display board that is provided at each hall 105 and displays a floor on which the car 102 is located by turning on an LED or the like.
  • the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 does not include a display board that displays the floor on which the car 102 is located, but only a board that outputs a signal for controlling the turning on / off of the LED to the display board. It may be realized by.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing that houses the control board 110 of the elevator 101, a wall of a hoistway, or the like.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122.
  • the main control board 121 is directly connected to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 via the wiring 200 or the like.
  • the main control board 121 of the remote monitoring support device 120 is attached to, for example, a signal line 111 that connects the operation panel 102 a of the basket 102 and the control board 110, and is transmitted through the signal line 111.
  • a signal line 111 that connects the operation panel 102 a of the basket 102 and the control board 110.
  • the main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102. For example, when a user of the elevator 101 performs an input operation on an operation button on the operation panel 102a of the car 102, the main control board 121 is output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 according to the input operation. Get a call signal.
  • the main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 (control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102).
  • the main control board 121 for example, in response to the call signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102, the control board 110 outputs to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 out of the signals output to the respective units included in the elevator 101. For example, the floor signal output is acquired.
  • the main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110.
  • a connection terminal 121 a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the main control board 121.
  • the connection terminal 121a can be realized by, for example, a connector connected to the main control board 121 via the wiring 121b or the like.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110 and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal 110a (hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”) 110a to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected.
  • the control board 110 is connected.
  • the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.
  • the maintenance inspection terminal 110a is used, for example, to connect a diagnostic terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance inspection work when the worker performs the maintenance inspection work at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. Is provided.
  • the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided regardless of whether the existing equipment is new or old.
  • the terminal device for diagnosis has portability that can be carried by an operator, and is used, for example, for maintenance inspection work that is performed on the site where the elevator 101 is installed.
  • the diagnostic terminal device includes a terminal that is detachably connected to the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • the worker connects a terminal included in the diagnostic terminal device to a maintenance / inspection terminal provided on the control board 110, and performs a predetermined input operation on the diagnostic terminal device.
  • the diagnostic terminal device outputs a signal corresponding to the input operation by the worker to the control board 110.
  • the control board 110 operates each unit in the elevator 101 according to the input signal, and diagnoses a signal related to the operation result. Output to the terminal device. Based on the signal regarding the operation result of the elevator 101 output from the control board 110, the diagnostic terminal device reports information for guiding whether or not the elevator 101 has operated normally according to the input operation by the worker.
  • the main control board 121 is connected to the management server computer 130 via a network 160 such as the Internet.
  • a network 160 such as the Internet.
  • the voice communication board 122 is connected to the interphone terminal device 102b and the public voice network 170.
  • the voice communication board 122 can be realized by a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) board, for example.
  • Public voice network 170 includes a fixed telephone network (public switched telephone network) and a mobile telephone network.
  • the public voice network 170 is composed of a plurality of exchanges (not shown) such as a subscriber line exchange that accommodates telephone lines, a relay exchange that bundles the subscriber line exchanges, and a gateway exchange that is connected to the telephone network of another operator. Yes. Since the public voice network 170 is a known technique, the description thereof is omitted.
  • the main control board 121 may perform communication using a PHS board included in the voice communication board 122.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 uses the PHS board for voice communication as well as data communication. Since the installation location of the elevator 101 is fixed, by performing communication using PHS, it is possible to secure the communication quality and to reduce the cost for communication.
  • the management server computer 130 can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer, for example.
  • An operation terminal device 131 may be connected to the management server computer 130.
  • the management server computer 130 and the operation terminal device 131 may be installed in the same place or in different places.
  • One or more terminal devices 131 may be used for operation.
  • the operation terminal device 131 can be realized by, for example, a computer device such as an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse, or a personal computer equipped with a display. Further, a printer (not shown) for outputting a report describing the state of the elevator 101 may be connected to the operation terminal device 131.
  • a PBX Primary Branch exchange, see reference numeral 205 in FIG. 2
  • the telephone 140 is connected to the public voice network 170 via PBX.
  • the telephone 140 may be directly connected to the public voice network 170 without providing the PBX.
  • FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • control board 110 controls the operation of the elevator 101 by driving and controlling each part of the elevator 101.
  • the control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 and controls the operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each part.
  • the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 described above generates a call signal corresponding to the input operation every time an input operation to the operation button by a user of the elevator 101 is received, and the generated call signal is used as the control board.
  • the control board 110 controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 by, for example, outputting a control signal for controlling the drive mechanism 104 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. To do.
  • the control board 110 generates a control signal for a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102, and the generated control.
  • the motor which raises / lowers the car 102 is rotationally driven in a direction to raise or lower the cage 102.
  • the motor that raises and lowers the car 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is driven and controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the car 102 is stopped.
  • control board 110 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down, the control board 110 acquires the number of rotations of each motor operated according to the control signal.
  • the number of rotations of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder.
  • the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor has operated normally in accordance with a control signal output to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down.
  • control board 110 operates the brake so as to stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor, for example, based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102.
  • a control signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the brake.
  • the brake operates in accordance with a control signal output from the control board 110 to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 and to stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped on a predetermined floor.
  • control board 110 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the brake, the control board 110 acquires an output signal from the brake sensor whose output changes according to the operation of the brake.
  • the brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. Thereby, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake has operated normally according to the control signal output to the brake.
  • the control board 110 sets the doors 102c and 105a on the floor where the car 102 is stopped by a brake based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102.
  • a control signal for opening and closing is generated, and the generated control signal is output to a motor for opening and closing the door 102c of the car 102 and the door 105a of the landing 105.
  • the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped.
  • the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock or the like, the motor does not operate when the door 105a is not completely closed.
  • the control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor each time a control signal is output to the motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are operating normally according to a control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.
  • control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal indicating the floor on which the car 102 is located to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102.
  • the floor on which the car 102 is located can be specified based on, for example, an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway.
  • the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 receives a control signal including a floor signal
  • the control board is controlled based on the received control signal, and the floor and the moving direction in which the basket 102 is located. (Whether it is going up or down).
  • the control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 every time the position of the car 102 is switched. Output.
  • the control board 110 periodically includes a floor signal with respect to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 regardless of the position of the car 102, for example. It may output a control signal.
  • the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is in accordance with the input operation every time an input operation to the landing call button by a user of the elevator 101 is received, similarly to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102.
  • a call signal is generated, and the generated call signal is output to the control board 110.
  • the control board 110 controls the operation panel of the platform 105 in the same manner as when a signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the cage 102.
  • various control signals are generated, and the generated operation signal is output to the corresponding units to control the operation of the elevator 101.
  • the control board 110 is connected to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the operation panel 105b of the hall 105.
  • the control board 110 moves the car 102 up and down according to signals output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the operation panel 105b of the hall 105.
  • the activation signal indicating that each unit has been activated in order to raise and lower the car 102 is output.
  • the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the second floor, it outputs the activation signal once.
  • the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping on the way, the control board 110 outputs the activation signal once.
  • the control board 110 outputs the activation signal twice.
  • the control board 110 may calculate the travel distance and travel time of the car 102 each time the car 102 is moved up and down.
  • the travel distance of the basket 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the number of activations.
  • the traveling time of the car 102 can be calculated based on the floor signal, for example. Specifically, for example, when a call operation is received from the operation panel 105b of the fourth-floor platform 105 with the basket 102 on the first floor, the basket 102 moves from the first floor to the fourth floor for the third floor. To do.
  • the control board 110 includes a memory (not shown) and stores the number of times the activation signal is output, that is, the number of activations, in the memory every time the activation signal is output.
  • the control board 110 may store, in the memory, the history of operation of each unit driven during the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 or the opening / closing operation of the doors 105a and 102c, instead of or in addition to the number of activations.
  • the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Information may be stored in the memory as a history of operation.
  • control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are open or closed based on the output value of the door open / close sensor.
  • the control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a based on a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a output by itself and an output value of the door opening / closing sensor. It can be determined whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are actually opened and closed.
  • the control board 110 when the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been switched. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 informs the outside that the operation mode has been switched. A signal to notify or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (that is, an operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. Specifically, the control board 110 indicates that, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the operation mode is switched. A signal to notify to the outside or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (the operation mode is a normal operation mode) is output.
  • the control board 110 detects a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal (reporting signal) for notifying the occurrence of the failure. Specifically, for example, although the control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. When this is detected, a signal (report signal) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c in the elevator 101 is output (reported).
  • the interphone terminal device 102b When the call button is operated, the interphone terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 transmits the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205.
  • voice communication can be performed between the interphone terminal device 102b and the telephone 140.
  • the interphone terminal device 102b remotely monitors the voice signal input to the microphone in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone set 140 installed in the maintenance management company 150 is established. The data is output to the support device 120. Further, the interphone terminal device 102b receives the audio signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via a speaker in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs the floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. get. Then, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates notification information based on the acquired floor signal and the like, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130.
  • the notification information includes, for example, the raising / lowering direction of the car 102, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, whether the car 102 is stopped on the floor to which the car is moved, and whether the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c is operated. , The floor where the car 102 is currently located, whether or not various safety devices are activated, and identification information of the elevator 101 that is the transmission source of the notification information.
  • the identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the manufacturing number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address, etc.) of the elevator 101, It may be a number arbitrarily set by an operator who performs maintenance and inspection.
  • the identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining characters such as numbers having a predetermined number of digits and alphabets.
  • the main control board 121 provided in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be constituted by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitoring control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204.
  • the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is directly connected to the operation panel 102 a of the car 102 via the wiring 200.
  • the relay board 201 is, for example, an IC chip foot provided on a control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 (wiring for connecting the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the IC chip).
  • a contact point between the control board 110 and the relay board 201 can be provided and connected to the control board 110 via the contact point.
  • the contact point may be provided on a leg for a signal input from the control board 110 to the IC chip (wiring for connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip), and for a signal output from the IC chip to the control board 110. May be provided on the legs (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip).
  • the relay board 201 can generate a call signal that is generated in response to an input operation to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and is output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110. it can.
  • the relay board 201 may be connected to a wiring that connects a control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and a display that displays a floor on which the car 102 is located.
  • the relay board 201 acquires a floor signal indicating the floor where the car 102 is located, which is output from the control board 110 to the display device via the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. Can do.
  • connection terminal 121 a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the connection terminal 121a is not limited to being provided integrally with the relay substrate 201.
  • the connection terminal 121a only needs to be electrically connected to the relay board 201 (input terminal thereof).
  • a connector provided separately from the relay board 201 and connected to the relay board 201 by the wiring 121b, etc. Can be realized.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110 and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal 110a (hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”) 110a to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected.
  • a terminal 110a hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”
  • the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be connected or disconnected.
  • the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected and removed easily when the remote monitoring support device 120 is removed. Can do.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment is connected to the control board 110 via the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a, and to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 via the wiring 200. It is connected.
  • the control board 110 did not perform an operation according to the control signal. In this case, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the elevator 101, and a signal (notification signal) for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality in the elevator 101 is output.
  • the control board 110 outputs a signal for reporting the occurrence of an abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120 via, for example, the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • the relay board 201 analyzes the signal that has received the input, and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202.
  • the monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204.
  • the monitoring control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203.
  • the monitoring control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.
  • the memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off.
  • the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), or the like.
  • the various signals output from the control board 110 vary depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like.
  • the relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts it into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote of the elevator 101 can be controlled regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Can be monitored.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110. For example, when an operation for instructing movement to a predetermined floor is accepted on the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the operation panel 105b of the hall 105, the operation command signal is sent to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the landing 105. This can be realized by a signal (call signal or the like) similar to the signal output from the operation panel 105b.
  • the operation command signal is, for example, moving the car 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, stopping the moved car 102 on the corresponding floor, or stopping the car 102 on the stopped floor. Including a signal for opening and closing the door 102c of the car and the door 105a of the hall 105.
  • control board 110 When the control board 110 receives the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and sends the generated various control signals to the elevator. It outputs to each part with which 101 is provided.
  • the main control board 121 inputs various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a provided in the elevator 101, for example.
  • the maintenance inspection terminal 110 a is provided on the control board 110.
  • the maintenance / inspection terminal 110 a may be electrically connected to the input terminal of the control board 110 and may be a separate body from the control board 110.
  • the maintenance inspection terminal 110a is provided, for example, for connecting a terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance inspection work when the worker performs the maintenance inspection work at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. Yes.
  • the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided regardless of whether the existing equipment is new or old.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204.
  • the management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120 when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.
  • the management server computer 130 responds to an input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) instructing transmission of notification information regarding a result of a diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101. Send instructions).
  • the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the elevator 101 in addition to the notification information transmission instruction.
  • the diagnosis operation is a signal that indicates whether each unit is operated normally in accordance with the output signal by outputting a signal for operating each unit in a predetermined order from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101. Is output from the control board 110.
  • the management server computer 130 may output the next diagnosis instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the diagnosis instruction was output (every predetermined period such as every month).
  • the management server computer 130 instructs transmission of notification information related to the history of operation operations stored in the control board 110 in accordance with an input operation received in the management server computer 130 or periodically.
  • An instruction signal (notification information transmission instruction) may be transmitted.
  • the notification information related to the history of the operation operation includes, for example, information related to the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is moved up and down, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Can be realized.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 When the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates the operation command signal based on the received instruction signal, and uses the generated operation command signal as the control board 110. Output for. In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, outputs a signal (control signal) output from the control board 110. When a signal or the like is acquired, response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.
  • the management server computer 130 generates report information based on the response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the management server computer 130 generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of, for example, transmitting a diagnosis instruction and a notification information transmission instruction.
  • the management server computer 130 generates report information including information on the travel distance and the number of activations of the elevator 101, for example.
  • the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information.
  • the report for example, every time when the elevator 101 performs a diagnostic operation, that is, every time response information corresponding to an instruction signal (diagnostic instruction) that instructs execution of the diagnostic operation transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120 is received. Can be issued.
  • the management server computer 130 generates, for example, print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information.
  • the data is output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130.
  • the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by controlling the drive of the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.
  • FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support apparatus 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 includes a receiving unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generating unit 303, an output unit 304, an acquiring unit 305, The determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307 are realized.
  • the functions of the reception unit 301, storage unit 302, generation unit 303, output unit 304, acquisition unit 305, determination unit 306, and transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. This can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130.
  • the reception unit 301 receives a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130.
  • the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnosis instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
  • the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnosis operation when the reception unit 301 receives a transmission instruction.
  • the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201.
  • the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction for outputting a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.
  • the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 being raised and lowered, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like.
  • An operation command signal to be driven and controlled by 110 is generated.
  • the output unit 304 When the receiving unit 301 receives a transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation to the control board 110. In this embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.
  • the output unit 304 for example, outputs an operation command signal via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a connected to a maintenance / diagnosis terminal used in an inspection operation performed by a worker in the field. Since the operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, as in the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, A diagnostic operation can be performed on the control board 110.
  • the output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and the operation command signal for executing the next diagnosis operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation command signal is output to the control board 110.
  • the output may be output via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has passed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation was output based on the date and time information stored in the storage unit 302.
  • the operation command signal is output via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
  • the diagnosis operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the burden on communication.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with an operation command signal that is output from the output unit 304 and that executes a diagnostic operation.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, for example.
  • the acquisition unit 305 for example, a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 via the board 1701 and the wiring 200, or a control board from the operation board 102a of the car 102.
  • the signal output to 110 is acquired.
  • the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, for example. .
  • the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 according to a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102, for example. .
  • the acquisition unit 305 outputs a signal (down signal) output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and a signal output from the operation board 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110.
  • a bidirectional signal is acquired.
  • the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the upstream signal and the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downstream signal may be the same position or different positions.
  • the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred.
  • An alarm signal output from the substrate 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be acquired.
  • the acquisition unit 305 for example, when the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched although the control signal is output to the motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down.
  • a notification signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 may be acquired in order to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside.
  • These notification signals can be acquired, for example, via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
  • the generation unit 303 generates notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating the floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located based on a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102. In addition, the generation unit 303 may generate notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally based on a control signal output from the control board 110, for example. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or a failure has occurred in the elevator 101 based on a signal for notification output from the control board 110. May be.
  • the generation unit 303 generates notification information every time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Or the production
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130.
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information.
  • the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130.
  • the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. You may transmit to 130.
  • the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 further determines, based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305, whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state by the determination unit 306.
  • notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130.
  • the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • step S2001 the process waits until a call signal is received by accepting an input operation on an operation button by a user of the elevator 101 or the like.
  • step S2001 a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 is acquired, or a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110 is waited. To do.
  • step S2001 when a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is acquired (step S2001: Yes), a predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 was last acquired. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (step S2002).
  • step S2002 for example, since a call input operation has not been received, it is determined whether or not a sufficient time has elapsed for determining that the car 102 has been stopped for a predetermined time or more. Specifically, for example, the time required to open and close the doors 105a and 102c can be set to a predetermined time.
  • step S2002 when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 was last acquired (step S2002: No), the process returns to step S2001 and output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102. It is determined whether the acquired signal is acquired. On the other hand, in step S2002, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 was last acquired (step S2002: Yes), the acquisition is performed until the predetermined time elapses in step S2002: Yes.
  • the notification information is generated based on the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 (step S2003). Thus, for example, notification information can be generated when there is no call input operation for a predetermined time or more and the car 102 is stopped for a predetermined time or more.
  • step S2003 the notification information generated in step S2003 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S2004), and the series of processing ends.
  • step S2004 the notification information generated in step S2003 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
  • step S2001 when the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is not acquired in step S2001 (step S2001: No), the signal for notification output through the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired. Whether or not (step S2005).
  • step S2005 when the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a has not been acquired (step S2005: No), the process returns to step S2001.
  • step S2005 when the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired (step S2005: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2003.
  • step S2101 it is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S2101).
  • step S2101 when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S2101: Yes), an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S2102).
  • Step S2103 the operation command signal generated in Step S2102 is outputted to control board 110 (Step S2103), and it shifts to Step S2104.
  • step S2103 for example, the operation command signal generated in step S2102 is output via a connection terminal provided on the control board 110 in order to connect a maintenance diagnosis terminal.
  • step S2104 the process waits until the control signal output from the control board 110 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103 (signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102) is acquired. Also good.
  • step S2104 the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103 (or the control board 110 output from the control board 110 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103).
  • a signal that is, a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is acquired (step S2104: Yes)
  • notification information is generated based on the acquired control signal (step S2105).
  • step S2105 for example, each part of the control board 110 included in the elevator 101 based on the control signal output from the control board 110 to each part of the elevator 101 according to the operation command signal output in step S2103. Notification information for notifying whether or not the vehicle is controlled as indicated by the operation command signal is generated.
  • step S2105 the notification information generated in step S2105 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S2106), and the series of processes is terminated.
  • step S2106 the notification information generated in step S2105 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
  • step S2101 if the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received in step S2101 (step S2101: No), the operation for causing the control board 110 to perform a diagnostic operation last time in the elevator 101 is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the command signal was output (step S2107). In step S2107, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was output last time (step S2107: No), the process returns to step S2101 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction has been received.
  • step S2107 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 was output last time (step S2107: Yes), the operation proceeds to step S2102, and the operation for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 is performed. Generate a command signal.
  • step S2102 for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is a remote monitoring support device 120 that performs communication between the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130.
  • a signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a (the operation panel 102a of the car 102) provided in the car 102 of the elevator 101, and the operation panel of the car 102 in accordance with the operation of the elevator 101 according to the signal The fact that the signal output from 102a to the control board 110 is acquired, the notification information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is generated based on the acquired signal, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. It is a feature.
  • the car 102 is accompanied with the signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the operation of the elevator 101 according to the control signal.
  • the control board 110 is not limited to the control board 110 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place.
  • the elevator 101 including the control board 110 that does not have the communication function can be remotely monitored.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is ensured, and the safety of the user is reduced.
  • the elevator 101 can be used in mind.
  • a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 is output from the operation panel 102a of the actually operated cage 102 without passing through the control board 110.
  • the transmitted signal can be directly transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120.
  • the reliability of the notification information transmitted to the management server computer can be improved as compared with the case where a control board or other relay device is provided.
  • this makes it possible to further improve the reliability of the elevator 101, to ensure the safety of the user, and to allow the user to use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • control board 110 when information about the state of the elevator 101 is acquired via the control board 110 by directly transmitting the operation panel 102a (signal line 111) of the car 102 to the remote monitoring support device 120 without passing through the control board 110. In comparison with the control board 110, the processing load on the control board 110 can be reduced.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 operates the elevator 101 with respect to the control board 110 when receiving a diagnosis instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 and instructing transmission of notification information.
  • An instruction for executing a diagnosis operation for diagnosing the state is output, and an operation panel 102a of the car 102 among the control signals output from the control board 110 to each part of the elevator 101 according to the output instruction for executing the diagnosis operation.
  • the diagnostic operation performed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130 is output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101.
  • Management information based on signals output to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and signals output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110 in response to the control signals.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved and the safety of the user can be ensured.
  • the elevator 101 can be used with peace of mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 during the diagnostic operation executed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored.
  • the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved and the safety of the user can be ensured.
  • the elevator 101 can be used with peace of mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is connected to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to which a portable terminal device that outputs a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110 can be connected.
  • a diagnostic operation execution instruction is output.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment for maintenance and inspection that can be connected to a diagnostic terminal device used for diagnosis of the elevator 101, which is conventionally used at the site where the elevator 101 is installed.
  • the control board 110 can easily execute the diagnosis operation without newly providing a mechanism for inputting the diagnosis operation execution instruction to the control board 110. be able to.
  • the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
  • the remote monitoring support device 120 is characterized in that when a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation is output, the execution instruction of the next diagnostic operation is output.
  • the state of the elevator 101 can be grasped every predetermined time regardless of whether the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic instruction. As a result, it is possible to improve the reliability of the elevator 101 while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.
  • the remote monitoring support apparatus is useful for a remote monitoring support apparatus that performs remote monitoring of an elevator, and is particularly suitable for a remote monitoring support apparatus that performs remote monitoring of an elevator after installation.
  • Control board 120 Remote Monitoring Support Device 130 Management Server Computer 140 Telephone 301 Reception Unit 302 Storage Unit 303 Generation Unit 304 Output Unit 305 Acquisition Unit 306 Judgment Unit 307 Transmission Unit

Abstract

The remote monitoring assistance device (120) is configured so as to obtain signals input and output between a control board (110) and the outside of the control board (110), determine on the basis of the obtained signals whether or not the operating status of an elevator (101) is in normal operation, and, if the elevator (101) is not in normal operation, generate notification information and send the generated notification information to a management server computer (130). By sending the notification information to the management server computer (130) in this manner if the operating status of the elevator (101) is not in normal operation, remote monitoring can be performed not only for an elevator (101) having a control board (110) provided with the function of communicating with external devices installed at remote locations, but also for an elevator (101) without such a communication function.

Description

遠隔監視支援装置Remote monitoring support device
　この発明は、エレベーターの遠隔監視をおこなう遠隔監視支援装置に関する。 The present invention relates to a remote monitoring support device that performs remote monitoring of an elevator.
　従来、複数階建ての建物などに設置されたエレベーターに対して、定期的に、あるいは当該エレベーターにおいて障害が発生した場合などに、作業員が保守のための診断をともなう点検作業（診断保守作業）をおこなうことにより、当該エレベーターの動作の適正を確保するようにしていた。 Conventionally, inspection work that is accompanied by a diagnosis for maintenance (diagnostic maintenance work) for an elevator installed in a multi-storey building, etc., regularly or when a failure occurs in the elevator By doing this, the proper operation of the elevator was ensured.
　また、従来、エレベーターの運行動作を制御する制御基板（制御装置）に通信機能を設け、当該制御基板とエレベーターの遠隔地に設置された管理サーバコンピュータとの間で通信をおこなうことによって、エレベーターの遠隔地において当該エレベーターの状態を監視するエレベーターの遠隔監視システムがあった。これにより、エレベーターが設置されている現地に作業員を派遣することなく、当該エレベーターの状態を当該エレベーターの遠隔地において監視することができる。 Conventionally, a control board (control device) that controls the operation operation of the elevator is provided with a communication function, and communication is performed between the control board and a management server computer installed at a remote location of the elevator. There was an elevator remote monitoring system that monitors the status of the elevator in a remote location. Thereby, the state of the said elevator can be monitored in the remote place of the said elevator, without dispatching a worker to the site where the elevator is installed.
　関連する技術として、具体的には、従来、通常モードから保守モードへ切り替えることにより建物から監視センターへの発報を防止し、保守モードへ切り替わっている間、作業者が実施する保守作業のデータを保守作業データ記憶部に記憶し、通常モードへ切り替わったときに保守作業データ記憶部に記憶した保守作業データを取り込み、取り込まれた保守作業データに基づいて保守作業が適正であるか否かを判断するようにした技術があった（たとえば、下記特許文献１を参照。）。 Specifically, as related technology, conventionally, switching from the normal mode to the maintenance mode prevents reporting from the building to the monitoring center, and the maintenance work data performed by the operator while switching to the maintenance mode. Is stored in the maintenance work data storage unit, the maintenance work data stored in the maintenance work data storage unit when the mode is switched to the normal mode is fetched, and whether or not the maintenance work is appropriate based on the fetched maintenance work data There has been a technique for judging (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).
特開２０１１－１０２１８０号公報JP 2011-102180 A
　しかしながら、上述した従来の技術は、たとえば、旧型のエレベーターなどであって、設置時においては遠隔監視を想定していなかったエレベーターの場合、当該エレベーターの制御基板が通信機能を備えていないため、エレベーターの設置後に遠隔監視をおこなうことが難しいという問題があった。 However, the above-described conventional technology is, for example, an old elevator or the like, and in the case of an elevator that is not assumed to be remotely monitored at the time of installation, the elevator control board does not have a communication function. There was a problem that it was difficult to perform remote monitoring after installation.
　このため、上述した従来の技術は、エレベーターが設置されている現場において定期におこなう診断保守作業ごとに作業員が現地におもむかなくてはならず、煩わしいという問題があった。上述した従来の技術は、当該エレベーターにおいて異常が発生した場合、当該エレベーターが設置されている建物の管理人などが作業員に連絡をとらなくてはならず、また、連絡を受けるごとに作業員が現地におもむかなくてはならず、煩わしいという問題があった。 For this reason, the above-described conventional technique has a problem that it is troublesome for the worker to visit the site for each diagnostic maintenance work periodically performed at the site where the elevator is installed. In the conventional technology described above, when an abnormality occurs in the elevator, the manager of the building where the elevator is installed must contact the worker. However, there was a problem that it was troublesome.
　また、上述した従来の技術は、遠隔監視に対応していないエレベーターにおいて障害が発生した場合、当該障害の発見が遅れたり、当該障害を解消するための対応が遅れたりするという問題があった。 In addition, the conventional technology described above has a problem that when a failure occurs in an elevator that does not support remote monitoring, the discovery of the failure is delayed or the response to solve the failure is delayed.
　また、上述した従来の技術を用いて既設のエレベーターの遠隔監視をおこなう場合、当該既設のエレベーターの制御装置を、通信機能が追加された別の制御基板に交換しなくてはならない。すなわち、上述した従来の技術を用いて既設のエレベーターの遠隔監視をおこなう場合、制御基板ごと交換しなくてはならないため、作業が大掛かりになり、煩わしいという問題があった。また、この場合、制御基板の交換作業の間、エレベーターを利用することができず、特に高層階建ての建物の利用者の活動に支障をきたす場合があるという問題があった。 In addition, when performing remote monitoring of an existing elevator using the above-described conventional technology, the existing elevator control device must be replaced with another control board to which a communication function is added. That is, when performing remote monitoring of an existing elevator using the above-described conventional technique, the entire control board must be replaced, which increases the work and is troublesome. Further, in this case, the elevator cannot be used during the control board replacement work, and there is a problem that the activity of the user of the high-rise building may be hindered.
　この発明は、上述した従来技術による問題点を解消するため、エレベーター自体の通信機能の有無にかかわらずエレベーターの遠隔監視をおこなうことができる遠隔監視支援装置を提供することを目的とする。 An object of the present invention is to provide a remote monitoring support device that can perform remote monitoring of an elevator regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator itself in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.
　また、この発明は、上述した従来技術による問題点を解消するため、エレベーター自体の通信機能の有無にかかわらずエレベーターの遠隔監視をおこなうことにより、エレベーターに対する信頼性の向上を図ることができる遠隔監視支援装置を提供することを目的とする。 In addition, the present invention eliminates the problems associated with the prior art described above, and can perform remote monitoring of the elevator regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator itself, thereby improving the reliability of the elevator. An object is to provide a support device.
　上述した課題を解決し、目的を達成するため、この発明にかかる遠隔監視支援装置は、エレベーターの動作を制御する制御基板および管理サーバコンピュータとの間でそれぞれ通信をおこなう遠隔監視支援装置であって、前記制御基板に設けられて当該制御基板と当該制御基板の外部との間で信号を入出力する接点であって前記エレベーターの動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かに応じて信号の出力状態が変化する接点または当該接点に接続された配線から当該信号を取得する取得手段と、前記取得手段が取得した信号の出力状態に基づいて、前記動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断する判断手段と、前記判断手段が前記動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断した場合に、前記エレベーターの状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成する生成手段と、前記生成手段が生成した通知情報を、前記管理サーバコンピュータへ送信する送信手段と、を備えたことを特徴とする。 In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a remote monitoring support apparatus according to the present invention is a remote monitoring support apparatus that performs communication between a control board that controls the operation of an elevator and a management server computer. A contact provided on the control board for inputting / outputting a signal between the control board and the outside of the control board, and outputting a signal depending on whether or not the operation state of the elevator is a normal operation state An acquisition unit that acquires the signal from a contact that changes state or a wiring connected to the contact, and whether or not the operation state is a normal operation state based on the output state of the signal acquired by the acquisition unit Determining means for determining, and when the determining means determines that the operating state is not a normal operating state, notification information including information relating to the state of the elevator Generating means for generating a notification information in which the generating means has generated, characterized by comprising a transmitting means for transmitting to said management server computer.
　また、この発明にかかる遠隔監視支援装置は、上記の発明において、前記取得手段が、前記エレベーターが備える各部に対して出力される当該各部を制御する制御用の信号に応じて動作状態が切り替わるリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から前記信号を取得し、前記判断手段が、前記取得手段が、前記エレベーターの動作状態が通常動作状態ではない状態で前記リレーが出力する信号を取得した場合に当該動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断することを特徴とする。 In the remote monitoring support device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the acquisition unit is a relay whose operation state is switched according to a control signal for controlling each part output to each part provided in the elevator. The signal is acquired from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, the determination unit is configured to acquire the relay in a state where the operation state of the elevator is not a normal operation state. It is characterized in that when the signal output from is acquired, it is determined that the operation state is not a normal operation state.
　また、この発明にかかる遠隔監視支援装置は、上記の発明において、前記取得手段が、前記エレベーターが備える各部に対して所定の電圧の電源が供給されているか否かに応じて動作状態が切り替わるリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から前記信号を取得し、前記判断手段が、前記取得手段が、所定の電圧の電源が供給されていない状態で前記リレーが出力する信号を取得した場合に前記動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断することを特徴とする。 The remote monitoring support device according to the present invention is the relay according to the above invention, wherein the acquisition means switches the operating state depending on whether or not power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each part of the elevator. The signal is acquired from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, and the determination unit is configured to acquire the signal when the relay is in a state where power of a predetermined voltage is not supplied. When an output signal is acquired, it is determined that the operation state is not a normal operation state.
　また、この発明にかかる遠隔監視支援装置は、上記の発明において、前記取得手段が、前記エレベーターが備える各部に対して所定の電圧の電源を供給する電源供給回路との接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から前記信号を取得し、前記判断手段が、前記取得手段が、所定の電圧の電源が供給されていないことにより出力状態がゼロを取得した場合に前記動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断することを特徴とする。 Further, the remote monitoring support device according to the present invention is the remote monitoring support device according to the above invention, wherein the acquisition means uses the connection position with a power supply circuit that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each part included in the elevator as a contact. The operation state is obtained when the signal is acquired from a contact or a wiring connected to the contact, and the determination unit acquires the output state of zero because the acquisition unit is not supplied with power of a predetermined voltage. Is determined not to be in a normal operation state.
　この発明にかかる遠隔監視支援装置によれば、エレベーターの遠隔地において管理サーバコンピュータを介してエレベーターの状態に関する情報を取得することができるので、エレベーター自体の通信機能の有無にかかわらずエレベーターの遠隔監視をおこなうことができるという効果を奏する。 According to the remote monitoring support device according to the present invention, since information related to the state of the elevator can be acquired via the management server computer in the remote location of the elevator, the remote monitoring of the elevator regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator itself. There is an effect that can be performed.
図１は、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視システムのシステム構成を示す説明図である。FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 図２は、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視システムを構成する遠隔監視支援装置のハードウエア構成を示す説明図である。FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 図３は、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視システムを構成する遠隔監視支援装置の機能的構成を示すブロック図である。FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus constituting the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 図４は、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャートである。FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 図５は、この発明にかかる実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート（その１）である。FIG. 5 is a flowchart (No. 1) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 図６は、この発明にかかる実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート（その２）である。FIG. 6 is a flowchart (No. 2) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 図７は、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視システムのシステム構成を示す説明図である。FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 図８は、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視システムを構成する遠隔監視支援装置のハードウエア構成を示す説明図である。FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 図９は、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視システムを構成する遠隔監視支援装置の機能的構成を示すブロック図である。FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support apparatus constituting the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 図１０は、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート（その１）である。FIG. 10: is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the process sequence of the remote monitoring assistance apparatus of Embodiment 3 concerning this invention. 図１１は、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート（その２）である。FIG. 11: is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the process sequence of the remote monitoring assistance apparatus of Embodiment 3 concerning this invention. 図１２は、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視システムのシステム構成を示す説明図である。FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 図１３は、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視システムを構成する遠隔監視支援装置のハードウエア構成を示す説明図である。FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 図１４は、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視システムを構成する遠隔監視支援装置の機能的構成を示すブロック図である。FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support apparatus constituting the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 図１５は、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート（その１）である。FIG. 15: is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the process sequence of the remote monitoring assistance apparatus of Embodiment 4 concerning this invention. 図１６は、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート（その２）である。FIG. 16: is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the process sequence of the remote monitoring assistance apparatus of Embodiment 4 concerning this invention. 図１７は、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視システムのシステム構成を示す説明図である。FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 図１８は、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視システムを構成する遠隔監視支援装置のハードウエア構成を示す説明図である。FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 図１９は、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視システムを構成する遠隔監視支援装置の機能的構成を示すブロック図である。FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support apparatus constituting the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 図２０は、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート（その１）である。FIG. 20 is a flowchart (No. 1) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 図２１は、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート（その２）である。FIG. 21 is a flowchart (No. 2) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
　以下に添付図面を参照して、この発明にかかる遠隔監視支援装置の好適な実施の形態を詳細に説明する。 Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a remote monitoring support device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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　まず、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視支援装置を備える、エレベーターの遠隔監視システムのシステム構成について説明する。図１は、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視システムのシステム構成を示す説明図である。 <Embodiment 1>
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First, a system configuration of an elevator remote monitoring system including the remote monitoring support device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
　図１において、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視システム１００は、たとえば、制御基板（制御装置）１１０と、遠隔監視支援装置１２０と、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０と、電話機１４０と、によって構成することができる。遠隔監視システム１００は、エレベーター１０１の動作を、当該エレベーター１０１の遠隔地に設置された管理サーバコンピュータ１３０を用いて監視する。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、遠隔監視支援装置１２０を介して、エレベーター１０１の動作を監視する。 1, the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes, for example, a control board (control device) 110, a remote monitoring support device 120, a management server computer 130, and a telephone 140. be able to. The remote monitoring system 100 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 using a management server computer 130 installed at a remote location of the elevator 101. The management server computer 130 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 via the remote monitoring support device 120.
　管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、監視対象となるエレベーター１０１が設置されている場所とは異なる、当該エレベーター１０１が設置されている場所から離れた遠隔地に設置されている。具体的には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の保守管理を担う保守管理会社１５０などに設置することができる。 The management server computer 130 is installed in a remote place away from the place where the elevator 101 is installed, which is different from the place where the elevator 101 to be monitored is installed. Specifically, the management server computer 130 can be installed, for example, in a maintenance management company 150 that performs maintenance management of the elevator 101.
　電話機１４０は、たとえば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０が設置された保守管理会社１５０に設置される。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０および電話機１４０を保守管理会社１５０に設置することにより、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２の中にいる者と保守管理会社１５０のオペレーターとが直接通話することができる。 The telephone 140 is installed in, for example, the maintenance management company 150 in which the management server computer 130 is installed. By installing the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140 in the maintenance management company 150, a person in the car 102 of the elevator 101 and an operator of the maintenance management company 150 can talk directly.
　エレベーター１０１は、複数階建てのビル内などに設置され、人や物品を搭載するカゴ（乗りかご）１０２を備えている。カゴ１０２は、１台のエレベーター１０１に１つずつ設けられている。カゴ１０２は、建物における各階床を、鉛直方向に沿って貫通する昇降路（図示を省略する）内に設けられている。エレベーター１０１は、たとえば、ロープ式（トラクション式）のエレベーターによって実現することができる。 The elevator 101 is installed in a multi-storey building or the like, and includes a basket (car) 102 on which people and articles are mounted. One basket 102 is provided for each elevator 101. The basket 102 is provided in a hoistway (not shown) penetrating each floor in the building along the vertical direction. The elevator 101 can be realized by, for example, a rope type (traction type) elevator.
　この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視システム１００により監視可能なエレベーター１０１は、ロープ式のエレベーターに限るものではない。この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視システム１００においては、ロープ式のエレベーター１０１に代えて、あるいは、ロープ式のエレベーター１０１に加えて、たとえば、油圧式のエレベーター１０１を監視対象としてもよい。 The elevator 101 that can be monitored by the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is not limited to a rope type elevator. In the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, for example, a hydraulic elevator 101 may be monitored instead of the rope type elevator 101 or in addition to the rope type elevator 101.
　カゴ１０２には、行先階ボタンや扉開閉ボタンなどを含む操作ボタン、カゴ１０２が位置する階床などを表示する表示器などを備えた操作盤１０２ａが設けられている。操作ボタンは、カゴ１０２の外部の管理人やオペレーターなどとの通話時に操作される非常通話ボタンを含んでいてもよい。カゴ１０２に設けられた操作盤１０２ａは、操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板を備えており、当該操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板を介して制御基板１１０に接続されている。また、カゴ１０２には、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂが設けられている。インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、呼出ボタンとマイクとスピーカーとを備えている（いずれも図示を省略する）。インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に接続されている。 The basket 102 is provided with an operation panel 102a including operation buttons including a destination floor button and a door opening / closing button, a display for displaying a floor where the basket 102 is located, and the like. The operation buttons may include an emergency call button that is operated during a call with an administrator or operator outside the car 102. An operation panel 102a provided in the basket 102 includes a control board for the operation panel 102a, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 102a. The basket 102 is provided with an interphone terminal device 102b. The interphone terminal device 102b includes a call button, a microphone, and a speaker (all not shown). The interphone terminal device 102 b is connected to the remote monitoring support device 120.
　昇降路には、カゴ１０２の昇降動作にかかわる駆動機構１０４が設けられている。駆動機構１０４は、たとえば、昇降路における上部に設けることができる。駆動機構１０４は、巻上機、滑車、ロープ１０４ａ、カウンタウエイト１０４ｂなどによって構成されている。駆動機構１０４は、さらに、電磁ブレーキや調速機などを備えている（いずれも図示を省略する）。駆動機構１０４は、公知の技術を用いて容易に実現可能であるため説明を省略する。駆動機構１０４は、昇降路における上部に設けられるものに限らない。駆動機構１０４は、たとえば、油圧式のエレベーター１０１の場合は、昇降路における底部（ピット）に設けられていてもよい。 In the hoistway, a drive mechanism 104 related to the raising / lowering operation of the basket 102 is provided. The drive mechanism 104 can be provided in the upper part in a hoistway, for example. The drive mechanism 104 includes a hoisting machine, a pulley, a rope 104a, a counterweight 104b, and the like. The drive mechanism 104 further includes an electromagnetic brake, a speed governor, and the like (all are not shown). Since the drive mechanism 104 can be easily realized by using a known technique, the description thereof is omitted. The drive mechanism 104 is not restricted to what is provided in the upper part in a hoistway. For example, in the case of the hydraulic elevator 101, the drive mechanism 104 may be provided at the bottom (pit) in the hoistway.
　カゴ１０２はロープ１０４ａの一端に連結され、カウンタウエイト１０４ｂはロープ１０４ａの他端に連結されている。ロープ式のエレベーター１０１においては、両端にカゴ１０２およびカウンタウエイト１０４ｂが連結されたロープ１０４ａをつるべ式に滑車および巻上機にかけた状態で当該巻上機を駆動し、ロープ１０４ａと滑車との間の摩擦力（トラクション）を利用してカゴ１０２を昇降させる。昇降路には、カゴ１０２の昇降位置をガイドするガイドレール（図示を省略する）が設けられている。 The basket 102 is connected to one end of the rope 104a, and the counterweight 104b is connected to the other end of the rope 104a. In the rope-type elevator 101, the hoisting machine is driven in a state where the rope 104a having the cage 102 and the counterweight 104b connected to both ends is hooked on the pulley and the hoisting machine, and between the rope 104a and the pulley. The cage 102 is moved up and down using the frictional force (traction). The hoistway is provided with a guide rail (not shown) for guiding the raising / lowering position of the basket 102.
　昇降路における各階床に対応した位置（乗り場）１０５およびカゴ１０２には、それぞれ扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃが設けられている。カゴ１０２には、当該カゴ１０２に設けられた扉１０２ｃおよび乗り場１０５に設けられた扉１０５ａを開閉させるモーター（図示を省略する）が設けられている。扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉させるモーターは、制御基板１１０に接続されている。 Doors 105a and 102c are provided at positions (depots) 105 and the cage 102 corresponding to each floor in the hoistway, respectively. The car 102 is provided with a motor (not shown) that opens and closes the door 102 c provided on the car 102 and the door 105 a provided on the landing 105. Motors that open and close the doors 105 a and 102 c are connected to the control board 110.
　乗り場１０５に設けられた扉１０５ａは、インターロックなどと称される装置で施錠されている。エレベーター１０１が停止階に到着した状態でモーターを駆動すると、カゴ１０２に設けられた扉１０２ｃの駆動機構部分とインターロックとがかみ合ってインターロックによる施錠が解放され、カゴ１０２に設けられた扉１０２ｃおよび乗り場１０５に設けられた扉１０５ａが連動して開閉する。 The door 105a provided at the landing 105 is locked by a device called an interlock or the like. When the motor is driven in a state where the elevator 101 has arrived at the stop floor, the drive mechanism portion of the door 102c provided in the cage 102 and the interlock are engaged, and the locking by the interlock is released, and the door 102c provided in the cage 102 is released. And the door 105a provided in the landing 105 opens and closes in conjunction.
　エレベーター１０１は、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａの開閉を検出する扉開閉センサ（図示を省略する）を備えている。扉開閉センサは、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａが開状態にあるか閉状態にあるかに応じて出力が変化する。扉開閉センサは、たとえば、マイクロスイッチや光電センサなどによって実現することができる。扉開閉センサは配線を介して制御基板１１０に接続されており、扉開閉センサから出力された信号は当該配線を介して制御基板１１０に入力される。 The elevator 101 includes a door opening / closing sensor (not shown) that detects opening / closing of the doors 102c and 105a. The output of the door open / close sensor changes depending on whether the doors 102c and 105a are open or closed. The door opening / closing sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. The door opening / closing sensor is connected to the control board 110 via wiring, and a signal output from the door opening / closing sensor is input to the control board 110 via the wiring.
　各乗り場１０５には、乗り場呼びボタン（図示を省略する）やカゴ１０２が位置する階床などを表示する表示器などを備えた操作盤１０５ｂが、それぞれ設置されている。各乗り場１０５に設けられた操作盤１０５ｂは、それぞれ、操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板を備え、当該操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板を介して制御基板１１０に接続されている。 Each platform 105 is provided with an operation panel 105b provided with a platform call button (not shown), a display for displaying the floor where the basket 102 is located, and the like. Each operation panel 105b provided in each platform 105 includes a control board for the operation panel 105b, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 105b.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の制御基板１１０を収容する筐体や、昇降路の壁などに取り付けることができる。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、主制御基板１２１と音声通信基板１２２とを備えている。主制御基板１２１は、制御基板１１０に接続されている。また、主制御基板１２１は、インターネットなどのネットワーク１６０を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に接続されている。主制御基板１２１と管理サーバコンピュータ１３０とを電話回線などの公衆音声網１７０ではなくインターネットを介して接続することにより、緊急時に電話回線がパンクすることによってエレベーター１０１の状況把握が遅延することを防止し、迅速な対応をとることができる。 The remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing that houses the control board 110 of the elevator 101, a wall of a hoistway, or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122. The main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110. The main control board 121 is connected to the management server computer 130 via a network 160 such as the Internet. By connecting the main control board 121 and the management server computer 130 via the Internet instead of the public voice network 170 such as a telephone line, the situation of the elevator 101 is prevented from being delayed due to the puncture of the telephone line in an emergency. And can respond quickly.
　音声通信基板１２２は、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂおよび公衆音声網１７０に接続されている。音声通信基板１２２は、具体的には、たとえば、ＰＨＳ（Ｐｅｒｓｏｎａｌ　Ｈａｎｄｙ－ｐｈｏｎｅ　Ｓｙｓｔｅｍ）基板によって実現することができる。公衆音声網１７０は、固定電話網（公衆交換電話網）および携帯電話網を含む。公衆音声網１７０は、電話線を収容する加入者線交換機、加入者線交換機を束ねる中継交換機、ほかの事業者の電話網と接続する関門交換機など、図示を省略する複数の交換機によって構成されている。公衆音声網１７０については、公知の技術であるため説明を省略する。 The voice communication board 122 is connected to the interphone terminal device 102b and the public voice network 170. Specifically, the voice communication board 122 can be realized by a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) board, for example. Public voice network 170 includes a fixed telephone network (public switched telephone network) and a mobile telephone network. The public voice network 170 is composed of a plurality of exchanges (not shown) such as a subscriber line exchange that accommodates telephone lines, a relay exchange that bundles the subscriber line exchanges, and a gateway exchange that is connected to the telephone network of another operator. Yes. Since the public voice network 170 is a known technique, the description thereof is omitted.
　上記の主制御基板１２１は、音声通信基板１２２が備えるＰＨＳ基板を用いて通信をおこなってもよい。この場合、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、ＰＨＳ基板を、音声通信に用いるとともにデータ通信にも用いる。エレベーター１０１の設置場所は固定であるため、ＰＨＳを利用した通信をおこなうことにより、通信の品質を確保するとともに通信にかかるコストを抑えることができる。 The main control board 121 may perform communication using a PHS board included in the voice communication board 122. In this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 uses the PHS board for voice communication as well as data communication. Since the installation location of the elevator 101 is fixed, by performing communication using PHS, it is possible to secure the communication quality and to reduce the cost for communication.
　管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、パーソナルコンピュータなどのコンピュータ装置によって実現することができる。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０には、操作用の端末装置１３１が接続されていてもよい。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０と操作用の端末装置１３１とは、同じ場所に設置されていてもよく、異なる場所に設置されていてもよい。操作用の端末装置１３１は、１台であってもよく、複数台であってもよい。操作用の端末装置１３１は、たとえば、キーボードやマウスなどの入力デバイスや、ディスプレイなどを備えたパーソナルコンピュータなどのコンピュータ装置によって実現することができる。また、操作用の端末装置１３１には、エレベーター１０１の状態を記載した報告書などを出力するためのプリンタ（図示を省略する）が接続されていてもよい。 The management server computer 130 can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer, for example. An operation terminal device 131 may be connected to the management server computer 130. The management server computer 130 and the operation terminal device 131 may be installed in the same place or in different places. One or more terminal devices 131 may be used for operation. The operation terminal device 131 can be realized by, for example, a computer device such as an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse, or a personal computer equipped with a display. Further, a printer (not shown) for outputting a report describing the state of the elevator 101 may be connected to the operation terminal device 131.
　保守管理会社１５０には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０および電話機１４０に加えて、ＰＢＸ（Ｐｒｉｖａｔｅ　Ｂｒａｎｃｈ　ｅＸｃｈａｎｇｅ、図２における符号２０５を参照）を設置することができる。電話機１４０は、ＰＢＸを介して公衆音声網１７０に接続されている。遠隔監視システム１００においてはＰＢＸを設けず、電話機１４０を公衆音声網１７０に直接接続してもよい。 In the maintenance management company 150, in addition to the management server computer 130 and the telephone set 140, a PBX (Private Branch exchange, see reference numeral 205 in FIG. 2) can be installed. The telephone 140 is connected to the public voice network 170 via PBX. In the remote monitoring system 100, the telephone 140 may be directly connected to the public voice network 170 without providing the PBX.
（遠隔監視システム１００のハードウエア構成）
　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視システム１００を構成する遠隔監視支援装置１２０のハードウエア構成について説明する。図２は、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視システム１００を構成する遠隔監視支援装置１２０のハードウエア構成を示す説明図である。 (Hardware configuration of remote monitoring system 100)
Next, the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
　図２において、制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１を構成する各部を駆動制御することにより、エレベーター１０１の運行動作を制御する。制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して制御用の信号を出力するとともに、当該各部から出力された信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の運行動作を制御する。 In FIG. 2, the control board 110 controls the operation of the elevator 101 by driving and controlling each part of the elevator 101. The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 and controls the operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each part.
　上述した操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板は、エレベーター１０１の利用者などによる操作ボタンに対する入力操作を受け付けるごとに、当該入力操作に応じた呼び信号を生成し、生成した呼び信号を制御基板１１０に出力する。制御基板１１０は、たとえば、操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、駆動機構１０４を駆動制御する制御用の信号を出力することによってエレベーター１０１の運行動作を制御する。 The control board for the operation panel 102a described above generates a call signal corresponding to the input operation every time an input operation to the operation button by a user of the elevator 101 or the like is received, and outputs the generated call signal to the control board 110. To do. The control board 110 controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 by outputting a control signal for driving and controlling the drive mechanism 104 based on, for example, a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a.
　具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対する制御用の信号を生成し、生成した制御用の信号をカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対して出力する。これにより、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターは、カゴ１０２を上昇あるいは下降させる方向に回転駆動する。カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターは、たとえば、インバーターを用いて制御されており、カゴ１０２を停止させる階床において回転を停止するように制御基板１１０によって駆動制御される。 Specifically, the control board 110 generates, for example, a control signal for a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a, and the generated control signal. Is output to a motor that moves the car 102 up and down. Thereby, the motor which raises / lowers the cage 102 is rotationally driven in a direction to raise or lower the cage 102. The motor that raises and lowers the car 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is driven and controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the car 102 is stopped.
　制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに制御用の信号を出力するごとに、当該制御用の信号にしたがって動作した各モーターの回転数を取得する。各モーターの回転数は、たとえば、エンコーダなどを用いて取得することができる。これにより、制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対して出力した制御用の信号にしたがって、当該モーターが正常に動作したか否かを判断することができる。 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down, the control board 110 acquires the number of rotations of each motor operated according to the control signal. The number of rotations of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor has operated normally in accordance with a control signal output to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down.
　また、具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、カゴ１０２を所定の階床において停止させるようにブレーキを動作させる制御用の信号を生成し、生成した制御用の信号をブレーキに対して出力する。ブレーキは、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号にしたがって、カゴ１０２の昇降動作を停止させ、当該カゴ１０２を所定の階床において停止させるように動作する。これにより、カゴ１０２を所定の階床において停止させることができる。 Specifically, for example, the control board 110 is used for control to operate a brake so as to stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a. A signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the brake. The brake operates in accordance with a control signal output from the control board 110 to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 and to stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped on a predetermined floor.
　制御基板１１０は、ブレーキに対して制御用の信号を出力するごとに、ブレーキの動作に応じて出力が変化するブレーキセンサからの出力信号を取得する。ブレーキセンサは、たとえば、マイクロスイッチや光電センサなどによって実現することができる。これにより、制御基板１１０は、ブレーキに対して出力した制御用の信号にしたがって、当該ブレーキが正常に動作したか否かを判断することができる。 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the brake, the control board 110 acquires an output signal from the brake sensor whose output changes according to the operation of the brake. The brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. Thereby, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake has operated normally according to the control signal output to the brake.
　また、具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、ブレーキによってカゴ１０２を停止させた階床において扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させる制御用の信号を生成し、生成した制御用の信号をカゴ１０２の扉１０２ｃや乗り場１０５の扉１０５ａを開閉させるモーターに対して出力する。これにより、カゴ１０２が停止した階床において、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させることができる。上記のように、扉１０５ａを開閉させるモーターは、インターロックなどと称される装置で施錠されているため、扉１０５ａが完全に閉まっていない場合は動作しない。 Specifically, for example, the control board 110 controls to open and close the doors 102c and 105a on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped by a brake based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a. And the generated control signal is output to a motor that opens and closes the door 102c of the car 102 and the door 105a of the landing 105. Thereby, the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped. As described above, since the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock or the like, the motor does not operate when the door 105a is not completely closed.
　制御基板１１０は、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させるモーターに制御用の信号を出力するごとに、扉開閉センサからの出力信号を取得する。これにより、制御基板１１０は、該当する扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させるモーターに対して出力した制御用の信号にしたがって、当該扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａが正常に動作したか否かを判断することができる。 The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor each time a control signal is output to the motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are operating normally according to a control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.
　また、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板に対して、カゴ１０２が位置する階床を示す階床信号を含む制御用の信号を出力する。カゴ１０２が位置する階床は、たとえば、昇降路中において階床ごとに設けられたセンサ（図示を省略する）からの出力信号に基づいて特定することができる。操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板は、階床信号を含む制御用の信号を受け付けると、受け付けた制御用の信号に基づいて表示器を制御して、カゴ１０２が位置する階床や移動方向（上昇中か下降中か）などを表示する。 Further, for example, the control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal indicating the floor on which the car 102 is located to the control board for the operation panel 102a. The floor on which the car 102 is located can be specified based on, for example, an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway. When the control board for the operation panel 102a receives a control signal including a floor signal, the control board controls the display unit based on the received control signal, and the floor where the cage 102 is located and the moving direction (ascending) Or is it going down).
　制御基板１１０は、操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板に対して、たとえば、カゴ１０２の位置が切り替わるごとに階床信号を含む制御用の信号を出力する。あるいは、制御基板１１０は、操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板に対して、たとえば、カゴ１０２の位置にかかわらず、定期的に階床信号を含む制御用の信号を出力するものであってもよい。 The control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a and the control board for the operation panel 105b, for example, whenever the position of the car 102 is switched. Alternatively, the control board 110 periodically outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a and the control board for the operation panel 105b regardless of the position of the cage 102, for example. You may do.
　操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板は、操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板と同様に、エレベーター１０１の利用者などによる乗り場呼びボタンに対する入力操作を受け付けるごとに、当該入力操作に応じた呼び信号を生成し、生成した呼び信号を制御基板１１０に出力する。操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板から呼び信号が出力された場合、制御基板１１０は、操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板から信号が出力された場合と同様に、操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板から出力された信号に基づいて各種の制御用の信号を生成し、生成した制御用の信号を該当する各部に出力することによってエレベーター１０１の運行動作を制御する。 Like the control board for the operation panel 102a, the control board for the operation panel 105b generates a call signal corresponding to the input operation every time an input operation to the landing call button by a user of the elevator 101 is received, The generated call signal is output to the control board 110. When the call signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 105b, the control board 110 is output from the control board for the operation panel 105b in the same manner as when the signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 102a. Based on the signals, various control signals are generated, and the generated control signals are output to the corresponding units to control the operation of the elevator 101.
　制御基板１１０は、操作盤１０２ａや操作盤１０５ｂから出力された信号に応じてカゴ１０２を昇降動作させるごとに、当該カゴ１０２を昇降動作させるために各部を起動したことを示す起動信号を出力する。制御基板１１０は、たとえば、１階から２階に移動した場合、起動信号を１回出力する。また、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、１階から途中で停止することなく５階に移動した場合、起動信号を１回出力する。また、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、１階から、途中の３階で停止した（扉の開閉をおこなった）後に、５階に移動する場合、起動信号を２回出力する。 The control board 110 outputs an activation signal indicating that each unit has been activated in order to move the car 102 up and down every time the car 102 is moved up and down in response to a signal output from the operation panel 102 a or the operation panel 105 b. . For example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the second floor, it outputs the activation signal once. For example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping on the way, the control board 110 outputs the activation signal once. Further, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor after stopping on the third floor in the middle (opening / closing the door), the control board 110 outputs the activation signal twice.
　制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２を昇降動作させるごとに、カゴ１０２の走行距離や走行時間を算出してもよい。カゴ１０２の走行距離は、たとえば、起動回数に基づいて算出することができる。また、カゴ１０２の走行時間は、たとえば、上記の階床信号に基づいて算出することができる。具体的には、たとえば、カゴ１０２が１階にいる状態で４階の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから呼びの操作を受け付けた場合、カゴ１０２は１階から４階までの３階床分を移動する。 The control board 110 may calculate the travel distance and travel time of the car 102 each time the car 102 is moved up and down. The travel distance of the basket 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the number of activations. Further, the traveling time of the car 102 can be calculated based on the floor signal, for example. Specifically, for example, when a call operation is received from the operation panel 105b of the fourth-floor platform 105 with the basket 102 on the first floor, the basket 102 moves from the first floor to the fourth floor for the third floor. To do.
　制御基板１１０は、図示を省略するメモリを備え、起動信号が出力されるごとに、当該起動信号が出力された回数すなわち起動回数をメモリに記憶する。制御基板１１０は、起動回数に代えて、あるいは起動回数に加えて、カゴ１０２の昇降動作や扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃの開閉動作に際して駆動した各部の運行動作の履歴をメモリに記憶してもよい。具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、起動回数、カゴ１０２の走行距離、カゴ１０２の走行時間、カゴ１０２の昇降動作や扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃの開閉動作に際して動作した各種リレーの動作回数などに関する情報を運行動作の履歴としてメモリに記憶してもよい。 The control board 110 includes a memory (not shown) and stores the number of times the activation signal is output, that is, the number of activations, in the memory every time the activation signal is output. The control board 110 may store, in the memory, the history of operation of each unit driven during the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 or the opening / closing operation of the doors 105a and 102c, instead of or in addition to the number of activations. Specifically, the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Information may be stored in the memory as a history of operation.
　また、制御基板１１０は、扉開閉センサの出力値に基づいて、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａが開状態にあるか閉状態にあるかを判断する。制御基板１１０は、自身が出力した扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させる制御用の信号と扉開閉センサの出力値とに基づいて、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させる制御用の信号を出力したことに応じて、当該扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａが実際に開閉したかどうかを判断することができる。 Further, the control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are open or closed based on the output value of the door open / close sensor. The control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a based on a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a output by itself and an output value of the door opening / closing sensor. It can be determined whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are actually opened and closed.
　また、制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが変化した場合に、当該運転モードが切り替わったことを示す信号を出力する。制御基板１１０は、具体的には、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが、通常の運転モードから通常の運転モード以外の運転モードに切り替わった場合に、当該運転モードの切り替わりがあったことを外部に通知する信号、あるいは、切り替わった後の運転モード（通常の運転モード以外の運転モードであること）を通知する信号を出力する。また、制御基板１１０は、具体的には、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが、通常の運転モード以外の運転モードから通常の運転モードに切り替わった場合に、当該運転モードの切り替わりがあったことを外部に通知する信号、あるいは、切り替わった後の運転モード（通常の運転モードであること）を通知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力する。 In addition, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been switched. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 informs the outside that the operation mode has been switched. A signal to notify or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (that is, an operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. Specifically, the control board 110 indicates that, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the operation mode is switched. A signal to notify to the outside or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (the operation mode is a normal operation mode) is output.
　また、制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１において障害を検知した場合に、当該障害の発生を通知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力（発報）する。具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉動作させる制御用の信号を出力したにもかかわらず、扉開閉センサの出力値に基づいて該当する扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃが動作しないことを検出した場合に、エレベーター１０１における該当する扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃにかかる障害が発生したことを通知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力（発報）する。 Further, when the control board 110 detects a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal (reporting signal) for notifying the occurrence of the failure. Specifically, for example, although the control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. When this is detected, a signal (report signal) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c in the elevator 101 is output (reported).
　制御基板１１０は、たとえば、制御基板１１０と外部装置とを接続する配線を介して、発報用の信号を、制御基板１１０の外部に出力（発報）することができる。より具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、制御基板１１０と外部装置とを接続する配線が、制御基板１１０に接続される接点を介して、発報用の信号を、制御基板１１０の外部に出力（発報）することができる。 The control board 110 can output (report) an alarm signal to the outside of the control board 110 via a wiring connecting the control board 110 and an external device, for example. More specifically, the control board 110 is configured such that, for example, a wiring for connecting the control board 110 and an external device sends an alarm signal to the outside of the control board 110 via a contact point connected to the control board 110. Can be output (reported).
　制御基板１１０は、たとえば、制御基板１１０に設けられた端子を介して、発報用の信号を、制御基板１１０の外部に出力（発報）してもよい。具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の外部装置との間で通信をおこなう通信用の端子を介して、発報用の信号を、制御基板１１０の外部に出力（発報）することができる。あるいは、具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、制御基板１１０に設けられて、当該制御基板１１０に診断用の端末装置を接続可能な端子（以下「保守点検用の端子」という）を介して、発報用の信号を、制御基板１１０の外部に出力（発報）してもよい。 The control board 110 may output (report) an alarm signal to the outside of the control board 110 via a terminal provided on the control board 110, for example. Specifically, the control board 110 outputs a signal for reporting to the outside of the control board 110 (reporting) via a communication terminal that communicates with an external device of the elevator 101, for example. can do. Alternatively, specifically, the control board 110 is provided, for example, via a terminal (hereinafter referred to as a “maintenance / inspection terminal”) provided on the control board 110 and capable of connecting a diagnostic terminal device to the control board 110. Thus, a signal for reporting may be output (reported) to the outside of the control board 110.
　インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、呼出ボタンが操作された場合に、当該操作があったことを示す呼出信号を、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に出力する。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂから出力された呼出信号が音声通信基板１２２に入力された場合、公衆音声網１７０やＰＢＸ２０５を介して電話機１４０に呼出信号を送出する。これにより、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂと電話機１４０との間において音声通信（通話）をおこなうことができる。 When the call button is operated, the interphone terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120. When the call signal output from the interphone terminal device 102 b is input to the voice communication board 122, the remote monitoring support device 120 transmits the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205. Thus, voice communication (call) can be performed between the interphone terminal device 102b and the telephone 140.
　インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、遠隔監視支援装置１２０（音声通信基板１２２）と保守管理会社１５０に設置された電話機１４０との接続が確立された状態で、マイクに入力された音声信号を、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に出力する。また、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、遠隔監視支援装置１２０（音声通信基板１２２）と電話機１４０との接続が確立された状態で、遠隔監視支援装置１２０から出力された音声信号を、スピーカーを介して出力する。 The interphone terminal device 102b remotely monitors the voice signal input to the microphone in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone set 140 installed in the maintenance management company 150 is established. The data is output to the support device 120. Further, the interphone terminal device 102b receives the audio signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via a speaker in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された信号（制御用の信号）を取得し、取得した制御用の信号に基づいて通知情報を生成し、生成した通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。通知情報は、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報や、当該通知情報の送信元となるエレベーター１０１の識別情報などを含む。 The remote monitoring support device 120 acquires a signal (control signal) output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101, and generates notification information based on the acquired control signal. The notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. The notification information includes information related to the state of the elevator 101, identification information of the elevator 101 that is the transmission source of the notification information, and the like.
　エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の昇降方向やカゴ１０２の移動先となる階床、移動先となる階床においてカゴ１０２が停止したか否か、扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉させるモーターの動作の有無、などを示す。また、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報は、たとえば、カゴ１０２が現在位置する階床、各種の安全装置の作動の有無などを示す。 Information about the state of the elevator 101 includes, for example, the direction in which the car 102 is moved up and down, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, whether the car 102 has stopped on the floor to which the car 102 is moved, and the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c. Indicates the presence or absence of the operation. Moreover, the information regarding the state of the elevator 101 indicates, for example, the floor where the car 102 is currently located, whether or not various safety devices are activated, and the like.
　エレベーター１０１の識別情報は、たとえば、当該エレベーター１０１の製造番号であってもよいし、当該エレベーター１０１の設置場所（住所など）に基づいて設定される番号であってもよいし、当該エレベーター１０１の保守点検をおこなう作業者などが任意に設定した番号であってもよい。エレベーター１０１の識別情報は、所定桁数の数字やアルファベットなどの文字を組み合わせて構成することができる。 The identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the manufacturing number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address, etc.) of the elevator 101, It may be a number arbitrarily set by an operator who performs maintenance and inspection. The identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining characters such as numbers having a predetermined number of digits and alphabets.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える主制御基板１２１は、たとえば、中継基板２０１と、監視制御基板２０２と、メモリ２０３と、通信Ｉ／Ｆ（インターフェイス）２０４と、によって構成することができる。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を、主制御基板１２１における中継基板２０１を介して取得する。 The main control board 121 provided in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be constituted by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitoring control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204. The remote monitoring support device 120 acquires the control signal output from the control board 110 via the relay board 201 in the main control board 121.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、たとえば、制御基板１１０に設けられたリレーと中継基板２０１とを接続し、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号に応じて出力（出力状態）が変化するリレーからの出力を、主制御基板１２１において取得する。この場合、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を、リレーから、中継基板２０１を介して、主制御基板１２１において取得することができる。 The remote monitoring support device 120 connects, for example, a relay provided on the control board 110 and the relay board 201, and from a relay whose output (output state) changes according to a control signal output from the control board 110. Is obtained in the main control board 121. In this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 can acquire the control signal output from the control board 110 from the relay via the relay board 201 in the main control board 121.
　リレーは、制御基板１１０による制御対象となる各部に対応して設けられ、エレベーター１０１が備える各部の状態に応じて出力状態が変化する（たとえばＯＮ／ＯＦＦする）。リレーは、たとえば、電磁石により接点を物理的に動かして開閉する電磁リレーを用いることができる。電磁リレーの接点は、たとえば、メーク（電流を流したときに接点が閉じる）接点であってもよく、ブレーク（電流を流したときに接点が開く）接点であってもよい。また、電磁リレーの接点は、たとえば、トランスファ（電流を流すことで複数の接点を切り替える）接点であってもよく、ラチェット（電流を流すたびに接点の開閉を切り替える）接点であってもよい。また、リレーは、たとえば、ソリッドステートリレーやプログラムリレーを用いてもよい。 The relay is provided corresponding to each part to be controlled by the control board 110, and the output state changes (for example, turns ON / OFF) according to the state of each part included in the elevator 101. As the relay, for example, an electromagnetic relay that opens and closes by moving a contact physically by an electromagnet can be used. The contact of the electromagnetic relay may be, for example, a make (contact is closed when a current is passed) contact or a break (contact is opened when a current is passed) contact. Further, the contact of the electromagnetic relay may be, for example, a transfer (switching a plurality of contacts by passing a current) contact, or a ratchet (switching the opening and closing of the contact every time a current is passed). Further, for example, a solid state relay or a program relay may be used as the relay.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、たとえば、リレーに接続された配線に接続され、当該配線からの出力を、主制御基板１２１において取得してもよい。この場合も、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を、リレー（リレーに接続された配線）から、中継基板２０１を介して、主制御基板１２１において取得することができる。 The remote monitoring support device 120 may be connected to a wiring connected to a relay, for example, and may acquire an output from the wiring on the main control board 121. Also in this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 acquires the control signal output from the control board 110 from the relay (wiring connected to the relay) via the relay board 201 in the main control board 121. Can do.
　具体的には、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、たとえば、制御基板１１０に対してリレーを支持する足（制御基板１１０とリレーとを接続する配線）に、制御基板１１０と中継基板２０１との接点を設け、当該接点を介して制御基板１１０に接続することができる。接点は、制御基板１１０からリレーに入力する信号用の足（制御基板１１０とリレーとを接続する配線）に設けることができる。この接点は、リレーから制御基板１１０に出力される信号用の足（制御基板１１０とリレーとを接続する配線）に設けてもよい。 Specifically, the remote monitoring support device 120, for example, provides a contact point between the control board 110 and the relay board 201 on a leg that supports the relay with respect to the control board 110 (wiring that connects the control board 110 and the relay). It can be provided and connected to the control board 110 via the contact. The contact point can be provided on a leg for signals input from the control board 110 to the relay (wiring for connecting the control board 110 and the relay). This contact may be provided on a leg for signals output from the relay to the control board 110 (wiring for connecting the control board 110 and the relay).
　また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対応して制御基板１１０に設けられたＩＣチップの足（制御基板１１０とＩＣチップとを接続する配線）に、制御基板１１０と中継基板２０１との接点を設け、当該接点を介して制御基板１１０に接続することができる。この場合、接点は、制御基板１１０からＩＣチップに入力する信号用の足（制御基板１１０とＩＣチップとを接続する配線）に設けてもよく、ＩＣチップから制御基板１１０に出力される信号用の足（制御基板１１０とＩＣチップとを接続する配線）に設けてもよい。 In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 is configured such that, for example, the control board 110 and the legs of the IC chip (wiring that connects the control board 110 and the IC chip) provided on the control board 110 corresponding to each unit included in the elevator 101 A contact point with the relay board 201 can be provided and connected to the control board 110 via the contact point. In this case, the contact point may be provided on a leg for a signal input from the control board 110 to the IC chip (wiring for connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip), and for a signal output from the IC chip to the control board 110. May be provided on the legs (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip).
　制御基板１１０においては、エレベーター１０１が備える各部の動作状態を作業者などが目視によって確認できるように、エレベーター１０１が備える各部の動作に連動して点灯したり消灯したりするＬＥＤが設けられている場合がある。この場合、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、たとえば、ＬＥＤの点灯／消灯に応じて出力が変化する光電センサ（図示を省略する）を備え、当該光電センサと中継基板２０１とを接続し、中継基板２０１を介して当該光電センサの出力値を主制御基板１２１において取得することにより、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を取得するようにしてもよい。 The control board 110 is provided with an LED that is turned on or off in conjunction with the operation of each part of the elevator 101 so that an operator or the like can visually confirm the operation state of each part of the elevator 101. There is a case. In this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 includes, for example, a photoelectric sensor (not shown) whose output changes depending on whether the LED is turned on or off, connects the photoelectric sensor to the relay board 201, and connects the relay board 201. The control signal output from the control board 110 may be acquired by acquiring the output value of the photoelectric sensor via the main control board 121.
　また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０における中継基板２０１は、たとえば、制御基板１１０と制御用の信号の出力先となる各部とを接続する配線が制御基板１１０に接続される接点（ターミナル）に接続することができる。これにより、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０における配線との接点（ターミナル）から、中継基板２０１を介して、制御用の信号を取得することができる。この場合の接点（ターミナル）は、制御基板１１０上に設けられているものに限らず、制御基板１１０と制御用の信号の出力先となる各部とを接続する配線の途中において、遠隔監視支援装置１２０における中継基板２０１と接続されるものであってもよい。 In addition, the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is connected to, for example, a contact (terminal) where a wiring that connects the control board 110 and each unit that is a control signal output destination is connected to the control board 110. Can do. Accordingly, the remote monitoring support device 120 can acquire a control signal from the contact (terminal) with the wiring on the control board 110 via the relay board 201. The contacts (terminals) in this case are not limited to those provided on the control board 110, but in the middle of the wiring connecting the control board 110 and each part that is the output destination of the control signal, the remote monitoring support device It may be connected to the relay board 201 at 120.
　あるいは、遠隔監視支援装置１２０における中継基板２０１は、制御基板１１０と、当該制御基板１１０からの制御用の信号の出力先となる各部とを接続する配線を分岐させる配線（分岐線）に接続することができる。これにより、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、分岐線から、中継基板２０１を介して、制御用の信号を取得することができる。エレベーター１０１が備える各部と制御基板１１０とを接続する配線と分岐線との分岐位置には、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を２方向へ分岐する分岐コネクタを設けてもよい。これにより、遠隔監視支援装置１２０を、分岐コネクタを介して、制御基板１１０に容易に接続することができる。 Alternatively, the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is connected to a wiring (branch line) that branches the wiring that connects the control board 110 and each unit that is the output destination of the control signal from the control board 110. be able to. As a result, the remote monitoring support device 120 can acquire a control signal from the branch line via the relay board 201. A branch connector for branching a control signal output from the control board 110 in two directions may be provided at a branch position between a wiring and a branch line connecting each part of the elevator 101 and the control board 110. As a result, the remote monitoring support device 120 can be easily connected to the control board 110 via the branch connector.
　中継基板２０１は、入力を受け付けた信号を解析し、解析結果を監視制御基板２０２に出力する。監視制御基板２０２は、中継基板２０１から出力された解析結果に基づいて通知情報を生成し、生成した通知情報を、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４を介して管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。また、監視制御基板２０２は、中継基板２０１から出力された解析結果を、メモリ２０３に記憶する。監視制御基板２０２は、中継基板２０１が入力を受け付けた信号を、直接メモリ２０３に記憶してもよい。 The relay board 201 analyzes the signal that has received the input, and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202. The monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The monitoring control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203. The monitoring control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.
　メモリ２０３は、電源の供給が絶たれた場合にも記憶した情報を保持する不揮発性の記憶媒体によって実現することができる。具体的には、メモリ２０３は、たとえば、フラッシュメモリ、ＥＥＰＲＯＭ（Ｅｌｅｃｔｒｉｃａｌｌｙ　Ｅｒａｓａｂｌｅ　Ｐｒｏｇｒａｍｍａｂｌｅ　Ｒｅａｄ－Ｏｎｌｙ　Ｍｅｍｏｒｙ）、ＥＰＲＯＭ（Ｅｒａｓａｂｌｅ　Ｐｒｏｇｒａｍｍａｂｌｅ　Ｒｅａｄ　Ｏｎｌｙ　Ｍｅｍｏｒｙ）などによって実現することができる。 The memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off. Specifically, the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), or the like.
　制御基板１１０から出力される各種の信号は、エレベーター１０１の機種などに応じて異なる。中継基板２０１は、解析に際して、制御基板１１０から出力される各種の信号を、監視制御基板２０２が処理可能なフォーマットに変換する。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、中継基板２０１において入力を受け付けた信号を解析して監視制御基板２０２が処理可能なフォーマットに変換することにより、エレベーター１０１の機種の違いにかかわらず、当該エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。 The various signals output from the control board 110 vary depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like. At the time of analysis, the relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202. The remote monitoring support device 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts it into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote of the elevator 101 can be controlled regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Can be monitored.
　また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、主制御基板１２１において監視制御基板２０２によって制御される中継基板２０１を介して、制御基板１１０に対して各種の運行指令信号を出力する。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０を介してエレベーター１０１が備える各部を駆動制御する際に運行指令信号を出力する。運行指令信号は、たとえば、操作盤１０２ａや操作盤１０５ｂにおいて、所定の階床への移動を指示する入力操作を受け付けた場合に当該操作盤１０２ａや操作盤１０５ｂから出力される信号と同様の信号（呼び信号など）によって実現することができる。具体的には、運行指令信号は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を所定の階床に移動させたり、移動させたカゴ１０２を該当する階床において停止させたり、停止させた階床においてカゴ１０２の扉１０２ｃおよび乗り場１０５の扉１０５ａを開閉させたりする信号を含む。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121. The remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110. The operation command signal is, for example, a signal similar to a signal output from the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b when an input operation instructing movement to a predetermined floor is received on the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b. (Call signal etc.). Specifically, the operation command signal is, for example, moving the car 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, stopping the moved car 102 on the corresponding floor, or stopping the car 102 on the stopped floor. Including a signal for opening and closing the door 102c of the car and the door 105a of the hall 105.
　制御基板１１０は、主制御基板１２１から出力された運行指令信号を受信すると、受信した運行指令信号に基づいて上述した各種の制御用の信号を生成し、生成した各種の制御用の信号をエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力する。主制御基板１２１は、中継基板２０１を介して監視制御基板２０２から出力した各種の運行指令信号を、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える保守点検用の端子（図示を省略する）を介して当該制御基板１１０に入力する。 When the control board 110 receives the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and sends the generated various control signals to the elevator. It outputs to each part with which 101 is provided. The main control board 121 sends various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal (not shown) provided in the elevator 101, for example. To enter.
　保守点検用の端子は、制御基板１１０に設けられている。あるいは、保守点検用の端子は、制御基板１１０の入力端子に電気的に接続され、制御基板１１０とは別体であってもよい。保守点検用の端子は、たとえば、作業員がエレベーター１０１が設置されている現地においておこなう保守点検作業に際して、当該保守点検作業に用いる端末装置（保守診断用端末）を接続するために設けられている。保守点検用の端子は、遠隔監視を目的として設置されたエレベーター１０１に限らず、また、既設新設あるいは新旧にかかわらず、幅広い種類のエレベーター１０１が一般的に備えている。 Maintenance terminals are provided on the control board 110. Alternatively, the maintenance / inspection terminal may be electrically connected to the input terminal of the control board 110 and may be separate from the control board 110. The maintenance / inspection terminal is provided, for example, for connecting a terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance / inspection work when the maintenance / inspection work is performed on the site where the elevator 101 is installed. . The terminals for maintenance and inspection are not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided regardless of whether the terminal is newly installed or new.
　保守点検用の端子を介して中継基板２０１と制御基板１１０とを接続する場合、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、保守点検用の端子に対して切断可能に接続される接続端子（図示を省略する）を備えていてもよい。このような遠隔監視支援装置１２０においては、たとえば、接続端子を保守点検用の端子に挿入して嵌合させることによって、接続端子と保守点検用の端子とを接続することができる。 When the relay board 201 and the control board 110 are connected via a maintenance / inspection terminal, the remote monitoring support device 120 is connected to the maintenance / inspection terminal so as to be disconnected (not shown). May be provided. In such a remote monitoring support device 120, for example, the connection terminal and the maintenance / inspection terminal can be connected by inserting and fitting the connection terminal into the maintenance / inspection terminal.
　また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号を受信する。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、保守管理会社１５０においてオペレーターによる管理サーバコンピュータ１３０への入力操作を受け付けた場合に、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に対して指示信号を出力する。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. For example, the management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120 when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.
　具体的には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０において受け付けた入力操作に応じて、たとえば、エレベーター１０１において実行した診断動作の結果に関する通知情報の送信を指示する指示信号（通知情報の送信指示）を送信する。この場合、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、通知情報の送信指示に加えて、エレベーター１０１に対して診断動作の実行指示を送信する。 Specifically, the management server computer 130 responds to an input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) instructing transmission of notification information regarding a result of a diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101. Send instructions). In this case, the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the elevator 101 in addition to the notification information transmission instruction.
　診断動作は、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して、当該各部を所定の順序で動作させる信号を出力させ、出力させた信号にしたがって当該各部が正常に動作したか否かを示す信号を制御基板１１０から出力させることによって実現される。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、定期的、すなわち、診断指示を出力してから所定時間が経過した場合（１ヶ月ごとなどの所定期間ごと）に、つぎの診断指示を出力してもよい。 The diagnosis operation is a signal that indicates whether each unit is operated normally in accordance with the output signal by outputting a signal for operating each unit in a predetermined order from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101. Is output from the control board 110. The management server computer 130 may output the next diagnosis instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the diagnosis instruction was output (every predetermined period such as every month).
　また、具体的には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０において受け付けた入力操作に応じて、あるいは定期的に、制御基板１１０において記憶した運行動作の履歴に関する通知情報の送信を指示する指示信号（通知情報の送信指示）を送信してもよい。運行動作の履歴に関する通知情報は、たとえば、起動回数、カゴ１０２の走行距離、カゴ１０２の走行時間、カゴ１０２の昇降動作や扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃの開閉動作に際して動作した各種リレーの動作回数などに関する情報によって実現することができる。 Specifically, for example, the management server computer 130 instructs transmission of notification information related to the history of operation operations stored in the control board 110 in accordance with an input operation received in the management server computer 130 or periodically. An instruction signal (notification information transmission instruction) may be transmitted. The notification information related to the history of the operation operation includes, for example, information related to the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is moved up and down, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Can be realized.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号を受信した場合に、受信した指示信号に基づいて上記の運行指令信号を生成し、生成した運行指令信号を制御基板１１０に対して出力する。また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号に基づく運行指令信号を制御基板１１０に対して出力した結果、当該制御基板１１０から出力された信号（制御用の信号など）を取得した場合に、当該信号に基づいて応答情報を生成し、生成した応答情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に出力する。 When the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates the operation command signal based on the received instruction signal, and uses the generated operation command signal as the control board 110. Output for. In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, outputs a signal (control signal) output from the control board 110. When a signal or the like is acquired, response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.
　管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に対して送信した各種の指示信号に応じて当該遠隔監視支援装置１２０から送信された応答情報に基づいて、報告書情報を生成する。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、診断指示および通知情報の送信指示を送信した結果、遠隔監視支援装置１２０から受信した通知情報に基づいて、報告書情報を生成する。この場合、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の走行距離や起動回数に関する情報を含む報告書情報を生成する。 The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of, for example, transmitting a diagnosis instruction and a notification information transmission instruction. In this case, the management server computer 130 generates report information including information on the travel distance and the number of activations of the elevator 101, for example.
　また、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、生成した報告書情報に基づいて、報告書（図示を省略する）を発行する機能を備えている。報告書は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１に診断動作をおこなわせるごと、すなわち、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に対して送信した診断動作の実行を指示する指示信号（診断指示）に応じた応答情報を受信するごとに発行することができる。具体的には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、生成した報告書情報に基づいて、当該報告書情報を紙などの記録媒体に印刷するための印刷情報を生成し、生成した印刷情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に接続された操作用の端末装置１３１に出力する。操作用の端末装置１３１は、印刷情報を受け付けた場合、当該操作用の端末装置１３１に接続されたプリンタを駆動制御することによって報告書を発行させることができる。 In addition, the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information. The report, for example, every time when the elevator 101 performs a diagnostic operation, that is, every time response information corresponding to an instruction signal (diagnostic instruction) that instructs execution of the diagnostic operation transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120 is received. Can be issued. Specifically, the management server computer 130 generates, for example, print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information. The data is output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130. When receiving the print information, the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by controlling the drive of the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.
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　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視システム１００の機能的構成について説明する。図３は、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視システム１００を構成する遠隔監視支援装置１２０の機能的構成を示すブロック図である。 (Functional configuration of remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
（遠隔監視支援装置１２０の機能的構成）
　図３において、この発明にかかる実施の形態１のエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の各機能は、受信部３０１と、記憶部３０２と、生成部３０３と、出力部３０４と、取得部３０５と、判断部３０６と、送信部３０７と、によって実現される。この発明にかかる実施の形態１のエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える受信部３０１、記憶部３０２、生成部３０３、出力部３０４、取得部３０５、判断部３０６、送信部３０７の各機能は、遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える各部によって実現することができる。 (Functional configuration of remote monitoring support device 120)
3, each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generating unit 303, an output unit 304, and an acquiring unit 305. The determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307 are realized. The functions of the reception unit 301, the storage unit 302, the generation unit 303, the output unit 304, the acquisition unit 305, the determination unit 306, and the transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention are as follows. It can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support device 120.
　受信部３０１は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号を受信する。受信部３０１は、たとえば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信する。記憶部３０２は、受信部３０１が診断指示を受信した場合、当該診断指示を受信した日時に関する情報を記憶する。これにより、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０との間で通信をおこなうことなく、定期的にエレベーター１０１の動作を監視することができる。 The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. For example, the reception unit 301 receives a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives a diagnosis instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnosis instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
　生成部３０３は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に、エレベーター１０１に上記の診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。生成部３０３は、中継基板２０１により制御基板１１０が解析可能な形式に変換した運行指令信号を生成する。生成部３０３は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に、エレベーター１０１が備える各部を、所定の順序で動作させる信号を出力させる指示を含む運行指令信号を生成する。 The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnosis operation when the reception unit 301 receives a transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201. When the receiving unit 301 receives a transmission instruction, the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction for outputting a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.
　具体的には、生成部３０３は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーター、昇降中のカゴ１０２を停止させるブレーキ、乗り場１０５およびカゴ１０２の扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉するモーターなどを制御基板１１０によって駆動制御させる運行指令信号を生成する。 Specifically, the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 being raised and lowered, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. An operation command signal to be driven and controlled by 110 is generated.
　出力部３０４は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に、制御基板１１０に対して、エレベーター１０１に上記の診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を出力する。この実施の形態１において、出力部３０４は、制御基板１１０に対して、生成部３０３が生成した運行指令信号を出力する。 When the receiving unit 301 receives a transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation to the control board 110. In the first embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.
　出力部３０４は、たとえば、作業員が現地においておこなう点検作業に際して可搬性の端末装置（保守診断用端末、図示を省略する）を接続する端子を介して、運行指令信号を出力する。出力部３０４が出力する運行指令信号は、中継基板２０１により制御基板１１０が解析可能な形式に変換されているため、保守診断用端末から診断動作をおこなわせる信号を直接入力した場合と同様に、制御基板１１０に診断動作をおこなわせることができる。 The output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal, for example, via a terminal for connecting a portable terminal device (a maintenance diagnosis terminal, not shown) at the time of inspection work performed by a worker on site. Since the operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, as in the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, A diagnostic operation can be performed on the control board 110.
　出力部３０４は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部と制御基板１１０とを接続する配線を介して、制御基板１１０に対する運行指令信号を出力するものであってもよい。この場合、具体的には、出力部３０４は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部が制御基板１１０に対して信号を出力する配線を介して、制御基板１１０に対する運行指令信号を出力することができる。 The output unit 304 may output, for example, an operation command signal for the control board 110 via wiring that connects each part of the elevator 101 and the control board 110. In this case, specifically, the output unit 304 can output an operation command signal for the control board 110 via, for example, a wiring in which each part of the elevator 101 outputs a signal to the control board 110.
　出力部３０４は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に限らず、制御基板１１０に対する運行指令信号を出力してから所定時間が経過した場合に、つぎの診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を出力してもよい。具体的には、出力部３０４は、たとえば、記憶部３０２が記憶する日時に関する情報に基づいて、診断動作の実行指示を出力してから１ヶ月が経過した場合に、つぎの診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を出力してもよい。 The output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and the operation command signal for executing the next diagnosis operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation command signal is output to the control board 110. It may be output. Specifically, for example, the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has passed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation was output based on the date and time information stored in the storage unit 302. An operation command signal may be output.
　これにより、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０との間で通信をおこなうことなく、制御基板１１０に対して、診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を定期的に出力することができる。そして、これによって通信にかかる負担を軽減しつつ、定期的にエレベーター１０１に対して診断動作をおこなわせることができる。 Thus, an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. Thus, the diagnosis operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the burden on communication.
　取得部３０５は、制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部へ出力された信号を取得する。取得部３０５は、制御基板１１０に設けられて当該制御基板１１０と当該制御基板１１０の外部との間で信号を入出力する接点であって、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かに応じて信号の出力状態が変化する接点または当該接点に接続された配線から当該信号を取得する。接点は、複数の接点が配列されたターミナルによって実現してもよく、対応するコネクタの挿抜を許容するコネクタによって実現してもよい。 The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. The acquisition unit 305 is a contact provided on the control board 110 to input and output signals between the control board 110 and the outside of the control board 110, and whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state or not. The signal is acquired from the contact where the output state of the signal changes or the wiring connected to the contact. The contact may be realized by a terminal in which a plurality of contacts are arranged, or may be realized by a connector that allows insertion and removal of a corresponding connector.
　具体的には、取得部３０５は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力される当該各部を制御する制御用の信号に応じて動作状態が切り替わるリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から信号を取得する。あるいは、具体的には、取得部３０５は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部から制御基板１１０に入力される信号に応じて動作状態が切り替わるリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から信号を取得してもよい。リレーは、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が切り替わることにより出力が変化する。リレーは、制御用の信号に応じて動作状態が切り替わる、エレベーター１０１が備える各部の状態に応じて出力が変化する。 Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 305 uses, as a contact, a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched according to a control signal for controlling each unit that is output to each unit included in the elevator 101. Alternatively, a signal is acquired from the wiring connected to the contact. Or, specifically, the acquisition unit 305 uses, for example, a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched according to a signal input to the control board 110 from each unit included in the elevator 101 as a contact, or the contact or the contact. You may acquire a signal from the connected wiring. The output of the relay changes when the operation state of the elevator 101 is switched. The output of the relay changes depending on the state of each part provided in the elevator 101 whose operation state is switched according to a control signal.
　より具体的には、このようなリレーは、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部から出力される信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１が安全に動作できる状態であるか否かを判断する安全回路に設けられたリレーによって実現することができる。安全回路に設けられたリレーは、エレベーター１０１が安全に動作できる状態（通常動作状態）と、安全に動作できない状態（通常動作状態ではない状態）と、で出力が変化する。 More specifically, such a relay is provided, for example, in a safety circuit that determines whether or not the elevator 101 can be safely operated based on signals output from each unit included in the elevator 101. It can be realized by a relay. The output of the relay provided in the safety circuit changes between a state where the elevator 101 can operate safely (normal operation state) and a state where the elevator 101 cannot operate safely (state which is not the normal operation state).
　安全回路は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の保守点検をおこなう作業員が、当該保守点検作業に際してエレベーター１０１の動作を停止させるために操作する停止スイッチ、カゴ１０２が通常の走行範囲を超えて移動した場合にカゴ１０２を停止させるために作動するリミットスイッチ、調速機が調速するカゴ１０２の昇降する速度が規定速度を超えた場合に作動するスイッチなどの各種のスイッチを備えている。安全回路のリレーは、互いに直列に接続された各種のスイッチと直列に接続されており、いずれかのスイッチが一つでも作動した場合に出力が変化する。 The safety circuit is used when, for example, an operator who performs maintenance and inspection of the elevator 101 moves a stop switch that operates to stop the operation of the elevator 101 during the maintenance and inspection work, and the car 102 moves beyond the normal traveling range. Various switches such as a limit switch that operates to stop the car 102 and a switch that operates when the moving speed of the car 102 that controls the speed governor exceeds a specified speed are provided. The relay of the safety circuit is connected in series with various switches connected in series with each other, and the output changes when any one of the switches is activated.
　エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではない状態は、安全回路が作動した場合に限らない。制御基板１１０によって制御されるエレベーター１０１は、制御基板１１０の一部が故障などにより稼働していない場合は、安全回路を構成する各種のスイッチが作動していなくても動作することができない。制御基板１１０の一部が故障などにより稼働していない場合は、制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して制御基板１１０が停止していること示す信号を出力する。 The state where the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state is not limited to the case where the safety circuit is activated. When a part of the control board 110 is not operating due to a failure or the like, the elevator 101 controlled by the control board 110 cannot operate even if various switches constituting the safety circuit are not operated. When a part of the control board 110 is not operating due to a failure or the like, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped to each part included in the elevator 101.
　操作盤１０５ｂが備える表示器は、制御基板１１０が停止していること示す信号を受け付けた場合、たとえば、当該信号に基づいて、「休止」、「故障」、「係員を呼んでください」などのメッセージを表示する。操作盤１０５ｂが備える表示器は、制御基板１１０が停止していること示す信号を受け付けた場合、表示を停止する（画面に何も表示しない）ようにしてもよい。 When the display device provided on the operation panel 105b receives a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped, for example, based on the signal, “pause”, “failure”, “call staff”, etc. Display a message. The display provided in the operation panel 105b may stop displaying (display nothing on the screen) when receiving a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped.
　また、このようなリレーは、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部から出力される信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１が起動できる状態であるか否かを判断する起動不能回路に設けられたリレーによって実現することができる。起動不能回路に設けられたリレーは、エレベーター１０１が起動できる状態と、起動できない状態と、で出力が変化する。 In addition, such a relay is realized by a relay provided in a non-startable circuit that determines whether or not the elevator 101 can be started based on signals output from each unit included in the elevator 101, for example. Can do. The output of the relay provided in the non-startable circuit changes depending on whether the elevator 101 can be started or not.
　また、このようなリレーは、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部のうち、たとえば、各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して入出力された信号に応じて出力状態が変化するリレーや、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して入出力された信号に応じて出力状態が変化するリレーによって実現することができる。具体的には、このようなリレーは、たとえば、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａの開閉を検出する扉開閉センサのリレーによって実現することができ、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａの開閉状態に応じて出力状態が変化する。 Such a relay is, for example, a relay whose output state changes according to a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor among the units included in the elevator 101, or the basket 102, for example. This can be realized by a relay whose output state changes according to a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a. Specifically, such a relay can be realized by, for example, a relay of a door opening / closing sensor that detects opening / closing of the doors 102c, 105a, and the output state changes according to the opening / closing state of the doors 102c, 105a.
　また、具体的には、取得部３０５は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して所定の電圧の電源が供給されているか否かに応じて動作状態が切り替わるリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から信号を取得してもよい。より具体的には、このようなリレーは、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部のうち、１００Ｖの電圧の電源が供給されている状態において動作する構成部に対して、１００Ｖの電圧の電源を供給する１００Ｖ電源回路に設けられたリレーによって実現することができる。 Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 305 uses, as a contact point, a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched depending on whether or not power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each unit included in the elevator 101. You may acquire a signal from the said contact or the wiring connected to the said contact. More specifically, such a relay supplies, for example, a power source having a voltage of 100 V to components that operate in a state in which a power source having a voltage of 100 V is supplied among the units included in the elevator 101. This can be realized by a relay provided in the 100V power supply circuit.
　１００Ｖ電源回路に設けられたリレーは、該当する各部に１００Ｖの電圧の電源が供給されている場合にＯＮ状態となり、該当する各部に１００Ｖの電圧の電源が供給されていない場合にＯＦＦ状態となる。この場合、取得部３０５は、１００Ｖ電源回路に設けられたリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点から信号を取得する。 The relay provided in the 100V power supply circuit is turned on when a power supply of 100V voltage is supplied to each corresponding part, and is turned off when a power supply of 100V voltage is not supplied to each relevant part. . In this case, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal from the contact using the connection position with the relay provided in the 100V power supply circuit as a contact.
　また、具体的には、取得部３０５は、１００Ｖ電源回路に接続された配線との接続位置から信号を取得してもよい。この場合、取得部３０５が取得する信号（電圧）は、該当する各部に１００Ｖの電圧の電源が供給されている場合と供給されていない場合とで変化する。 Also, specifically, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a signal from a connection position with a wiring connected to the 100V power supply circuit. In this case, the signal (voltage) acquired by the acquisition unit 305 varies depending on whether or not a power supply of a voltage of 100 V is supplied to each corresponding unit.
　所定の電圧は、１００Ｖに限るものではなく、たとえば、２００Ｖであってもよい。この場合、取得部３０５は、２００Ｖの電圧を印加する２００Ｖ電源回路に設けられたリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から信号を取得する。取得部３０５は、１つの接点から信号を取得するものに限らず、たとえば、１００Ｖ電源回路に設けられたリレーとの接続位置と２００Ｖ電源回路に設けられたリレーとの接続位置とのように、あるいは、各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対応するリレーとカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対応するリレーとのように、複数のリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点から信号を取得してもよい。 The predetermined voltage is not limited to 100V, and may be 200V, for example. In this case, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, using the connection position with the relay provided in the 200 V power supply circuit that applies a voltage of 200 V as a contact. The acquisition unit 305 is not limited to acquiring a signal from one contact point, for example, a connection position with a relay provided in a 100V power supply circuit and a connection position with a relay provided in a 200V power supply circuit, Alternatively, the relays corresponding to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 on each floor and the relays corresponding to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 are used as contact points to obtain signals from the contact points. Also good.
　また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、出力部３０４が出力した、診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号に応じて制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号を取得する。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂおよびエレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａにおいて所定の入力操作を受け付けた場合に制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を取得する。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂおよびエレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して出力された階床信号を取得する。 Further, for example, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with an operation command signal that is output by the output unit 304 and that executes a diagnostic operation. In addition, for example, the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 of the elevator 101. get. Moreover, the acquisition part 305 acquires the floor signal output with respect to the operation panel 105b of the platform 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage | basket 102 of the elevator 101 from the control board 110, for example.
　また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、所定震度以上の地震が発生したことを検知したことによってエレベーター１０１の運転モードが通常時の運転モードから地震発生時用の運転モードに切り替わった場合などに、制御基板１１０から出力された発報用の信号を取得する。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対して制御用の信号を出力したにもかかわらず、カゴ１０２の位置を示す階床信号が切り替わらない場合など、エレベーター１０１において障害が発生した場合に、当該障害の発生を外部に通知するため発報用の信号を出力する。 In addition, the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred. An alarm signal output from the substrate 110 is acquired. Further, the acquisition unit 305, for example, when the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched although the control signal is output to the motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down. When a failure occurs in, a notification signal is output to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside.
　取得部３０５は、エレベーター１０１が備える各部の状態に応じて出力が変化するリレーを介して制御用の信号を取得する他に、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部の動作に連動して点灯したり消灯したりするＬＥＤを介して、制御用の信号を取得するものであってもよい。さらに、取得部３０５は、たとえば、リレーやＬＥＤを制御基板１１０に固定する足（接続用の配線）を介して、制御用の信号を取得するものであってもよい。 The acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal via a relay whose output changes depending on the state of each unit included in the elevator 101, and for example, is turned on or off in conjunction with the operation of each unit included in the elevator 101. You may acquire the signal for control via LED to do. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal via, for example, a leg (connection wiring) that fixes a relay or LED to the control board 110.
　なお、取得部３０５は、たとえば、保守診断用端末を接続可能な端子を介して、制御用の信号を取得してもよい。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、制御用の信号の出力先となる各部に接続する配線（あるいは分岐コネクタ）と制御基板１１０との接続位置において、制御用の信号を取得するものであってもよい。 Note that the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal via, for example, a terminal to which a maintenance diagnosis terminal can be connected. Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal at a connection position between the control board 110 and a wiring (or branch connector) connected to each unit that is an output destination of the control signal, for example. Good.
　判断部３０６は、取得部３０５が取得した信号の出力状態に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断する。判断部３０６は、エレベーター１０１が安全に動作できる状態であって、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作ボタンや乗り場呼びボタンの操作に応じてエレベーター１０１が備える各部が動作可能な状態を、通常動作状態と判断する。また、判断部３０６は、カゴ１０２の操作ボタンや乗り場呼びボタンの操作に応じてエレベーター１０１が備える各部のうち、動作できない部分がある場合は安全に動作できない状態、すなわち、通常動作状態ではない状態と判断する。 The determination unit 306 determines whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state based on the output state of the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. The determination unit 306 determines that the state in which the elevator 101 can operate safely, for example, the state in which each unit included in the elevator 101 can operate according to the operation of the operation button of the car 102 or the landing call button is the normal operation state. To do. In addition, the determination unit 306 is in a state where it cannot be operated safely when there is a part that cannot be operated among the units included in the elevator 101 according to the operation of the operation button of the car 102 or the landing call button, that is, the state that is not in the normal operation state. Judge.
　たとえば、制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部に出力される制御用の信号に応じて出力が変化するリレーとの接続位置を接点とする場合、判断部３０６は、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではない状態で当該リレーが出力する信号を取得した場合に、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断する。より具体的には、判断部３０６は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから制御基板１１０に対して非常通話ボタンが操作されたことを示す信号が入力された場合、あるいは、非常通話ボタンの操作に応じて制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して信号が出力された場合に、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断する。 For example, when a connection position with a relay whose output changes according to a control signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 is used as a contact, the determination unit 306 indicates that the operation state of the elevator 101 is normal. When the signal output by the relay is acquired in a state that is not an operation state, it is determined that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not a normal operation state. More specifically, the determination unit 306 receives, for example, a signal indicating that the emergency call button has been operated from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110, or operates the emergency call button. Accordingly, when a signal is output from the control board 110 to each part included in the elevator 101, it is determined that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state.
　また、たとえば、取得部３０５は、所定震度以上の地震が発生したことを検知したことによってエレベーター１０１の運転モードが通常時の運転モードから地震発生時用の運転モードに切り替わった場合などに、制御基板１１０から出力された発報用の信号を取得する場合、判断部３０６は、当該発報用の信号を取得した場合に、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断してもよい。 In addition, for example, the acquisition unit 305 performs control when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred. When acquiring the notification signal output from the board 110, the determination unit 306 may determine that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state when the notification signal is acquired. .
　また、たとえば、１００Ｖ電源回路や２００Ｖ電源回路などに設けられたリレーとの接点から信号を取得する場合、停電などに起因して、当該１００Ｖ電源回路や２００Ｖ電源回路に電源が供給されていない、あるいは、当該１００Ｖ電源回路や２００Ｖ電源回路から該当する各部へ所定の電圧の電源が供給されていないために、当該リレーが作動した場合に、判断部３０６は、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断してもよい。また、たとえば、１００Ｖや２００Ｖなどの所定の電圧の電源を供給する１００Ｖ電源回路や２００Ｖ電源回路との接続位置あるいはこれらの回路に接続された配線から信号を取得する場合、判断部３０６は、取得部３０５が取得する信号（電圧）の有無に応じてエレベーター１０１の動作状態を判断してもよい。この場合、判断部３０６は、取得部３０５が取得する信号（電圧）がない、すなわち取得する信号（電圧）のレベルがゼロである場合に、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断することができる。 Also, for example, when a signal is acquired from a contact with a relay provided in a 100V power supply circuit or a 200V power supply circuit, power is not supplied to the 100V power supply circuit or the 200V power supply circuit due to a power failure or the like. Alternatively, when the relay is activated because the power of a predetermined voltage is not supplied from the 100V power supply circuit or the 200V power supply circuit to the corresponding units, the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state. It may be judged that it is not. For example, when acquiring a signal from a connection position with a 100V power supply circuit or a 200V power supply circuit that supplies power of a predetermined voltage such as 100V or 200V or a wiring connected to these circuits, the determination unit 306 acquires The operation state of the elevator 101 may be determined according to the presence or absence of a signal (voltage) acquired by the unit 305. In this case, the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state when there is no signal (voltage) acquired by the acquisition unit 305, that is, when the level of the signal (voltage) to be acquired is zero. can do.
　上記の生成部３０３は、判断部３０６がエレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断した場合に、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成する。生成部３０３は、判断部３０６がエレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断するごとに、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成する。 When the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, the generation unit 303 generates notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101. The generation unit 303 generates notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 every time the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state.
　また、上記の生成部３０３は、取得部３０５が取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成してもよい。この場合、具体的には、生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１が正常に動作している状態であることを示す通知情報を生成してもよい。また、生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された階床信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２が現在位置する階床を示す通知情報を生成してもよい。また、生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された発報用の信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことやエレベーター１０１における障害の発生を示す通知情報を生成してもよい。 Further, the generation unit 303 may generate notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. In this case, specifically, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally based on a control signal output from the control board 110, for example. May be. Further, the generation unit 303 may generate notification information indicating a floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located based on a floor signal output from the control board 110, for example. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or a failure has occurred in the elevator 101 based on a signal for notification output from the control board 110. May be.
　生成部３０３は、取得部３０５が信号を取得するごとに通知情報を生成してもよい。あるいは、生成部３０３は、たとえば、取得部３０５が特定の信号を取得した場合に、通知情報を生成してもよい。具体的には、生成部３０３は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことを示す発報用の信号を取得部３０５が取得した場合に、通知情報を生成するようにしてもよい。 The generation unit 303 may generate notification information every time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Or the production | generation part 303 may produce | generate notification information, for example, when the acquisition part 305 acquires a specific signal. Specifically, for example, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a notification signal indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. .
　送信部３０７は、生成部３０３が生成した通知情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。送信部３０７は、生成部３０３が通知情報を生成するごとに、当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。あるいは、送信部３０７は、たとえば、生成部３０３が特定の通知情報を生成した場合に、当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。具体的には、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことを示す発報用の信号に基づく通知情報を生成部３０３が生成した場合に、送信部３０７によって当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。 The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates specific notification information, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130. Specifically, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for notification indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. You may transmit to 130.
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　図４は、この発明にかかる実施の形態１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の処理手順を示すフローチャートである。図４のフローチャートにおいて、まず、制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部に対して出力される信号を取得するまで待機する（ステップＳ４０１：Ｎｏ）。 (Processing procedure of remote monitoring support device 120)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 4, first, the process waits until a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 is acquired (step S401: No).
　ステップＳ４０１において、制御基板１１０から出力された信号を取得した場合（ステップＳ４０１：Ｙｅｓ）、取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断する（ステップＳ４０２）。ステップＳ４０２において、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態である場合（ステップＳ４０２：Ｙｅｓ）、取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の動作履歴を記憶して（ステップＳ４０３）、一連の処理を終了する。 In step S401, when the signal output from the control board 110 is acquired (step S401: Yes), it is determined based on the acquired signal whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state (step S402). ). In step S402, when the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state (step S402: Yes), the operation history of the elevator 101 is stored based on the acquired signal (step S403), and the series of processes is terminated. .
　ステップＳ４０３においては、たとえば、カゴ１０２の昇降方向やカゴ１０２の移動先となる階床、移動先となる階床においてカゴ１０２が停止したか否か、扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉させるモーターの動作の有無、カゴ１０２が現在位置する階床、各種の安全装置の作動の有無などに関する情報を記憶する。ステップＳ４０３においては、取得した信号を記憶してもよく、取得した信号と当該信号を取得した日時に関する情報とを関連付けて記憶してもよい。 In step S403, for example, the operation of the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c, whether or not the car 102 has stopped in the moving direction of the car 102, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, and Information on the presence / absence, the floor where the car 102 is currently located, the presence / absence of various safety devices, and the like are stored. In step S403, the acquired signal may be stored, or the acquired signal and information related to the date and time when the signal is acquired may be stored in association with each other.
　ステップＳ４０３において記憶した動作履歴は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の遠隔診断時などに、当該記憶した動作履歴に基づく通知情報の生成に用いる。エレベーター１０１の遠隔診断は、たとえば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から通知情報の送信指示を受信した場合、前回遠隔診断をおこなってから所定時間が経過した場合などに適宜開始される。 The operation history stored in step S403 is used to generate notification information based on the stored operation history, for example, at the time of remote diagnosis of the elevator 101. The remote diagnosis of the elevator 101 is appropriately started, for example, when a notification information transmission instruction is received from the management server computer 130 or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous remote diagnosis was performed.
　一方、ステップＳ４０２において、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではない場合（ステップＳ４０２：Ｎｏ）、ステップＳ４０１：Ｙｅｓにおいて取得した信号に基づいて、通知情報を生成する（ステップＳ４０４）。ステップＳ４０４においては、ステップＳ４０１：Ｙｅｓにおいて取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないことを通知する通知情報を生成する。具体的には、ステップＳ４０４においては、たとえば、通常動作状態ではないと判断した信号や当該信号を取得した日時に関する情報などを含む通知情報を生成する。 On the other hand, when the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state in step S402 (step S402: No), notification information is generated based on the signal acquired in step S401: Yes (step S404). In step S404, based on the signal acquired in step S401: Yes, notification information for notifying that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state is generated. Specifically, in step S404, for example, notification information including a signal determined not to be in the normal operation state, information on the date and time when the signal is acquired, and the like are generated.
　その後、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に対して、ステップＳ４０４において生成した通知情報を送信して（ステップＳ４０５）、一連の処理を終了する。ステップＳ４０５においては、ステップＳ４０４において生成した通知情報を、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４から、インターネットなどのネットワーク１６０を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信する。 Thereafter, the notification information generated in step S404 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S405), and the series of processing ends. In step S405, the notification information generated in step S404 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
　以上説明したように、この実施の形態１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０に設けられて当該制御基板１１０と当該制御基板１１０との間で信号を入出力する接点であってエレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かに応じて信号の出力状態が変化する接点または当該接点に接続された配線から当該信号を取得し、取得した信号の出力状態に基づいて、動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断する。そして、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断した場合に、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成し、生成した通知情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信することを特徴としている。 As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment is a contact that is provided on the control board 110 and inputs and outputs signals between the control board 110 and the control board 110. The signal is acquired from the contact that changes the signal output state depending on whether the operation state is the normal operation state or the wiring connected to the contact, and the operation state based on the acquired signal output state. Is determined to be in a normal operation state. Then, when it is determined that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 is generated, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. Yes.
　この実施の形態１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部に対して出力される信号に基づいて、当該信号が制御基板１１０から出力されるごとに、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断し、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではない場合は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０を介して、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないことを、オペレーターに案内することができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the first embodiment, each time the signal is output from the control board 110 based on the signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110, the elevator It is determined whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state. When the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state via the management server computer 130. To the operator.
　これによって、オペレーターは、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないことを迅速に把握することができ、必要に応じて点検作業員を手配するなど、エレベーター１０１を良好な状態に維持する対応を迅速におこなうことができる。これにより、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 As a result, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
　エレベーター１０１の動作を制御する制御基板１１０は、一般的には、エレベーター１０１の製造元（メーカー）が独自に開発した回路構成からなり、当該製造元の独自の制御プログラムによって制御される。一般的に、制御基板１１０にかかる回路構成、制御プログラムは非公開であり、製造元の会社あるいはその系列の会社以外の会社がその内容を知ることはできないが、この実施の形態１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、制御基板１１０に直接接続し、かつ制御基板の回路構成や制御プログラムを分析することなく、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断し、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではない場合は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０を介して、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないことを、オペレーターに案内することができる。 The control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 generally has a circuit configuration originally developed by the manufacturer (manufacturer) of the elevator 101 and is controlled by the control program unique to the manufacturer. In general, the circuit configuration and control program related to the control board 110 are not disclosed, and the company other than the manufacturer company or its affiliated company cannot know the contents, but the remote monitoring support of the first embodiment According to the apparatus 120, it is determined whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state without directly connecting to the control board 110 and analyzing the circuit configuration and control program of the control board. When the operation state is not the normal operation state, the operator can be informed via the management server computer 130 that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state.
　これによって、オペレーターは、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないことを迅速に把握することができ、必要に応じて点検作業員を手配するなど、エレベーター１０１を良好な状態に維持する対応を迅速におこなうことができる。これにより、メーカー自身またはメーカーと関連がある系列のメンテナンスサービス会社とは異なるいわゆる「独立系のエレベーターのメンテナンスサービス会社」が、エレベーター１０１の動作状態を当該エレベーター１０１の遠隔地から監視し、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 As a result, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. As a result, a so-called “independent elevator maintenance service company” different from the manufacturer itself or a maintenance service company related to the manufacturer monitors the operation state of the elevator 101 from a remote location of the elevator 101, and It is possible to improve the reliability of the vehicle, ensure the safety of the user, and allow the user to use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
　また、この実施の形態１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、エレベーター１０１自体の通信機能の有無にかかわらずエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 Further, according to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the first embodiment, since the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, It is possible to ensure the safety of the user and allow the user to use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
　また、この実施の形態１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力される当該各部を制御する制御用の信号に応じて動作状態が切り替わるリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断することを特徴としている。 In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment uses a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched according to a control signal for controlling each part output to each part included in the elevator 101 as a contact. Based on the signal acquired from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, it is determined whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state.
　この実施の形態１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を出力するための専用の端子を制御基板に別途設けたり、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を生成するプログラムなどを制御基板に別途組み込んだりすることなく、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断することができる。これによって、エレベーター１０１の機種にかかわらずエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the first embodiment, a dedicated terminal for outputting information related to the state of the elevator 101 is separately provided on the control board, or a program for generating information related to the state of the elevator 101 is controlled. It is possible to determine whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state without being separately incorporated into the board. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
　また、この実施の形態１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して所定の電圧の電源が供給されているか否かに応じて動作状態が切り替わるリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断することを特徴としている。 In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment uses a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched depending on whether or not power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each part of the elevator 101 as a contact. Based on the signal acquired from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, it is determined whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state.
　これによっても、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を出力するための専用の端子を制御基板に別途設けたり、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を生成するプログラムなどを制御基板に別途組み込んだりすることなく、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断することができる。これによって、エレベーター１０１の機種にかかわらずエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 This also makes it possible to provide the elevator 101 without separately providing a dedicated terminal on the control board for outputting information on the state of the elevator 101 or separately installing a program for generating information on the state of the elevator 101 on the control board. It is possible to determine whether or not the operation state is a normal operation state. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
　また、この実施の形態１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して所定の電圧の電源を供給する電源供給回路との接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線における電圧の有無に応じて、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断することを特徴としている。 In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment is connected to the contact or the contact with a connection position with a power supply circuit that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each unit included in the elevator 101 as a contact. It is characterized by determining whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state according to the presence or absence of voltage in the wiring.
　これによっても、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を出力するための専用の端子を制御基板に別途設けたり、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を生成するプログラムなどを制御基板に別途組み込んだりすることなく、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断することができる。これによって、エレベーター１０１の機種にかかわらずエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 This also makes it possible to provide the elevator 101 without separately providing a dedicated terminal on the control board for outputting information on the state of the elevator 101 or separately installing a program for generating information on the state of the elevator 101 on the control board. It is possible to determine whether or not the operation state is a normal operation state. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
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　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態２のエレベーターの遠隔監視システムについて説明する。実施の形態２においては、上述した実施の形態１と同一部分は同一符号で示し、説明を省略する。 <Embodiment 2>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
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　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態２のエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の機能的構成について説明する。この発明にかかる実施の形態２のエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の各機能は、受信部３０１と、記憶部３０２と、生成部３０３と、出力部３０４と、取得部３０５と、判断部３０６と、送信部３０７と、によって実現される。 (Functional configuration of remote monitoring support device 120)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 for the elevator 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a reception unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generation unit 303, an output unit 304, an acquisition unit 305, and a determination unit 306. And the transmission unit 307.
　取得部３０５は、制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部へ出力された信号を取得する。取得部３０５は、たとえば、出力部３０４が出力した、診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号に応じて制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号を取得する。 The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. For example, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with an operation command signal that is output from the output unit 304 and that executes a diagnostic operation.
　また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂおよびエレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａにおいて所定の入力操作を受け付けた場合に制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を取得する。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂおよびエレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して出力された階床信号を取得する。 In addition, for example, the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 of the elevator 101. get. Moreover, the acquisition part 305 acquires the floor signal output with respect to the operation panel 105b of the platform 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage | basket 102 of the elevator 101 from the control board 110, for example.
　また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、所定震度以上の地震が発生したことを検知したことによってエレベーター１０１の運転モードが通常時の運転モードから地震発生時用の運転モードに切り替わった場合などに、制御基板１１０から出力された発報用の信号を取得する。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対して制御用の信号を出力したにもかかわらず、カゴ１０２の位置を示す階床信号が切り替わらない場合など、エレベーター１０１において障害が発生した場合に、当該障害の発生を外部に通知するため発報用の信号を出力する。 In addition, the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred. An alarm signal output from the substrate 110 is acquired. Further, the acquisition unit 305, for example, when the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched although the control signal is output to the motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down. When a failure occurs in, a notification signal is output to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside.
　取得部３０５は、たとえば、保守診断用端末を接続可能な端子を介して、制御用の信号を取得することができる。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、制御用の信号の出力先となる各部に接続する配線（あるいは分岐コネクタ）と制御基板１１０との接続位置において、制御用の信号を取得するものであってもよい。 The acquisition unit 305 can acquire a control signal via a terminal to which a maintenance diagnosis terminal can be connected, for example. Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal at a connection position between the control board 110 and a wiring (or branch connector) connected to each unit that is an output destination of the control signal, for example. Good.
　また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、制御基板１１０に設けられて、エレベーター１０１が備える各部の状態に応じて出力が変化するリレーを介して、制御用の信号を取得するものであってもよい。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部の動作に連動して点灯したり消灯したりするＬＥＤを介して、制御用の信号を取得するものであってもよい。さらに、取得部３０５は、たとえば、リレーやＬＥＤを制御基板１１０に固定する足（接続用の配線）を介して、制御用の信号を取得するものであってもよい。 Further, the acquisition unit 305 may be, for example, a unit that acquires a control signal via a relay that is provided on the control board 110 and whose output changes depending on the state of each unit included in the elevator 101. Moreover, the acquisition part 305 may acquire the signal for control via LED which turns on or off in response to operation | movement of each part with which the elevator 101 is provided, for example. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal via, for example, a leg (connection wiring) that fixes a relay or LED to the control board 110.
　上記の生成部３０３は、取得部３０５が取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成する。生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１が正常に動作している状態であることを示す通知情報を生成する。また、生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された階床信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２が現在位置する階床を示す通知情報を生成する。また、生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された発報用の信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことやエレベーター１０１における障害の発生を示す通知情報を生成する。 The generation unit 303 generates notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally, based on a control signal output from the control board 110. Moreover, the production | generation part 303 produces | generates the notification information which shows the floor where the cage | basket 102 of the elevator 101 is presently located based on the floor signal output from the control board 110, for example. Moreover, the production | generation part 303 produces | generates the notification information which shows that the present driving mode of the elevator 101 switched or the generation | occurrence | production of the failure in the elevator 101 based on the signal for notification output from the control board 110, for example. .
　生成部３０３は、取得部３０５が信号を取得するごとに通知情報を生成する。あるいは、生成部３０３は、たとえば、取得部３０５が特定の信号を取得した場合に、通知情報を生成してもよい。具体的には、生成部３０３は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことを示す発報用の信号を取得部３０５が取得した場合に、通知情報を生成するようにしてもよい。 The generation unit 303 generates notification information every time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Or the production | generation part 303 may produce | generate notification information, for example, when the acquisition part 305 acquires a specific signal. Specifically, for example, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a notification signal indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. .
　送信部３０７は、生成部３０３が生成した通知情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。送信部３０７は、生成部３０３が通知情報を生成するごとに、当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。あるいは、送信部３０７は、たとえば、生成部３０３が特定の通知情報を生成した場合に、当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。具体的には、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことを示す発報用の信号に基づく通知情報を生成部３０３が生成した場合に、送信部３０７によって当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。 The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates specific notification information, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130. Specifically, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for notification indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. You may transmit to 130.
　この発明にかかる実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、さらに、取得部３０５が取得する信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを、判断部３０６によって判断し、通常動作状態ではない場合に、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成し、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。これによって、オペレーターは、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないことを迅速に把握することができ、必要に応じて点検作業員を手配するなど、エレベーター１０１を良好な状態に維持する対応を迅速におこなうことができる。これにより、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 The remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the second embodiment of the present invention further determines, based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305, whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state by the determination unit 306. However, when not in the normal operation state, notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. As a result, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
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　図５および図６は、この発明にかかる実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の処理手順を示すフローチャートである。図５のフローチャートにおいて、まず、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を取得するまで待機する（ステップＳ５０１：Ｎｏ）。 (Processing procedure of remote monitoring support device 120)
5 and 6 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 5, first, the process waits until a control signal output from the control board 110 is acquired (step S501: No).
　ステップＳ５０１において、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を取得した場合（ステップＳ５０１：Ｙｅｓ）、取得した制御用の信号に基づいて通知情報を生成する（ステップＳ５０２）。ステップＳ５０２においては、たとえば、カゴ１０２の昇降方向やカゴ１０２の移動先となる階床、移動先となる階床においてカゴ１０２が停止したか否か、扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉させるモーターの動作の有無、カゴ１０２が現在位置する階床、各種の安全装置の作動の有無などに関する情報を含む通知情報を生成する。 In step S501, when the control signal output from the control board 110 is acquired (step S501: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired control signal (step S502). In step S502, for example, the operation of the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c, whether or not the car 102 has stopped in the moving direction of the car 102, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, and Notification information including information on presence / absence, floor on which the car 102 is currently located, presence / absence of operation of various safety devices, and the like is generated.
　その後、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に対して、ステップＳ５０２において生成した通知情報を送信して（ステップＳ５０３）、一連の処理を終了する。ステップＳ５０３においては、ステップＳ５０２において生成した通知情報を、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４から、インターネットなどのネットワーク１６０を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信する。 Thereafter, the notification information generated in step S502 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S503), and the series of processing ends. In step S503, the notification information generated in step S502 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
　図６のフローチャートにおいて、まず、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ６０１）。ステップＳ６０１において、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信した場合（ステップＳ６０１：Ｙｅｓ）、受信した送信指示に基づいて、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する（ステップＳ６０２）。 In the flowchart of FIG. 6, first, it is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S601). In step S601, when the notification instruction transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S601: Yes), an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S602).
　そして、制御基板１１０に対して、ステップＳ６０２において生成した運行指令信号を出力して（ステップＳ６０３）、一連の処理を終了する。ステップＳ６０３においては、たとえば、保守診断用端末を接続するために制御基板１１０に設けられている接続端子を介して、ステップＳ６０２において生成した運行指令信号を出力する。 Then, the operation command signal generated in step S602 is output to the control board 110 (step S603), and the series of processes is terminated. In step S603, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S602 is output via a connection terminal provided on the control board 110 in order to connect a maintenance diagnosis terminal.
　一方、ステップＳ６０１において、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信していない場合（ステップＳ６０１：Ｎｏ）、制御基板１１０に対して、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を送信してから所定時間が経過したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ６０４）。ステップＳ６０４において、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を送信してから所定時間が経過していない場合（ステップＳ６０４：Ｎｏ）、ステップＳ６０１に戻り、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信したか否かを判断する。 On the other hand, if the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received in step S601 (step S601: No), the operation of causing the control board 110 to execute a diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 last time. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the command signal was transmitted (step S604). In step S604, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S604: No), the process returns to step S601 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction has been received.
　ステップＳ６０４において、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を送信してから所定時間が経過した場合（ステップＳ６０４：Ｙｅｓ）、ステップＳ６０２へ移行し、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。この場合、ステップＳ６０２においては、たとえば、遠隔監視支援装置１２０においてあらかじめ記憶されている情報に基づいて、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。 In step S604, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S604: Yes), the operation moves to step S602, and the elevator 101 executes the diagnosis operation. Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S602, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.
　以上説明したように、この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部へ出力された信号を取得し、取得した信号に基づいてエレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成し、生成した通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信するようにしたことを特徴としている。 As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110, and information on the state of the elevator 101 based on the acquired signal. Is generated, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130.
　この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部へ出力された信号に基づく通知情報を取得して管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信することにより、制御基板１１０が遠隔地に設置された外部装置との通信機能を備えたエレベーター１０１に限らず、当該通信機能を備えていないエレベーター１０１であっても、それぞれのエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the second embodiment, the control board 110 obtains notification information based on a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 and transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130. 110 is not limited to the elevator 101 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place, and even the elevator 101 not having the communication function can remotely monitor each elevator 101.
　これによって、エレベーター１０１自体の通信機能の有無にかかわらずエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is ensured, and the safety of the user is reduced. The elevator 101 can be used in mind.
　また、この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された、当該各部を制御する制御用の信号を取得するようにしたことを特徴としている。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment is characterized in that a control signal for controlling each part output from the control board 110 to each part provided in the elevator 101 is obtained. Yes.
　この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号に基づく通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信することにより、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を出力するための専用の端子を制御基板に別途設けたり、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を生成するプログラムなどを制御基板に別途組み込んだりすることなく、エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the second embodiment, by transmitting notification information based on a control signal output from the control board 110 to each part of the elevator 101 to the management server computer 130, the elevator Remote monitoring of the elevator 101 is performed without separately providing a dedicated terminal on the control board for outputting information on the state of the 101 or separately installing a program for generating information on the state of the elevator 101 on the control board. be able to.
　これによって、エレベーター１０１の機種にかかわらずエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
　また、この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、エレベーター１０１に生じた障害を外部に通知するために制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部へ出力された発報用の信号を取得するようにしたことを特徴としている。 In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment acquires a signal for notification output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 in order to notify the trouble that has occurred in the elevator 101 to the outside. It is characterized by doing so.
　この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、制御基板１１０から制御基板１１０の外部へ出力された発報用の信号に基づく通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信することにより、エレベーター１０１に既存の機能を利用してエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。これによって、エレベーター１０１の機種にかかわらずエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the second embodiment, the elevator 101 transmits the notification information based on the signal for notification output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 to the management server computer 130. In addition, it is possible to remotely monitor the elevator 101 using existing functions. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
　また、この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、エレベーター１０１に生じた異常の他、エレベーター１０１の設置場所において所定震度以上の地震が発生したことを検出することによって、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが、通常の運転モードから通常の運転モード以外の運転モードに切り替わった場合に、当該運転モードの切り替わりがあったことを外部に通知するために制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部へ出力された運転モードを通知する信号を取得するようにしてもよい。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment detects the occurrence of an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more at the place where the elevator 101 is installed in addition to the abnormality that has occurred in the elevator 101, thereby operating the operation mode of the elevator 101. However, when the normal operation mode is switched to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 outputs to the outside of the control board 110 to notify the outside that the operation mode has been switched. A signal for notifying the operation mode may be acquired.
　これによって、所定震度以上の震度の地震が発生するなどの非常事態であっても、エレベーター１０１が正常に動作している状態であれば、エレベーター１０１に既存の機能を利用してエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。これによって、エレベーター１０１の機種にかかわらずエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 As a result, even in the case of an emergency such as an earthquake having a seismic intensity of a predetermined seismic intensity or higher, if the elevator 101 is operating normally, the elevator 101 can be remotely operated using an existing function. Can be monitored. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.
　また、この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された、通知情報の送信指示を受信した場合に、制御基板１１０に対して診断動作の実行指示を出力し、出力した診断動作の実行指示に応じて制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号を取得するようにしたことを特徴としている。 The remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment outputs a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110 when receiving a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130. A control signal output to each part of the elevator 101 is acquired from the control board 110 in accordance with the output diagnostic operation execution instruction.
　この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０からの指示に応じて制御基板１１０に実行させた診断動作に際して、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号に基づく通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信することにより、エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。これによって、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０側で設定した任意のタイミングでエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the second embodiment, the diagnostic operation performed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130 is output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101. By transmitting notification information based on the control signal to the management server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved and the safety of the user can be ensured. The elevator 101 can be used with peace of mind.
　また、この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、メンテナンス用の端末装置（保守点検用端末）を接続可能な端子（メンテナンスポート）を介して、制御基板１１０に対して、診断動作の実行指示を出力することを特徴としている。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment performs a diagnostic operation on the control board 110 via a terminal (maintenance port) to which a maintenance terminal device (maintenance inspection terminal) can be connected. It is characterized by outputting instructions.
　この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、エレベーター１０１が設置されている現場において従来用いられている、当該エレベーター１０１の診断に用いる診断用の端末装置（保守点検用端末）を接続可能な端子を介して、診断動作の実行指示を出力することによって、制御基板１１０に診断動作の実行指示を入力するための機構をあらたに設けることなく、容易に制御基板１１０に診断動作を実行させることができる。これによって、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the second embodiment, a diagnosis terminal device (maintenance inspection terminal) used for diagnosis of the elevator 101, which is conventionally used at the site where the elevator 101 is installed, is connected. By outputting a diagnosis operation execution instruction via a possible terminal, the diagnosis operation can be easily performed on the control board 110 without newly providing a mechanism for inputting the diagnosis operation execution instruction on the control board 110. Can be made. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
　また、この実施の形態２の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０による診断指示の送信の有無にかかわらず、所定時間ごとにエレベーター１０１の状態を把握することができる。これにより、エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視にかかる管理サーバコンピュータ１３０における処理負担の軽減を図りつつ、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図ることができる。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment can grasp the state of the elevator 101 every predetermined time regardless of whether the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic instruction. As a result, it is possible to improve the reliability of the elevator 101 while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.
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　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態３のエレベーターの遠隔監視システムについて説明する。実施の形態３においては、上述した実施の形態１、２と同一部分は同一符号で示し、説明を省略する。 <Embodiment 3>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the same parts as those in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
　図７は、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視システムのシステム構成を示す説明図である。図８は、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視システムを構成する遠隔監視支援装置のハードウエア構成を示す説明図である。図７および図８において、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える中継基板２０１には、制御基板１１０に接続される接続端子１２１ａが接続されている。接続端子１２１ａは、中継基板２０１（の入力端子）に電気的に接続されており、中継基板２０１とは別体で設けられて当該中継基板２０１と配線１２１ｂによって接続されたコネクタなどによって実現することができる。接続端子１２１ａは、中継基板２０１（の入力端子）に電気的に接続されていればよく、中継基板２０１に一体に設けられていても、中継基板２０１とは別体で設けられていてもよい。 FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support apparatus that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 7 and 8, a connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 provided in the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The connection terminal 121a is electrically connected to the relay board 201 (input terminal thereof), and is realized by a connector or the like provided separately from the relay board 201 and connected to the relay board 201 by the wiring 121b. Can do. The connection terminal 121a only needs to be electrically connected to the relay board 201 (input terminal thereof), and may be provided integrally with the relay board 201 or may be provided separately from the relay board 201. .
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０に設けられて、当該制御基板１１０に診断用の端末装置を接続可能な端子（以下「保守点検用の端子」という）１１０ａに、接続端子１２１ａを接続することによって制御基板１１０に接続されている。接続端子１２１ａと保守点検用の端子１１０ａとは、切り離し可能に接続される。 The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110 and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal 110a (hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”) 110a to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected. Thus, the control board 110 is connected. The connection terminal 121a and the maintenance inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.
　具体的には、たとえば、接続端子１２１ａを実現するコネクタ（オス型またはメス型）を、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを実現するコネクタ（メス型またはオス型）に挿抜することによって、遠隔監視支援装置１２０と制御基板１１０とを接続したり、切り離したりすることができる。接続端子１２１ａおよび保守点検用の端子１１０ａをコネクタとすることによって、遠隔監視支援装置１２０と制御基板１１０とを容易に接続し、かつ、遠隔監視支援装置１２０を撤去する場合などは容易に取り外すことができる。 Specifically, for example, by inserting and removing a connector (male or female) that realizes the connection terminal 121a into a connector (female or male) that realizes the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be connected or disconnected. By using the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected and removed easily when the remote monitoring support device 120 is removed. Can do.
　制御基板１１０は、たとえば、診断用の端末装置から出力された信号に基づいてエレベーター１０１における各部に制御信号を出力した結果、エレベーター１０１が当該制御信号にしたがった動作をおこなわなかった場合、エレベーター１０１において異常が発生したと判断し、エレベーター１０１における異常の発生を報知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力する。 For example, when the control board 110 does not perform an operation according to the control signal as a result of outputting a control signal to each part in the elevator 101 based on a signal output from the terminal device for diagnosis, the elevator 101 It is determined that an abnormality has occurred at, and a signal (notification signal) for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality in the elevator 101 is output.
　制御基板１１０は、異常の発生を報知する発報用の信号を、たとえば、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して遠隔監視支援装置１２０に出力する。発報用の信号など、制御基板１１０から保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力された信号は、中継基板２０１から遠隔監視支援装置１２０に入力される。 The control board 110 outputs a signal for reporting the occurrence of an abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120 via, for example, the maintenance inspection terminal 110a. A signal output from the control board 110 via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a, such as a signal for issuing a notification, is input from the relay board 201 to the remote monitoring support device 120.
（遠隔監視システム１００の機能的構成）
　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視システム１００の機能的構成について説明する。図９は、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視システム１００を構成する遠隔監視支援装置１２０の機能的構成を示すブロック図である。 (Functional configuration of remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
　図９において、この発明にかかる実施の形態のエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の各機能は、受信部３０１と、記憶部３０２と、生成部３０３と、出力部３０４と、取得部３０５と、判断部３０６と、送信部３０７と、によって実現される。この発明にかかる実施の形態のエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える受信部３０１、記憶部３０２、生成部３０３、出力部３０４、取得部３０５、判断部３０６、送信部３０７の各機能は、遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える各部によって実現することができる。 9, each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generating unit 303, an output unit 304, an acquiring unit 305, The determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307 are realized. The functions of the reception unit 301, storage unit 302, generation unit 303, output unit 304, acquisition unit 305, determination unit 306, and transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. This can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support device 120.
　受信部３０１は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号を受信する。受信部３０１は、たとえば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信する。記憶部３０２は、受信部３０１が診断指示を受信した場合、当該診断指示を受信した日時に関する情報を記憶する。これにより、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０との間で通信をおこなうことなく、定期的にエレベーター１０１の動作を監視することができる。 The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. For example, the reception unit 301 receives a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives a diagnosis instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnosis instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
　生成部３０３は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に、エレベーター１０１に上記の診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。生成部３０３は、中継基板２０１により制御基板１１０が解析可能な形式に変換した運行指令信号を生成する。生成部３０３は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に、エレベーター１０１が備える各部を、所定の順序で動作させる信号を出力させる指示を含む運行指令信号を生成する。 The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnosis operation when the reception unit 301 receives a transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201. When the receiving unit 301 receives a transmission instruction, the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction for outputting a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.
　具体的には、生成部３０３は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーター、昇降中のカゴ１０２を停止させるブレーキ、乗り場１０５およびカゴ１０２の扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉するモーターなどを制御基板１１０によって駆動制御させる運行指令信号を生成する。 Specifically, the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 being raised and lowered, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. An operation command signal to be driven and controlled by 110 is generated.
　出力部３０４は、制御基板１１０に対して、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に生成部３０３が生成した運行指令情報（エレベーター１０１に上記の診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号）を出力する。出力部３０４は、接続端子を介して、運行指令信号を出力する。出力部３０４が出力する運行指令信号は、中継基板２０１により制御基板１１０が解析可能な形式に変換されているため、保守診断用端末から診断動作をおこなわせる信号を直接入力した場合と同様に、制御基板１１０に診断動作をおこなわせることができる。 The output unit 304 outputs, to the control board 110, operation command information generated by the generation unit 303 when the reception unit 301 receives a transmission instruction (operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnosis operation). . The output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal via the connection terminal. Since the operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, as in the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, A diagnostic operation can be performed on the control board 110.
　出力部３０４は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に限らず、制御基板１１０に対する運行指令信号を出力してから所定時間が経過した場合に、つぎの診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を出力してもよい。具体的には、出力部３０４は、たとえば、記憶部３０２が記憶する日時に関する情報に基づいて、診断動作の実行指示を出力してから１ヶ月が経過した場合に、つぎの診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を出力してもよい。 The output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and the operation command signal for executing the next diagnosis operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation command signal is output to the control board 110. It may be output. Specifically, for example, the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has passed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation was output based on the date and time information stored in the storage unit 302. An operation command signal may be output.
　これにより、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０との間で通信をおこなうことなく、制御基板１１０に対して、診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を定期的に出力することができる。そして、これによって通信にかかる負担を軽減しつつ、定期的にエレベーター１０１に対して診断動作をおこなわせることができる。 Thus, an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. Thus, the diagnosis operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the burden on communication.
　取得部３０５は、制御基板１１０から、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して当該制御基板１１０の外部へ出力された信号を取得する。取得部３０５は、たとえば、出力部３０４が出力した運行指令信号に応じてエレベーター１０１においておこなわれた診断動作の結果に関する情報を、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して取得する。 The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a. For example, the acquisition unit 305 acquires information on the result of the diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101 in accordance with the operation command signal output from the output unit 304 via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
　また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、所定震度以上の地震が発生したことを検知したことによってエレベーター１０１の運転モードが通常時の運転モードから地震発生時用の運転モードに切り替わった場合などに、制御基板１１０から出力された発報用の信号を、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して取得する。 In addition, the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred. The alarm signal output from the board 110 is acquired via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.
　また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対して制御用の信号を出力したにもかかわらず、カゴ１０２の位置を示す階床信号が切り替わらない場合など、エレベーター１０１において障害が発生した場合に、当該障害の発生を外部に通知するため発報用の信号を、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して取得する。 Further, the acquisition unit 305, for example, when the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched although the control signal is output to the motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down. When a failure occurs in, a notification signal is acquired via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside.
　また、取得部３０５は、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して、たとえば、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号を取得してもよい。具体的には、取得部３０５は、たとえば、各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂおよびエレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａにおいて所定の入力操作を受け付けた場合に制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して取得してもよい。具体的には、取得部３０５は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂおよびエレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して出力された階床信号を、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して取得してもよい。 Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a. Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 305 is a control unit that is output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 of the elevator 101. The signal may be acquired via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a. Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the floor signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101 for maintenance and inspection. You may acquire via the terminal 110a.
　また、取得部３０５は、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える各部から制御基板１１０に対して出力された信号を取得してもよい。具体的には、取得部３０５は、たとえば、各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂおよびエレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａにおいて所定の入力操作を受け付けた場合に、当該操作盤１０５ｂ、１０２ａから出力された信号を、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して取得してもよい。 Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire, for example, signals output from the respective units included in the elevator 101 to the control board 110 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a. Specifically, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 receives a predetermined input operation on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 of the elevator 101, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the operation panel 105b or 102a. The obtained signal may be acquired via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
　また、取得部３０５は、各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂやカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａを含むエレベーター１０１が備える各部から、制御基板１１０に対して出力された信号を取得してもよい。具体的には、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号に応じてエレベーター１０１が備える各部が動作した場合、当該各部は、当該制御用の信号に基づいて動作したことを制御基板１１０に通知する信号（動作通知信号）を出力する。取得部３０５は、エレベーター１０１が備える各部から制御基板１１０に出力された信号（動作通知信号）を取得する。 Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a signal output to the control board 110 from each unit provided in the elevator 101 including the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the basket 102. Specifically, for example, when each unit included in the elevator 101 is operated in accordance with a control signal output from the control board 110, the control board 110 indicates that each part has operated based on the control signal. A signal (operation notification signal) to notify is output. The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal (operation notification signal) output from each unit included in the elevator 101 to the control board 110.
　このように、取得部３０５は、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された信号（下り信号）と、当該各部から制御基板１１０に対して出力された信号（上り信号）と、の双方向の信号を取得する。取得部３０５が上り信号を取得する位置と、取得部３０５が下り信号を取得する位置と、は同一位置であってもよく、異なる位置であってもよい。 Thus, the acquisition unit 305 includes a signal (down signal) output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101, a signal (up signal) output from each part to the control board 110, Get bi-directional signal. The position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the upstream signal and the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downstream signal may be the same position or different positions.
　上記の生成部３０３は、取得部３０５が取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成する。生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１が正常に動作している状態であることを示す通知情報を生成する。また、生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された階床信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２が現在位置する階床を示す通知情報を生成する。また、生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された発報用の信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことやエレベーター１０１における障害の発生を示す通知情報を生成する。 The generation unit 303 generates notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally, based on a control signal output from the control board 110. Moreover, the production | generation part 303 produces | generates the notification information which shows the floor where the cage | basket 102 of the elevator 101 is presently located based on the floor signal output from the control board 110, for example. Moreover, the production | generation part 303 produces | generates the notification information which shows that the present driving mode of the elevator 101 switched or the generation | occurrence | production of the failure in the elevator 101 based on the signal for notification output from the control board 110, for example. .
　生成部３０３は、取得部３０５が信号を取得するごとに通知情報を生成する。あるいは、生成部３０３は、たとえば、取得部３０５が特定の信号を取得した場合に、通知情報を生成してもよい。具体的には、生成部３０３は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことを示す発報用の信号を取得部３０５が取得した場合に、通知情報を生成するようにしてもよい。 The generation unit 303 generates notification information every time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Or the production | generation part 303 may produce | generate notification information, for example, when the acquisition part 305 acquires a specific signal. Specifically, for example, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a notification signal indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. .
　送信部３０７は、生成部３０３が生成した通知情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。送信部３０７は、生成部３０３が通知情報を生成するごとに、当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。あるいは、送信部３０７は、たとえば、生成部３０３が特定の通知情報を生成した場合に、当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。具体的には、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことを示す発報用の信号に基づく通知情報を生成部３０３が生成した場合に、送信部３０７によって当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。 The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates specific notification information, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130. Specifically, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for notification indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. You may transmit to 130.
　この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、さらに、取得部３０５が取得する信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを、判断部３０６によって判断し、通常動作状態ではない場合に、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成し、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。これによって、オペレーターは、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないことを迅速に把握することができ、必要に応じて点検作業員を手配するなど、エレベーター１０１を良好な状態に維持する対応を迅速におこなうことができる。これにより、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 The remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention further determines, based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305, whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state by the determination unit 306. However, when not in the normal operation state, notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. As a result, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
（遠隔監視支援装置１２０の処理手順）
　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の処理手順について説明する。図１０および図１１は、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の処理手順を示すフローチャートである。図１０のフローチャートにおいて、まず、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ１００１）。ステップＳ１００１において、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信した場合（ステップＳ１００１：Ｙｅｓ）、受信した送信指示に基づいて、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する（ステップＳ１００２）。 (Processing procedure of remote monitoring support device 120)
Next, a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 10, it is first determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S1001). In step S1001, when the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S1001: Yes), an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S1002).
　そして、制御基板１１０に対して、ステップＳ１００２において生成した運行指令信号を出力する（ステップＳ１００３）。ステップＳ１００３においては、たとえば、保守診断用端末を接続するために制御基板１１０に設けられている接続端子を介して、ステップＳ１００２において生成した運行指令信号を出力する。そして、ステップＳ１００３において出力した運行指令信号に応じて制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を受信するまで待機する（ステップＳ１００４：Ｎｏ）。 Then, the operation command signal generated in step S1002 is output to the control board 110 (step S1003). In step S1003, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S1002 is output via a connection terminal provided on the control board 110 to connect a maintenance diagnosis terminal. And it waits until it receives the signal for control output from the control board 110 according to the operation command signal output in step S1003 (step S1004: No).
　ステップＳ１００４において、ステップＳ１００３において出力した運行指令信号に応じて制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号を受信した場合（ステップＳ１００４：Ｙｅｓ）、受信した制御用の信号に基づいて通知情報を生成する（ステップＳ１００５）。ステップＳ１００５においては、たとえば、ステップＳ１００３において出力した運行指令信号に応じて、制御基板１１０から、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に出力された制御用の信号に基づいて、制御基板１１０がエレベーター１０１が備える各部を運行指令信号が指示する通りに制御したか否かを通知する通知情報を生成する。 In step S1004, when a control signal output from the control board 110 is received in response to the operation command signal output in step S1003 (step S1004: Yes), notification information is generated based on the received control signal. (Step S1005). In step S1005, for example, each part provided in the elevator 101 on the control board 110 based on a control signal output from the control board 110 to each part provided in the elevator 101 according to the operation command signal output in step S1003. Notification information for notifying whether or not the vehicle is controlled as indicated by the operation command signal is generated.
　そして、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に対して、ステップＳ１００５において生成した通知情報を送信して（ステップＳ１００６）、一連の処理を終了する。ステップＳ１００６においては、ステップＳ１００５において生成した通知情報を、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４から、インターネットなどのネットワーク１６０を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信する。 Then, the notification information generated in step S1005 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1006), and the series of processes is terminated. In step S1006, the notification information generated in step S1005 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
　一方、ステップＳ１００１において、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信していない場合（ステップＳ１００１：Ｎｏ）、制御基板１１０に対して、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を送信してから所定時間が経過したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ１００７）。ステップＳ１００７において、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を送信してから所定時間が経過していない場合（ステップＳ１００７：Ｎｏ）、ステップＳ１００１に戻り、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信したか否かを判断する。 On the other hand, if the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received in step S1001 (step S1001: No), the operation for causing the control board 110 to execute a diagnostic operation last time in the elevator 101 is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the command signal was transmitted (step S1007). In step S1007, when the predetermined time has not passed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is transmitted last time (step S1007: No), the process returns to step S1001 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction has been received.
　ステップＳ１００７において、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を送信してから所定時間が経過した場合（ステップＳ１００７：Ｙｅｓ）、ステップＳ１００２へ移行し、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。この場合、ステップＳ１００２においては、たとえば、遠隔監視支援装置１２０においてあらかじめ記憶されている情報に基づいて、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。 In step S1007, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S1007: Yes), the operation moves to step S1002 and the elevator 101 executes the diagnosis operation. Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S1002, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.
　図１１のフローチャートにおいて、まず、制御基板１１０から保守点検用の端子を介して出力された発報用の信号を取得するまで待機する（ステップＳ１１０１：Ｎｏ）。ステップＳ１１０１において、制御基板１１０から保守点検用の端子を介して出力された発報用の信号を取得した場合（ステップＳ１１０１：Ｙｅｓ）、取得した発報用の信号に基づいて通知情報を生成する（ステップＳ１１０２）。ステップＳ１１０２においては、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが、通常の運転モードから通常の運転モード以外の運転モードに切り替わったことを通知する通知情報を生成する。また、ステップＳ１１０２においては、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが、通常の運転モード以外の運転モードから通常の運転モードに切り替わったことを通知する通知情報を生成する。 In the flowchart of FIG. 11, first, the control board 110 waits until an alarm signal output from the maintenance / inspection terminal is acquired (step S1101: No). In step S1101, when a notification signal output from the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal is acquired (step S1101: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired notification signal. (Step S1102). In step S1102, for example, notification information for notifying that the operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode is generated. In step S1102, for example, notification information for notifying that the operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode is generated.
　そして、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に対して、ステップＳ１１０２において生成した通知情報を送信して（ステップＳ１１０３）、一連の処理を終了する。ステップＳ１１０３においては、ステップＳ１１０２において生成した通知情報を、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４から、インターネットなどのネットワーク１６０を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信する。 Then, the notification information generated in step S1102 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1103), and the series of processes is terminated. In step S1103, the notification information generated in step S1102 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
　以上説明したように、この実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、エレベーター１０１の動作を制御する制御基板１１０および管理サーバコンピュータ１３０との間でそれぞれ通信をおこなう遠隔監視支援装置１２０であって、制御基板１１０に設けられた、診断用の端末装置を接続可能な保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して制御基板１１０と接続し、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して、エレベーター１０１に生じた異常を外部に通知するために制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部へ出力された発報用の信号を取得し、取得した発報用の信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成し、生成した通知情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信するようにしたことを特徴としている。 As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment is a remote monitoring support device 120 that performs communication between the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130. An abnormality occurred in the elevator 101 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a connected to the control board 110 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a provided on the control board 110 to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected. The notification signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 is acquired to notify the outside of the control board 110, and the notification including information on the state of the elevator 101 is obtained based on the acquired notification signal. Information is generated, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130.
　この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、エレベーター１０１が設置されている現場において従来用いられている、当該エレベーター１０１の診断に用いる診断用の端末装置を接続可能な保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して発報用の信号を取得し、当該発報用の信号に基づく通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信することにより、制御基板１１０が外部装置と通信するための機構をあらたに設けることなく、現場の遠隔地においてエレベーター１０１の状態を把握することができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, maintenance that can be connected to a diagnostic terminal device used for diagnosis of the elevator 101, which is conventionally used in the field where the elevator 101 is installed. A mechanism for the control board 110 to communicate with an external device by acquiring a notification signal via the inspection terminal 110a and transmitting notification information based on the notification signal to the management server computer 130. Without newly providing, the state of the elevator 101 can be grasped in a remote place of the site.
　これにより、制御基板１１０が遠隔地に設置された外部装置との通信機能を備えたエレベーター１０１に限らず、当該通信機能を備えていないエレベーター１０１であっても、それぞれのエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。そして、これによって、エレベーター１０１自体の通信機能の有無にかかわらずエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 As a result, the control board 110 is not limited to the elevator 101 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place, and even if the elevator 101 does not have the communication function, the remote monitoring of each elevator 101 is performed. Can be done. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is ensured, and the user Can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
　また、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信した場合に、制御基板１１０に対して、エレベーター１０１の動作状態を診断する診断動作の実行指示にかかる運行指示情報を出力し、当該運行指示情報に応じて制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号を取得するようにしたことを特徴としている。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention displays the operation state of the elevator 101 with respect to the control board 110 when receiving the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130. The operation instruction information related to the execution instruction of the diagnosis operation to be diagnosed is output, and the control signal output to each part of the elevator 101 is acquired from the control board 110 according to the operation instruction information. It is a feature.
　この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０からの指示に応じて制御基板１１０に実行させた診断動作に際して、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号に基づく通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信することにより、エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。これによって、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０側で設定した任意のタイミングでエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, in the diagnosis operation executed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130, each part of the elevator 101 is provided from the control board 110. By transmitting notification information based on the control signal output in this way to the management server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved and the safety of the user can be ensured. The elevator 101 can be used with peace of mind.
　また、この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、診断動作の実行指示を出力してから所定時間が経過した場合に、つぎの診断動作の実行指示を出力するようにしたことを特徴としている。 In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention outputs the next diagnostic operation execution instruction when a predetermined time has elapsed since the diagnostic operation execution instruction was output. It is characterized by.
　この発明にかかる実施の形態３の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０による診断指示の送信の有無にかかわらず、所定時間ごとにエレベーター１０１の状態を把握することができる。これにより、エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視にかかる管理サーバコンピュータ１３０における処理負担の軽減を図りつつ、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図ることができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the state of the elevator 101 can be grasped every predetermined time regardless of whether the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic instruction. As a result, it is possible to improve the reliability of the elevator 101 while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.
＜実施の形態４＞
　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態４のエレベーターの遠隔監視システムについて説明する。実施の形態４においては、上述した実施の形態１～３と同一部分は同一符号で示し、説明を省略する。 <Embodiment 4>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to third embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
（遠隔監視システムのシステム構成）
　まず、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置を備える、エレベーターの遠隔監視システムのシステム構成について説明する。図１２は、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視システムのシステム構成を示す説明図である。 (System configuration of remote monitoring system)
First, a system configuration of an elevator remote monitoring system including the remote monitoring support device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
　図１２において、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視システム１００においては、各乗り場１０５に、乗り場呼びボタン（図示を省略する）やカゴ１０２が位置する階床などを表示する表示器などを備えた操作盤１０５ｂ（以下「乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ」）が、それぞれ設置されている。乗り場呼びボタンは、当該乗り場呼びボタンにおいて受け付けた入力操作に応じた信号を出力する。表示器は、たとえば、カゴ１０２が位置する階床などを表示する公知の各種の表示装置によって実現することができる。 In FIG. 12, in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, each hall 105 is provided with a display button for displaying a hall call button (not shown), a floor where the car 102 is located, and the like. The provided operation panels 105b (hereinafter referred to as “operation panels 105b of the landing 105”) are respectively installed. The landing call button outputs a signal corresponding to the input operation accepted by the landing call button. The display can be realized by various known display devices that display, for example, the floor where the basket 102 is located.
　各乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂは、それぞれ制御基板を備え、当該乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板を介して制御基板１１０に接続されている。乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板は、具体的には、たとえば、表示器を制御する表示用の基板と、乗り場呼びボタンにおいて受け付けた入力操作に応じた信号を制御基板１１０に出力する操作用の基板と、によって構成することができる。 The operation panel 105b of each platform 105 includes a control board, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 105b of the platform 105. Specifically, the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is, for example, an operation for outputting a signal to the control board 110 according to an input operation received at a display board for controlling the display and a landing call button. And a substrate for use.
　この場合、表示用の基板や操作用の基板は、各乗り場１０５にそれぞれ設けられる。制御基板１１０は、操作用の基板から出力された信号を受け付ける。また、制御基板１１０は、表示用の基板に対して、カゴ１０２が位置する階床を示す信号を出力する。 In this case, a display board and an operation board are provided at each platform 105. The control board 110 receives a signal output from the operation board. Further, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating the floor on which the car 102 is located to the display board.
　あるいは、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板は、表示用の基板と操作用の基板とによって構成されるものに限らず、表示用の基板のみによって実現されるものであってもよい。また、あるいは、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板は、表示用の基板と操作用の基板とによって構成されるものに限らず、操作用の基板のみによって実現されるものであってもよい。 Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 is not limited to a display board and an operation board, and may be realized only by a display board. Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 is not limited to the display board and the operation board, and may be realized only by the operation board. .
　あるいは、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂは、乗り場呼びボタンや表示器を含まず、表示用の基板や操作用の基板のみによって実現されるものであってもよい。また、あるいは、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂは、乗り場呼びボタンおよび操作用の基板や表示器を含まず、表示用の基板のみによって実現されるものであってもよい。また、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂは、乗り場呼びボタンや表示器および表示用の基板を含まず、操作用の基板のみによって実現されるものであってもよい。 Alternatively, the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 may be realized by only a display board or an operation board without including a hall call button or a display. Alternatively, the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 may be realized only by a display board without including a hall call button and an operation board or display. The operation panel 105b of the landing 105 may be realized by only the operation board without including the hall call button, the display, and the display board.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の制御基板１１０を収容する筐体や、昇降路の壁などに取り付けることができる。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、主制御基板１２１と音声通信基板１２２とを備えている。主制御基板１２１は、配線２００などを介して、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂと直接接続されている。 The remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing that houses the control board 110 of the elevator 101, a wall of a hoistway, or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122. The main control board 121 is directly connected to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 via the wiring 200 or the like.
　具体的には、遠隔監視支援装置１２０の主制御基板１２１は、たとえば、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂと制御基板１１０とを接続する信号線１１１に取り付けられて、当該信号線１１１によって伝達される各種の信号を取得する基板１２３を備え、当該基板１２３と主制御基板１２１とを配線２００を介して接続することによって、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂと接続することができる。 Specifically, the main control board 121 of the remote monitoring support device 120 is attached to, for example, a signal line 111 that connects the operation panel 105 b of the landing 105 and the control board 110, and is transmitted through the signal line 111. By connecting the board 123 and the main control board 121 via the wiring 200, the board 123 can be connected to the operation panel 105 b of the landing 105.
　主制御基板１２１は、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された各種の信号を取得する。主制御基板１２１は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の利用者などが乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂにおける操作ボタンに対して入力操作をおこなった場合に、当該入力操作に応じて乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された呼び信号を取得する。 The main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the operation panel 105b of the hall 105. For example, when a user of the elevator 101 performs an input operation on an operation button on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the main control board 121 is output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 according to the input operation. Get a call signal.
　また、主制御基板１２１は、制御基板１１０から乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ（乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板）に出力された各種の信号を取得する。主制御基板１２１は、たとえば、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された呼び信号に応じて、制御基板１１０が、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力した信号のうち、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して出力した階床信号などを取得する。 Also, the main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 (control board for the operation board 105b of the hall 105). The main control board 121, for example, in response to a call signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the control board 110 outputs to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 out of the signals output to the respective units included in the elevator 101. For example, the floor signal output is acquired.
　また、主制御基板１２１は、制御基板１１０に接続されている。主制御基板１２１には、制御基板１１０に接続される接続端子１２１ａが接続されている。接続端子１２１ａは、たとえば、配線１２１ｂなどを介して主制御基板１２１に接続されたコネクタなどによって実現することができる。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０に設けられて、当該制御基板１１０に診断用の端末装置を接続可能な端子（以下「保守点検用の端子」という）１１０ａに、接続端子１２１ａを接続することによって制御基板１１０に接続されている。接続端子１２１ａと保守点検用の端子１１０ａとは、切り離し可能に接続される。 The main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110. A connection terminal 121 a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the main control board 121. The connection terminal 121a can be realized by, for example, a connector connected to the main control board 121 via the wiring 121b or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110 and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal 110a (hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”) 110a to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected. Thus, the control board 110 is connected. The connection terminal 121a and the maintenance inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.
　保守点検用の端子１１０ａは、たとえば、作業員がエレベーター１０１が設置されている現地においておこなう保守点検作業に際して、当該保守点検作業に用いる診断用の端末装置（保守診断用端末）を接続するために設けられている。保守点検用の端子１１０ａは、遠隔監視を目的として設置されたエレベーター１０１に限らず、また、既設新設あるいは新旧にかかわらず、幅広い種類のエレベーター１０１が一般的に備えている。 The maintenance inspection terminal 110a is used, for example, to connect a diagnostic terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance inspection work when the worker performs the maintenance inspection work at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. Is provided. The terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided regardless of whether the existing equipment is new or old.
　診断用の端末装置は、作業員が携行可能な可搬性を備え、たとえば、作業員がエレベーター１０１が設置されている現地においておこなう保守点検作業に際して用いられる。診断用の端末装置は、保守点検用の端子１１０ａに切り離し可能に接続される端子を備えている。保守点検作業に際して、作業員は、診断用の端末装置が備える端子を制御基板１１０に設けられた保守点検用の端子に接続し、診断用の端末装置に対して所定の入力操作をおこなう。診断用の端末装置は、作業員による入力操作に応じた信号を制御基板１１０に出力する。 The terminal device for diagnosis has portability that can be carried by an operator, and is used, for example, for maintenance inspection work that is performed on the site where the elevator 101 is installed. The diagnostic terminal device includes a terminal that is detachably connected to the maintenance inspection terminal 110a. In the maintenance / inspection work, the worker connects a terminal included in the diagnostic terminal device to a maintenance / inspection terminal provided on the control board 110, and performs a predetermined input operation on the diagnostic terminal device. The diagnostic terminal device outputs a signal corresponding to the input operation by the worker to the control board 110.
　制御基板１１０は、たとえば、保守点検作業に際して、診断用の端末装置から出力された信号が入力されると、入力された信号に応じてエレベーター１０１における各部を動作させ、当該動作結果に関する信号を診断用の端末装置に対して出力する。診断用の端末装置は、制御基板１１０から出力されたエレベーター１０１の動作結果に関する信号に基づいて、作業員による入力操作に応じてエレベーター１０１が正常に動作したかどうかを案内する情報を報知する。 For example, when a signal output from a diagnostic terminal device is input during maintenance / inspection work, the control board 110 operates each unit in the elevator 101 according to the input signal, and diagnoses a signal related to the operation result. Output to the terminal device. Based on the signal regarding the operation result of the elevator 101 output from the control board 110, the diagnostic terminal device reports information for guiding whether or not the elevator 101 has operated normally according to the input operation by the worker.
（遠隔監視システム１００のハードウエア構成）
　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視システム１００を構成する遠隔監視支援装置１２０のハードウエア構成について説明する。図１３は、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視システム１００を構成する遠隔監視支援装置１２０のハードウエア構成を示す説明図である。 (Hardware configuration of remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
　図１３において、制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１を構成する各部を駆動制御することにより、エレベーター１０１の運行動作を制御する。制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して制御用の信号を出力するとともに、当該各部から出力された信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の運行動作を制御する。 In FIG. 13, the control board 110 controls the operation of the elevator 101 by driving and controlling each part of the elevator 101. The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 and controls the operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each part.
　上述したカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板は、エレベーター１０１の利用者などによる操作ボタンに対する入力操作を受け付けるごとに、当該入力操作に応じた呼び信号を生成し、生成した呼び信号を制御基板１１０に出力する。制御基板１１０は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、駆動機構１０４を駆動制御する制御用の信号を出力することによってエレベーター１０１の運行動作を制御する。 The control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 described above each time an input operation to an operation button by a user of the elevator 101 or the like is received, a call signal corresponding to the input operation And the generated call signal is output to the control board 110. For example, the control board 110 outputs a control signal for controlling driving of the drive mechanism 104 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105. The operation of the elevator 101 is controlled by outputting.
　具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対する制御用の信号を生成し、生成した制御用の信号をカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対して出力する。これにより、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターは、カゴ１０２を上昇あるいは下降させる方向に回転駆動する。カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターは、たとえば、インバーターを用いて制御されており、カゴ１０２を停止させる階床において回転を停止するように制御基板１１０によって駆動制御される。 Specifically, the control board 110 is provided for a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation board 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation board 105b of the hall 105, for example. A control signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to a motor that moves the car 102 up and down. Thereby, the motor which raises / lowers the cage 102 is rotationally driven in a direction to raise or lower the cage 102. The motor that raises and lowers the car 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is driven and controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the car 102 is stopped.
　制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに制御用の信号を出力するごとに、当該制御用の信号にしたがって動作した各モーターの回転数を取得する。各モーターの回転数は、たとえば、エンコーダなどを用いて取得することができる。これにより、制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対して出力した制御用の信号にしたがって、当該モーターが正常に動作したか否かを判断することができる。 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down, the control board 110 acquires the number of rotations of each motor operated according to the control signal. The number of rotations of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor has operated normally in accordance with a control signal output to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down.
　また、具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、カゴ１０２を所定の階床において停止させるようにブレーキを動作させる制御用の信号を生成し、生成した制御用の信号をブレーキに対して出力する。ブレーキは、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号にしたがって、カゴ１０２の昇降動作を停止させ、当該カゴ１０２を所定の階床において停止させるように動作する。これにより、カゴ１０２を所定の階床において停止させることができる。 Specifically, for example, the control board 110 sets the car 102 to a predetermined signal based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105. A control signal for operating the brake to be stopped at the floor is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the brake. The brake operates in accordance with a control signal output from the control board 110 to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 and to stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped on a predetermined floor.
　制御基板１１０は、ブレーキに対して制御用の信号を出力するごとに、ブレーキの動作に応じて出力が変化するブレーキセンサからの出力信号を取得する。ブレーキセンサは、たとえば、マイクロスイッチや光電センサなどによって実現することができる。これにより、制御基板１１０は、ブレーキに対して出力した制御用の信号にしたがって、当該ブレーキが正常に動作したか否かを判断することができる。 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the brake, the control board 110 acquires an output signal from the brake sensor whose output changes according to the operation of the brake. The brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. Thereby, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake has operated normally according to the control signal output to the brake.
　また、具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、ブレーキによってカゴ１０２を停止させた階床において扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させる制御用の信号を生成し、生成した制御用の信号をカゴ１０２の扉１０２ｃや乗り場１０５の扉１０５ａを開閉させるモーターに対して出力する。これにより、カゴ１０２が停止した階床において、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させることができる。上記のように、扉１０５ａを開閉させるモーターは、インターロックなどと称される装置で施錠されているため、扉１０５ａが完全に閉まっていない場合は動作しない。 Specifically, for example, the control board 110 causes the basket 102 to be moved by a brake based on a call signal output from a control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 or a control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. A control signal for opening and closing the doors 102c and 105a on the stopped floor is generated, and the generated control signal is output to a motor for opening and closing the door 102c of the car 102 and the door 105a of the landing 105. Thereby, the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped. As described above, since the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock or the like, the motor does not operate when the door 105a is not completely closed.
　制御基板１１０は、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させるモーターに制御用の信号を出力するごとに、扉開閉センサからの出力信号を取得する。これにより、制御基板１１０は、該当する扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させるモーターに対して出力した制御用の信号にしたがって、当該扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａが正常に動作したか否かを判断することができる。 The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor each time a control signal is output to the motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are operating normally according to a control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.
　また、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板に対して、カゴ１０２が位置する階床を示す階床信号を含む制御用の信号を出力する。カゴ１０２が位置する階床は、たとえば、昇降路中において階床ごとに設けられたセンサ（図示を省略する）からの出力信号に基づいて特定することができる。カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板は、階床信号を含む制御用の信号を受け付けると、受け付けた制御用の信号に基づいて表示器を制御して、カゴ１０２が位置する階床や移動方向（上昇中か下降中か）などを表示する。 The control board 110 includes, for example, a floor signal indicating a floor on which the car 102 is located with respect to a control board for the operation board 102a of the car 102 and a control board for the operation board 105b of the hall 105. The signal is output. The floor on which the car 102 is located can be specified based on, for example, an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway. When the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 receives a control signal including a floor signal, the control board is controlled based on the received control signal. The floor where the car 102 is located, the moving direction (whether it is rising or descending), etc. are displayed.
　制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板に対して、たとえば、カゴ１０２の位置が切り替わるごとに階床信号を含む制御用の信号を出力する。あるいは、制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板に対して、たとえば、カゴ１０２の位置にかかわらず、定期的に階床信号を含む制御用の信号を出力するものであってもよい。 The control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 every time the position of the car 102 is switched. Output. Alternatively, the control board 110 periodically includes a floor signal with respect to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 regardless of the position of the car 102, for example. It may output a control signal.
　制御基板１１０は、操作盤１０２ａや乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂと接続されており、操作盤１０２ａや乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された信号に応じてカゴ１０２を昇降動作させるごとに、当該カゴ１０２を昇降動作させるために各部を起動したことを示す起動信号を出力する。制御基板１１０は、たとえば、１階から２階に移動した場合、起動信号を１回出力する。また、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、１階から途中で停止することなく５階に移動した場合、起動信号を１回出力する。また、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、１階から、途中の３階で停止した（扉の開閉をおこなった）後に、５階に移動する場合、起動信号を２回出力する。 The control board 110 is connected to the operation panel 102a and the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, and each time the basket 102 is moved up and down in response to a signal output from the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the control board 110 is operated. An activation signal indicating that each unit has been activated to move up and down 102 is output. For example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the second floor, it outputs the activation signal once. For example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping on the way, the control board 110 outputs the activation signal once. Further, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor after stopping on the third floor in the middle (opening / closing the door), the control board 110 outputs the activation signal twice.
　制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２を昇降動作させるごとに、カゴ１０２の走行距離や走行時間を算出してもよい。カゴ１０２の走行距離は、たとえば、起動回数に基づいて算出することができる。また、カゴ１０２の走行時間は、たとえば、上記の階床信号に基づいて算出することができる。具体的には、たとえば、カゴ１０２が１階にいる状態で４階の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから呼びの操作を受け付けた場合、カゴ１０２は１階から４階までの３階床分を移動する。 The control board 110 may calculate the travel distance and travel time of the car 102 each time the car 102 is moved up and down. The travel distance of the basket 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the number of activations. Further, the traveling time of the car 102 can be calculated based on the floor signal, for example. Specifically, for example, when a call operation is received from the operation panel 105b of the fourth-floor platform 105 with the basket 102 on the first floor, the basket 102 moves from the first floor to the fourth floor for the third floor. To do.
　制御基板１１０は、図示を省略するメモリを備え、起動信号が出力されるごとに、当該起動信号が出力された回数すなわち起動回数をメモリに記憶する。制御基板１１０は、起動回数に代えて、あるいは起動回数に加えて、カゴ１０２の昇降動作や扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃの開閉動作に際して駆動した各部の運行動作の履歴をメモリに記憶してもよい。具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、起動回数、カゴ１０２の走行距離、カゴ１０２の走行時間、カゴ１０２の昇降動作や扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃの開閉動作に際して動作した各種リレーの動作回数などに関する情報を運行動作の履歴としてメモリに記憶してもよい。 The control board 110 includes a memory (not shown) and stores the number of times the activation signal is output, that is, the number of activations, in the memory every time the activation signal is output. The control board 110 may store, in the memory, the history of operation of each unit driven during the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 or the opening / closing operation of the doors 105a and 102c, instead of or in addition to the number of activations. Specifically, the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Information may be stored in the memory as a history of operation.
　また、制御基板１１０は、扉開閉センサの出力値に基づいて、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａが開状態にあるか閉状態にあるかを判断する。制御基板１１０は、自身が出力した扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させる制御用の信号と扉開閉センサの出力値とに基づいて、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させる制御用の信号を出力したことに応じて、当該扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａが実際に開閉したかどうかを判断することができる。 Further, the control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are open or closed based on the output value of the door open / close sensor. The control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a based on a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a output by itself and an output value of the door opening / closing sensor. It can be determined whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are actually opened and closed.
　また、制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが変化した場合に、当該運転モードが切り替わったことを示す信号を出力する。制御基板１１０は、具体的には、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが、通常の運転モードから通常の運転モード以外の運転モードに切り替わった場合に、当該運転モードの切り替わりがあったことを外部に通知する信号、あるいは、切り替わった後の運転モード（通常の運転モード以外の運転モードであること）を通知する信号を出力する。また、制御基板１１０は、具体的には、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが、通常の運転モード以外の運転モードから通常の運転モードに切り替わった場合に、当該運転モードの切り替わりがあったことを外部に通知する信号、あるいは、切り替わった後の運転モード（通常の運転モードであること）を通知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力する。 In addition, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been switched. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 informs the outside that the operation mode has been switched. A signal to notify or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (that is, an operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. Specifically, the control board 110 indicates that, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the operation mode is switched. A signal to notify to the outside or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (the operation mode is a normal operation mode) is output.
　また、制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１において障害を検知した場合に、当該障害の発生を通知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力（発報）する。具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉動作させる制御用の信号を出力したにもかかわらず、扉開閉センサの出力値に基づいて該当する扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃが動作しないことを検出した場合に、エレベーター１０１における該当する扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃにかかる障害が発生したことを通知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力（発報）する。 Further, when the control board 110 detects a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal (reporting signal) for notifying the occurrence of the failure. Specifically, for example, although the control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. When this is detected, a signal (report signal) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c in the elevator 101 is output (reported).
　インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、呼出ボタンが操作された場合に、当該操作があったことを示す呼出信号を、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に出力する。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂから出力された呼出信号が音声通信基板１２２に入力された場合、公衆音声網１７０やＰＢＸ２０５を介して電話機１４０に呼出信号を送出する。これにより、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂと電話機１４０との間において音声通信（通話）をおこなうことができる。 When the call button is operated, the interphone terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120. When the call signal output from the interphone terminal device 102 b is input to the voice communication board 122, the remote monitoring support device 120 transmits the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205. Thus, voice communication (call) can be performed between the interphone terminal device 102b and the telephone 140.
　インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、遠隔監視支援装置１２０（音声通信基板１２２）と保守管理会社１５０に設置された電話機１４０との接続が確立された状態で、マイクに入力された音声信号を、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に出力する。また、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、遠隔監視支援装置１２０（音声通信基板１２２）と電話機１４０との接続が確立された状態で、遠隔監視支援装置１２０から出力された音声信号を、スピーカーを介して出力する。 The interphone terminal device 102b remotely monitors the voice signal input to the microphone in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone set 140 installed in the maintenance management company 150 is established. The data is output to the support device 120. Further, the interphone terminal device 102b receives the audio signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via a speaker in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０から乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して出力された制御用の信号に応じて各部が動作した結果、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された階床信号を取得する。そして、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、取得した階床信号などに基づいて通知情報を生成し、生成した通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。通知情報は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の昇降方向、カゴ１０２の移動先となる階床、移動先となる階床においてカゴ１０２が停止したか否か、扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉させるモーターの動作の有無、カゴ１０２が現在位置する階床、各種の安全装置の作動の有無、当該通知情報の送信元となるエレベーター１０１の識別情報などを含む。 As a result of the operation of each unit according to the control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs the floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. get. Then, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates notification information based on the acquired floor signal and the like, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130. The notification information includes, for example, the raising / lowering direction of the car 102, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, whether the car 102 is stopped on the floor to which the car is moved, and whether the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c is operated. , The floor where the car 102 is currently located, whether or not various safety devices are activated, and identification information of the elevator 101 that is the transmission source of the notification information.
　エレベーター１０１の識別情報は、たとえば、当該エレベーター１０１の製造番号であってもよいし、当該エレベーター１０１の設置場所（住所など）に基づいて設定される番号であってもよいし、当該エレベーター１０１の保守点検をおこなう作業者などが任意に設定した番号であってもよい。エレベーター１０１の識別情報は、所定桁数の数字やアルファベットなどの文字を組み合わせて構成することができる。 The identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the manufacturing number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address, etc.) of the elevator 101, It may be a number arbitrarily set by an operator who performs maintenance and inspection. The identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining characters such as numbers having a predetermined number of digits and alphabets.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える主制御基板１２１は、たとえば、中継基板２０１と、監視制御基板２０２と、メモリ２０３と、通信Ｉ／Ｆ（インターフェイス）２０４と、によって構成することができる。遠隔監視支援装置１２０における中継基板２０１は、配線２００を介して、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂと直接接続されている。 The main control board 121 provided in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be constituted by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitoring control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204. The relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is directly connected to the operation panel 105 b of the hall 105 via the wiring 200.
　具体的には、中継基板２０１は、たとえば、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに設けられたＩＣチップの足（乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂとＩＣチップとを接続する配線）に、制御基板１１０と中継基板２０１との接点を設け、当該接点を介して制御基板１１０に接続することができる。この場合、接点は、制御基板１１０からＩＣチップに入力する信号用の足（制御基板１１０とＩＣチップとを接続する配線）に設けてもよく、ＩＣチップから制御基板１１０に出力される信号用の足（制御基板１１０とＩＣチップとを接続する配線）に設けてもよい。 Specifically, the relay board 201 is configured such that, for example, the control board 110 and the relay board are connected to the feet of the IC chip provided on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 (wiring that connects the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 and the IC chip). It is possible to provide a contact with 201 and connect to the control board 110 via the contact. In this case, the contact point may be provided on a leg for a signal input from the control board 110 to the IC chip (wiring for connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip), and for a signal output from the IC chip to the control board 110. May be provided on the legs (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip).
　乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂとして、カゴ１０２が現在位置する階床表示するＬＥＤを含む場合、遠隔監視支援装置１２０における中継基板２０１は、たとえば、ＬＥＤの点灯／消灯に応じて出力が変化する光電センサ（図示を省略する）を備え、当該光電センサと中継基板２０１とを接続し、中継基板２０１を介して当該光電センサの出力値を主制御基板１２１において取得することにより階床信号を取得するようにしてもよい。 When the operation panel 105b of the platform 105 includes an LED that displays the floor where the car 102 is currently located, the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is, for example, a photoelectric sensor whose output changes depending on whether the LED is turned on or off. (Not shown), the photoelectric sensor and the relay board 201 are connected, and the output signal of the photoelectric sensor is acquired in the main control board 121 via the relay board 201 so as to acquire the floor signal. It may be.
　あるいは、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂとして、カゴ１０２が現在位置する階床表示するＬＥＤを含まない場合、遠隔監視支援装置１２０における中継基板２０１は、たとえば、表示用の基板に対してＬＥＤの点灯／消灯を制御する信号を出力する基板と接続し、ＬＥＤの点灯／消灯を制御する信号を出力する基板から表示用の基板に出力された出力値を主制御基板１２１において取得することによって、階床信号を取得するようにしてもよい。 Alternatively, when the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 does not include an LED that displays the floor where the car 102 is currently located, the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 may, for example, turn on / off the LED with respect to the display board. The main control board 121 obtains an output value output from the board that outputs the signal for controlling the turning on / off of the LED to the display board by connecting to the board that outputs the signal for controlling the turning off of the LED. You may make it acquire a signal.
　また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０における中継基板２０１には、制御基板１１０に接続される接続端子１２１ａが接続されている。接続端子１２１ａは、中継基板２０１に一体に設けられているものに限らない。接続端子１２１ａは、中継基板２０１（の入力端子）に電気的に接続されていればよく、たとえば、中継基板２０１とは別体で設けられて当該中継基板２０１と配線１２１ｂによって接続されたコネクタなどによって実現することができる。 Further, a connection terminal 121 a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120. The connection terminal 121a is not limited to being provided integrally with the relay substrate 201. The connection terminal 121a only needs to be electrically connected to the relay board 201 (input terminal thereof). For example, a connector provided separately from the relay board 201 and connected to the relay board 201 by the wiring 121b, etc. Can be realized.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０に設けられて、当該制御基板１１０に診断用の端末装置を接続可能な端子（以下「保守点検用の端子」という）１１０ａに、接続端子１２１ａを接続することによって制御基板１１０に接続されている。接続端子１２１ａと保守点検用の端子１１０ａとは、切り離し可能に接続される。 The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110 and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal 110a (hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”) 110a to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected. Thus, the control board 110 is connected. The connection terminal 121a and the maintenance inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.
　具体的には、たとえば、接続端子１２１ａを実現するコネクタ（オス型またはメス型）を、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを実現するコネクタ（メス型またはオス型）に挿抜することによって、遠隔監視支援装置１２０と制御基板１１０とを接続したり、切り離したりすることができる。接続端子１２１ａおよび保守点検用の端子１１０ａをコネクタとすることによって、遠隔監視支援装置１２０と制御基板１１０とを容易に接続し、かつ、遠隔監視支援装置１２０を撤去する場合などは容易に取り外すことができる。 Specifically, for example, by inserting and removing a connector (male or female) that realizes the connection terminal 121a into a connector (female or male) that realizes the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be connected or disconnected. By using the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected and removed easily when the remote monitoring support device 120 is removed. Can do.
　制御基板１１０は、たとえば、診断用の端末装置から出力された信号に基づいてエレベーター１０１における各部に制御用の信号を出力した結果、エレベーター１０１が当該制御用の信号にしたがった動作をおこなわなかった場合、エレベーター１０１において異常が発生したと判断し、エレベーター１０１における異常の発生を報知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力する。 For example, as a result of outputting a control signal to each part in the elevator 101 based on a signal output from a diagnostic terminal device, the control board 110 did not perform an operation according to the control signal. In this case, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the elevator 101, and a signal (notification signal) for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality in the elevator 101 is output.
　制御基板１１０は、異常の発生を報知する発報用の信号を、たとえば、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して遠隔監視支援装置１２０に出力する。発報用の信号など、制御基板１１０から保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力された信号は、中継基板２０１から遠隔監視支援装置１２０に入力される。 The control board 110 outputs a signal for reporting the occurrence of an abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120 via, for example, the maintenance inspection terminal 110a. A signal output from the control board 110 via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a, such as a signal for issuing a notification, is input from the relay board 201 to the remote monitoring support device 120.
　中継基板２０１は、入力を受け付けた信号を解析し、解析結果を監視制御基板２０２に出力する。監視制御基板２０２は、中継基板２０１から出力された解析結果に基づいて通知情報を生成し、生成した通知情報を、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４を介して管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。また、監視制御基板２０２は、中継基板２０１から出力された解析結果を、メモリ２０３に記憶する。監視制御基板２０２は、中継基板２０１が入力を受け付けた信号を、直接メモリ２０３に記憶してもよい。 The relay board 201 analyzes the signal that has received the input, and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202. The monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The monitoring control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203. The monitoring control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.
　メモリ２０３は、電源の供給が絶たれた場合にも記憶した情報を保持する不揮発性の記憶媒体によって実現することができる。具体的には、メモリ２０３は、たとえば、フラッシュメモリ、ＥＥＰＲＯＭ（Ｅｌｅｃｔｒｉｃａｌｌｙ　Ｅｒａｓａｂｌｅ　Ｐｒｏｇｒａｍｍａｂｌｅ　Ｒｅａｄ－Ｏｎｌｙ　Ｍｅｍｏｒｙ）、ＥＰＲＯＭ（Ｅｒａｓａｂｌｅ　Ｐｒｏｇｒａｍｍａｂｌｅ　Ｒｅａｄ－Ｏｎｌｙ　Ｍｅｍｏｒｙ）などによって実現することができる。 The memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off. Specifically, the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), or the like.
　制御基板１１０から出力される各種の信号は、エレベーター１０１の機種などに応じて異なる。中継基板２０１は、解析に際して、制御基板１１０から出力される各種の信号を、監視制御基板２０２が処理可能なフォーマットに変換する。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、中継基板２０１において入力を受け付けた信号を解析して監視制御基板２０２が処理可能なフォーマットに変換することにより、エレベーター１０１の機種の違いにかかわらず、当該エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。 The various signals output from the control board 110 vary depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like. At the time of analysis, the relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202. The remote monitoring support device 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts it into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote of the elevator 101 can be controlled regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Can be monitored.
　また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、主制御基板１２１において監視制御基板２０２によって制御される中継基板２０１を介して、制御基板１１０に対して各種の運行指令信号を出力する。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０を介してエレベーター１０１が備える各部を駆動制御する際に運行指令信号を出力する。運行指令信号は、たとえば、操作盤１０２ａや乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂにおいて、所定の階床への移動を指示する入力操作を受け付けた場合に当該操作盤１０２ａや乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力される信号と同様の信号（呼び信号など）によって実現することができる。具体的には、運行指令信号は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を所定の階床に移動させたり、移動させたカゴ１０２を該当する階床において停止させたり、停止させた階床においてカゴ１０２の扉１０２ｃおよび乗り場１０５の扉１０５ａを開閉させたりする信号を含む。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121. The remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110. The operation command signal is output from the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 when an input operation instructing movement to a predetermined floor is received on the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example. It can be realized by a signal similar to the signal (call signal etc.). Specifically, the operation command signal is, for example, moving the car 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, stopping the moved car 102 on the corresponding floor, or stopping the car 102 on the stopped floor. Including a signal for opening and closing the door 102c of the car and the door 105a of the hall 105.
　制御基板１１０は、主制御基板１２１から出力された運行指令信号を受信すると、受信した運行指令信号に基づいて上述した各種の制御用の信号を生成し、生成した各種の制御用の信号をエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力する。主制御基板１２１は、中継基板２０１を介して監視制御基板２０２から出力した各種の運行指令信号を、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して当該制御基板１１０に入力する。 When the control board 110 receives the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and sends the generated various control signals to the elevator. It outputs to each part with which 101 is provided. The main control board 121 inputs various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a provided in the elevator 101, for example.
　保守点検用の端子１１０ａは、制御基板１１０に設けられている。あるいは、保守点検用の端子１１０ａは、制御基板１１０の入力端子に電気的に接続され、制御基板１１０とは別体であってもよい。保守点検用の端子は、たとえば、作業員がエレベーター１０１が設置されている現地においておこなう保守点検作業に際して、当該保守点検作業に用いる端末装置（保守診断用端末）を接続するために設けられている。保守点検用の端子１１０ａは、遠隔監視を目的として設置されたエレベーター１０１に限らず、また、既設新設あるいは新旧にかかわらず、幅広い種類のエレベーター１０１が一般的に備えている。 The maintenance inspection terminal 110 a is provided on the control board 110. Alternatively, the maintenance / inspection terminal 110 a may be electrically connected to the input terminal of the control board 110 and may be a separate body from the control board 110. The maintenance / inspection terminal is provided, for example, for connecting a terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance / inspection work when the maintenance / inspection work is performed on the site where the elevator 101 is installed. . The terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided regardless of whether the existing equipment is new or old.
　また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号を受信する。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、保守管理会社１５０においてオペレーターによる管理サーバコンピュータ１３０への入力操作を受け付けた場合に、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に対して指示信号を出力する。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. For example, the management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120 when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.
　具体的には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０において受け付けた入力操作に応じて、たとえば、エレベーター１０１において実行した診断動作の結果に関する通知情報の送信を指示する指示信号（通知情報の送信指示）を送信する。この場合、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、通知情報の送信指示に加えて、エレベーター１０１に対して診断動作の実行指示を送信する。 Specifically, the management server computer 130 responds to an input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) instructing transmission of notification information regarding a result of a diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101. Send instructions). In this case, the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the elevator 101 in addition to the notification information transmission instruction.
　診断動作は、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して、当該各部を所定の順序で動作させる信号を出力させ、出力させた信号にしたがって当該各部が正常に動作したか否かを示す信号を制御基板１１０から出力させることによって実現される。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、定期的、すなわち、診断指示を出力してから所定時間が経過した場合（１ヶ月ごとなどの所定期間ごと）に、つぎの診断指示を出力してもよい。 The diagnosis operation is a signal that indicates whether each unit is operated normally in accordance with the output signal by outputting a signal for operating each unit in a predetermined order from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101. Is output from the control board 110. The management server computer 130 may output the next diagnosis instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the diagnosis instruction was output (every predetermined period such as every month).
　また、具体的には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０において受け付けた入力操作に応じて、あるいは定期的に、制御基板１１０において記憶した運行動作の履歴に関する通知情報の送信を指示する指示信号（通知情報の送信指示）を送信してもよい。運行動作の履歴に関する通知情報は、たとえば、起動回数、カゴ１０２の走行距離、カゴ１０２の走行時間、カゴ１０２の昇降動作や扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃの開閉動作に際して動作した各種リレーの動作回数などに関する情報によって実現することができる。 Specifically, for example, the management server computer 130 instructs transmission of notification information related to the history of operation operations stored in the control board 110 in accordance with an input operation received in the management server computer 130 or periodically. An instruction signal (notification information transmission instruction) may be transmitted. The notification information related to the history of the operation operation includes, for example, information related to the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is moved up and down, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Can be realized.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号を受信した場合に、受信した指示信号に基づいて上記の運行指令信号を生成し、生成した運行指令信号を制御基板１１０に対して出力する。また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号に基づく運行指令信号を制御基板１１０に対して出力した結果、当該制御基板１１０から出力された信号（制御用の信号など）を取得した場合に、当該信号に基づいて応答情報を生成し、生成した応答情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に出力する。 When the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates the operation command signal based on the received instruction signal, and uses the generated operation command signal as the control board 110. Output for. In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, outputs a signal (control signal) output from the control board 110. When a signal or the like is acquired, response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.
　管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に対して送信した各種の指示信号に応じて当該遠隔監視支援装置１２０から送信された応答情報に基づいて、報告書情報を生成する。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、診断指示および通知情報の送信指示を送信した結果、遠隔監視支援装置１２０から受信した通知情報に基づいて、報告書情報を生成する。この場合、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の走行距離や起動回数に関する情報を含む報告書情報を生成する。 The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of, for example, transmitting a diagnosis instruction and a notification information transmission instruction. In this case, the management server computer 130 generates report information including information on the travel distance and the number of activations of the elevator 101, for example.
　また、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、生成した報告書情報に基づいて、報告書（図示を省略する）を発行する機能を備えている。報告書は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１に診断動作をおこなわせるごと、すなわち、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に対して送信した診断動作の実行を指示する指示信号（診断指示）に応じた応答情報を受信するごとに発行することができる。 In addition, the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information. The report, for example, every time when the elevator 101 performs a diagnostic operation, that is, every time response information corresponding to an instruction signal (diagnostic instruction) that instructs execution of the diagnostic operation transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120 is received. Can be issued.
　具体的には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、生成した報告書情報に基づいて、当該報告書情報を紙などの記録媒体に印刷するための印刷情報を生成し、生成した印刷情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に接続された操作用の端末装置１３１に出力する。操作用の端末装置１３１は、印刷情報を受け付けた場合、当該操作用の端末装置１３１に接続されたプリンタを駆動制御することによって報告書を発行させることができる。 Specifically, the management server computer 130 generates, for example, print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information. The data is output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130. When receiving the print information, the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by controlling the drive of the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.
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　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視システム１００の機能的構成について説明する。図１４は、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視システム１００を構成する遠隔監視支援装置１２０の機能的構成を示すブロック図である。 (Functional configuration of remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
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　図１４において、この発明にかかる実施の形態４のエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の各機能は、受信部３０１と、記憶部３０２と、生成部３０３と、出力部３０４と、取得部３０５と、判断部３０６と、送信部３０７と、によって実現される。この発明にかかる実施の形態のエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える受信部３０１、記憶部３０２、生成部３０３、出力部３０４、取得部３０５、判断部３０６、送信部３０７の各機能は、遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える各部によって実現することができる。 (Functional configuration of remote monitoring support device 120)
In FIG. 14, each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a reception unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generation unit 303, an output unit 304, and an acquisition unit 305. The determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307 are realized. The functions of the reception unit 301, storage unit 302, generation unit 303, output unit 304, acquisition unit 305, determination unit 306, and transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. This can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support device 120.
　受信部３０１は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号を受信する。受信部３０１は、たとえば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信する。記憶部３０２は、受信部３０１が診断指示を受信した場合、当該診断指示を受信した日時に関する情報を記憶する。これにより、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０との間で通信をおこなうことなく、定期的にエレベーター１０１の動作を監視することができる。 The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. For example, the reception unit 301 receives a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives a diagnosis instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnosis instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
　生成部３０３は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に、エレベーター１０１に上記の診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。生成部３０３は、中継基板２０１により制御基板１１０が解析可能な形式に変換した運行指令信号を生成する。生成部３０３は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に、エレベーター１０１が備える各部を、所定の順序で動作させる信号を出力させる指示を含む運行指令信号を生成する。 The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnosis operation when the reception unit 301 receives a transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201. When the receiving unit 301 receives a transmission instruction, the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction for outputting a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.
　具体的には、生成部３０３は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーター、昇降中のカゴ１０２を停止させるブレーキ、乗り場１０５およびカゴ１０２の扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉するモーターなどを制御基板１１０によって駆動制御させる運行指令信号を生成する。 Specifically, the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 being raised and lowered, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. An operation command signal to be driven and controlled by 110 is generated.
　出力部３０４は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に、制御基板１１０に対して、エレベーター１０１に上記の診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を出力する。この実施の形態において、出力部３０４は、制御基板１１０に対して、生成部３０３が生成した運行指令信号を出力する。 When the receiving unit 301 receives a transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation to the control board 110. In this embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.
　出力部３０４は、たとえば、作業員が現地においておこなう点検作業に際して用いる保守診断用端末を接続する保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して、運行指令信号を出力する。出力部３０４が出力する運行指令信号は、中継基板２０１により制御基板１１０が解析可能な形式に変換されているため、保守診断用端末から診断動作をおこなわせる信号を直接入力した場合と同様に、制御基板１１０に診断動作をおこなわせることができる。 The output unit 304, for example, outputs an operation command signal via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a connected to a maintenance / diagnosis terminal used in an inspection operation performed by a worker in the field. Since the operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, as in the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, A diagnostic operation can be performed on the control board 110.
　出力部３０４は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に限らず、制御基板１１０に対する運行指令信号を出力してから所定時間が経過した場合に、つぎの診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力してもよい。具体的には、出力部３０４は、たとえば、記憶部３０２が記憶する日時に関する情報に基づいて、診断動作の実行指示を出力してから１ヶ月が経過した場合に、つぎの診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力する。 The output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and the operation command signal for executing the next diagnosis operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation command signal is output to the control board 110. The output may be output via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a. Specifically, for example, the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has passed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation was output based on the date and time information stored in the storage unit 302. The operation command signal is output via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
　これにより、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０との間で通信をおこなうことなく、制御基板１１０に対して、診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を定期的に出力することができる。そして、これによって通信にかかる負担を軽減しつつ、定期的にエレベーター１０１に対して診断動作をおこなわせることができる。 Thus, an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. Thus, the diagnosis operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the burden on communication.
　取得部３０５は、制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部へ出力された信号を取得する。取得部３０５は、たとえば、出力部３０４が出力した、診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号に応じて制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号を取得する。 The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. For example, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with an operation command signal that is output from the output unit 304 and that executes a diagnostic operation.
　また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して入出力された信号を取得する。具体的には、取得部３０５は、たとえば、基板１２３をおよび配線２００を介して、制御基板１１０から各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して入力された信号や、各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから制御基板１１０に対して出力された信号を取得する。 Further, the acquisition unit 305 acquires signals input / output from / to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor, for example. Specifically, the acquisition unit 305, for example, a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor via the board 123 and the wiring 200, or the landing 105 of each floor. A signal output from the operation panel 105b to the control board 110 is acquired.
　より具体的には、取得部３０５は、たとえば、各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂにおいて所定の入力操作を受け付けた場合に、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから制御基板１１０に対して出力される階床信号を取得する。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された階床信号に応じて、制御基板１１０から乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して出力された制御用の信号を取得してもよい。 More specifically, the acquisition unit 305, for example, a floor output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor. Get the floor signal. Further, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 according to the floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example. Also good.
　このように、取得部３０５は、制御基板１１０から各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して出力された信号（下り信号）と、当該各階床の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから制御基板１１０に対して出力された信号（上り信号）と、の双方向の信号を取得する。取得部３０５が上り信号を取得する位置と、取得部３０５が下り信号を取得する位置と、は同一位置であってもよく、異なる位置であってもよい。 In this way, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the signal (down signal) output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the control board 110 from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor. On the other hand, a bidirectional signal is obtained with respect to the output signal (upstream signal). The position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the upstream signal and the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downstream signal may be the same position or different positions.
　また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、所定震度以上の地震が発生したことを検知したことによってエレベーター１０１の運転モードが通常時の運転モードから地震発生時用の運転モードに切り替わった場合などに、制御基板１１０から乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して出力された発報用の信号を取得してもよい。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対して制御用の信号を出力したにもかかわらず、カゴ１０２の位置を示す階床信号が切り替わらない場合など、エレベーター１０１において障害が発生した場合に、当該障害の発生を外部に通知するため制御基板１１０から乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して出力された発報用の信号を取得してもよい。これらの発報用の信号は、たとえば、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して取得することができる。 In addition, the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred. You may acquire the signal for a warning output with respect to the operating panel 105b of the boarding place 105 from the board | substrate 110. FIG. Further, the acquisition unit 305, for example, when the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched although the control signal is output to the motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down. In the case where a failure occurs, a notification signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 may be acquired in order to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside. These notification signals can be acquired, for example, via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
　上記の生成部３０３は、取得部３０５が取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成する。生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１が正常に動作している状態であることを示す通知情報を生成する。また、生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された階床信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２が現在位置する階床を示す通知情報を生成する。また、生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された発報用の信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことやエレベーター１０１における障害の発生を示す通知情報を生成する。 The generation unit 303 generates notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally, based on a control signal output from the control board 110. Moreover, the production | generation part 303 produces | generates the notification information which shows the floor where the cage | basket 102 of the elevator 101 is presently located based on the floor signal output from the control board 110, for example. Moreover, the production | generation part 303 produces | generates the notification information which shows that the present driving mode of the elevator 101 switched or the generation | occurrence | production of the failure in the elevator 101 based on the signal for notification output from the control board 110, for example. .
　生成部３０３は、取得部３０５が信号を取得するごとに通知情報を生成する。あるいは、生成部３０３は、たとえば、取得部３０５が特定の信号を取得した場合に、通知情報を生成してもよい。具体的には、生成部３０３は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことを示す発報用の信号を取得部３０５が取得した場合に、通知情報を生成するようにしてもよい。 The generation unit 303 generates notification information every time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Or the production | generation part 303 may produce | generate notification information, for example, when the acquisition part 305 acquires a specific signal. Specifically, for example, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a notification signal indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. .
　送信部３０７は、生成部３０３が生成した通知情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。送信部３０７は、生成部３０３が通知情報を生成するごとに、当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。あるいは、送信部３０７は、たとえば、生成部３０３が特定の通知情報を生成した場合に、当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。具体的には、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことを示す発報用の信号に基づく通知情報を生成部３０３が生成した場合に、送信部３０７によって当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。 The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates specific notification information, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130. Specifically, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for notification indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. You may transmit to 130.
　この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、さらに、取得部３０５が取得する信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを、判断部３０６によって判断し、通常動作状態ではない場合に、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成し、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。これによって、オペレーターは、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないことを迅速に把握することができ、必要に応じて点検作業員を手配するなど、エレベーター１０１を良好な状態に維持する対応を迅速におこなうことができる。これにより、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 In the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the determination unit 306 further determines whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. However, when not in the normal operation state, notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. As a result, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
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　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の処理手順について説明する。図１５および図１６は、この発明にかかる実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の処理手順を示すフローチャートである。図１５のフローチャートにおいて、まず、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して入出力された信号を取得するまで待機する。ステップＳ１５０１においては、制御基板１１０から乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して入力された信号を取得する、あるいは、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから制御基板１１０に対して出力された信号を取得するまで待機する。 (Processing procedure of remote monitoring support device 120)
Next, a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. 15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 15, first, the process waits until a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105 b of the landing 105 is acquired. In step S1501, the process waits until a signal input from control board 110 to operation panel 105b of platform 105 is obtained or a signal output from control board 105b of platform 105 to control board 110 is acquired. To do.
　ステップＳ１５０１において、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して入出力された信号を取得した場合（ステップＳ１５０１：Ｙｅｓ）、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された信号を最後に取得してから所定時間が経過したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ１５０２）。ステップＳ１５０２においては、たとえば、カゴ１０２が停止していると判断できる程度の時間を所定時間とし、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された信号を最後に取得してから当該所定時間が経過したか否かを判断する。具体的には、たとえば、扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃの開閉に要する時間を所定時間とすることができる。 In step S1501, when a signal input / output to / from operation panel 105b of platform 105 is acquired (step S1501: Yes), a predetermined time has elapsed since the last output of the signal output from operation panel 105b of platform 105. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (step S1502). In step S1502, for example, a time that can be determined that the car 102 is stopped is set as a predetermined time, and whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 was last acquired. Judge whether or not. Specifically, for example, the time required to open and close the doors 105a and 102c can be set to a predetermined time.
　ステップＳ１５０２において、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された信号を最後に取得してから所定時間が経過していない場合（ステップＳ１５０２：Ｎｏ）、ステップＳ１５０１へ戻り、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された信号を取得したか否かを判断する。一方、ステップＳ１５０２において、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された信号を最後に取得してから所定時間が経過した場合（ステップＳ１５０２：Ｙｅｓ）、ステップＳ１５０２：Ｙｅｓにおいて所定時間が経過するまでに取得した、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された信号に基づいて通知情報を生成する（ステップＳ１５０３）。これにより、階床が連続して変化している場合、すなわち、複数階床を移動している場合はカゴ１０２が停止するまでの間は通知情報が生成されず、カゴ１０２が停止した場合に通知情報を生成することができる。 In step S1502, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 was last acquired (step S1502: No), the process returns to step S1501 and is output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. It is determined whether the acquired signal is acquired. On the other hand, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 was last acquired in step S1502 (step S1502: Yes), it is acquired until the predetermined time elapses in step S1502: Yes. The notification information is generated based on the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 (step S1503). As a result, when the floor is continuously changing, that is, when the floor is moving, if notification information is not generated until the car 102 stops, and the car 102 stops. Notification information can be generated.
　その後、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に対して、ステップＳ１５０３において生成した通知情報を送信して（ステップＳ１５０４）、一連の処理を終了する。ステップＳ１５０４においては、ステップＳ１５０３において生成した通知情報を、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４から、インターネットなどのネットワーク１６０を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信する。 Thereafter, the notification information generated in step S1503 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1504), and the series of processing ends. In step S1504, the notification information generated in step S1503 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
　一方、ステップＳ１５０１において、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された信号を取得していない場合（ステップＳ１５０１：Ｎｏ）、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力された発報用の信号を取得したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ１５０５）。ステップＳ１５０５において、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力された発報用の信号を取得していない場合（ステップＳ１５０５：Ｎｏ）、ステップＳ１５０１へ戻る。ステップＳ１５０５において、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力された発報用の信号を取得した場合（ステップＳ１５０５：Ｙｅｓ）、ステップＳ１５０３へ移行する。 On the other hand, if the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 is not acquired in step S1501 (step S1501: No), the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired. Whether or not (step S1505). In step S1505, if the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a has not been acquired (step S1505: No), the process returns to step S1501. In step S1505, when the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired (step S1505: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1503.
　図１６のフローチャートにおいて、まず、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ１６０１）。ステップＳ１６０１において、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信した場合（ステップＳ１６０１：Ｙｅｓ）、受信した送信指示に基づいて、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する（ステップＳ１６０２）。 In the flowchart of FIG. 16, it is first determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S1601). In step S1601, when the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S1601: Yes), an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S1602).
　そして、制御基板１１０に対して、ステップＳ１６０２において生成した運行指令信号を出力して（ステップＳ１６０３）、ステップＳ１６０４へ移行する。ステップＳ１６０３においては、たとえば、保守診断用端末を接続するために制御基板１１０に設けられている接続端子１２１ａを介して、ステップＳ１６０２において生成した運行指令信号を出力する。 Then, the operation command signal generated in step S1602 is output to the control board 110 (step S1603), and the process proceeds to step S1604. In step S1603, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S1602 is output via the connection terminal 121a provided on the control board 110 in order to connect the maintenance diagnosis terminal.
　その後、ステップＳ１６０４においては、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して入出力された信号を取得するまで待機する（ステップＳ１６０４：Ｎｏ）。ステップＳ１６０４においては、たとえば、ステップＳ１６０３において出力した運行指令信号に応じて制御基板１１０から乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して出力された制御用の信号（乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して入力された信号）、あるいは、当該制御用の信号にしたがってエレベーター１０１が備える各部が動作した結果、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された信号を取得するまで待機する。 Thereafter, in step S1604, the process waits until an input / output signal is obtained for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 (step S1604: No). In step S1604, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 according to the operation command signal output in step S1603 (input to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105). Or a signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 as a result of the operation of each part of the elevator 101 according to the control signal.
　ステップＳ１６０４において、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して入出力された信号を取得した場合（ステップＳ１６０４：Ｙｅｓ）、取得した制御用の信号に基づいて通知情報を生成する（ステップＳ１６０５）。ステップＳ１６０５においては、たとえば、ステップＳ１６０３において出力した運行指令信号に応じて、制御基板１１０から、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に出力された制御用の信号に基づいて、制御基板１１０がエレベーター１０１が備える各部を運行指令信号が指示する通りに制御したか否かを通知する通知情報を生成する。 In step S1604, when a signal input / output to / from operation panel 105b of hall 105 is acquired (step S1604: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired control signal (step S1605). In step S1605, for example, each part provided in the elevator 101 on the control board 110 based on a control signal output from the control board 110 to each part provided in the elevator 101 according to the operation command signal output in step S1603. Notification information for notifying whether or not the vehicle is controlled as indicated by the operation command signal is generated.
　そして、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に対して、ステップＳ１６０５において生成した通知情報を送信して（ステップＳ１６０６）、一連の処理を終了する。ステップＳ１６０６においては、ステップＳ１６０５において生成した通知情報を、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４から、インターネットなどのネットワーク１６０を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信する。 Then, the notification information generated in step S1605 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1606), and the series of processing ends. In step S1606, the notification information generated in step S1605 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
　一方、ステップＳ１６０１において、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信していない場合（ステップＳ１６０１：Ｎｏ）、制御基板１１０に対して、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を送信してから所定時間が経過したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ１６０７）。ステップＳ１６０７において、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を送信してから所定時間が経過していない場合（ステップＳ１６０７：Ｎｏ）、ステップＳ１６０１に戻り、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信したか否かを判断する。 On the other hand, if the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received in step S1601 (step S1601: No), the operation for causing the control board 110 to execute a diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 last time is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the command signal was transmitted (step S1607). In step S1607, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was previously transmitted (step S1607: No), the process returns to step S1601 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction has been received.
　ステップＳ１６０７において、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を送信してから所定時間が経過した場合（ステップＳ１６０７：Ｙｅｓ）、ステップＳ１６０２へ移行し、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。この場合、ステップＳ１６０２においては、たとえば、遠隔監視支援装置１２０においてあらかじめ記憶されている情報に基づいて、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。 In step S1607, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S1607: Yes), the operation proceeds to step S1602, and the operation for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 is performed. Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S1602, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.
　以上説明したように、この実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、エレベーター１０１の動作を制御する制御基板１１０および管理サーバコンピュータ１３０との間でそれぞれ通信をおこなう遠隔監視支援装置１２０であって、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１の各乗り場１０５に設けられた操作盤１０５ｂ（乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ）へ出力された信号、および、当該信号に応じたエレベーター１０１の動作にともなって乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから制御基板１１０へ出力された信号を取得し、取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する通知情報を生成し、生成した通知情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信するようにしたことを特徴としている。 As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment is a remote monitoring support device 120 that performs communication between the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130. The signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b (the operation panel 105b of the landing 105) provided at each landing 105 of the elevator 101, and the operation of the landing 105 in accordance with the operation of the elevator 101 according to the signal. A signal output from the panel 105b to the control board 110 is acquired, notification information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is generated based on the acquired signal, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. It is characterized by.
　この実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、制御基板１１０から乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂへ出力された信号、および、当該制御用の信号に応じたエレベーター１０１の動作にともなって乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから制御基板１１０へ出力された信号に基づく通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信することにより、遠隔地に設置された外部装置との通信機能を備えた制御基板１１０に限らず、当該通信機能を備えていない制御基板１１０を備えたエレベーター１０１であっても遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fourth embodiment, the hall 105 is accompanied by the signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 and the operation of the elevator 101 according to the control signal. By transmitting notification information based on a signal output from the operation panel 105b to the control board 110 to the management server computer 130, the control board 110 is not limited to the control board 110 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place. Even the elevator 101 including the control board 110 that does not have the communication function can be remotely monitored.
　これによって、エレベーター１０１自体の通信機能の有無にかかわらずエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is ensured, and the safety of the user is reduced. The elevator 101 can be used in mind.
　また、この実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力される信号を、制御基板１１０を介することなく直接、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に伝達することができる。これによって、制御基板１１０やその他の中継装置などを設ける場合と比較して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信する通知情報の信頼性の向上を図ることができる。また、これにより、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の一層の向上を図り、利用者の一層の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 Further, according to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fourth embodiment, a signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 can be directly transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120 without passing through the control board 110. . Thereby, the reliability of the notification information transmitted to the management server computer 130 can be improved as compared with the case where the control board 110 and other relay devices are provided. In addition, this makes it possible to further improve the reliability of the elevator 101, to ensure the safety of the user, and to allow the user to use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
　また、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ（信号線１１１）から制御基板１１０を介することなく直接、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に伝達することにより、制御基板１１０を介してエレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を取得する場合と比較して、制御基板１１０にかかる処理負担の軽減を図ることができる。 In addition, when information related to the state of the elevator 101 is acquired via the control board 110 by directly transmitting to the remote monitoring support device 120 without passing through the control board 110 from the operation panel 105b (signal line 111) of the landing 105. In comparison with the control board 110, the processing load on the control board 110 can be reduced.
　また、この実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された、通知情報の送信を指示する診断指示を受信した場合に、制御基板１１０に対して、エレベーター１０１の動作状態を診断する診断動作の実行指示を出力し、出力した診断動作の実行指示に応じて制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号のうち乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂへ出力された信号、および、当該制御用の信号に応じて乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから制御基板１１０へ出力された信号を取得することを特徴としている。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment operates the elevator 101 with respect to the control board 110 when receiving a diagnosis instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 and instructing transmission of notification information. A diagnostic operation execution instruction for diagnosing the state is output, and the control panel 105b of the landing 105 among the control signals output from the control board 110 to each part of the elevator 101 according to the output diagnostic operation execution instruction. And a signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to the control board 110 in accordance with the control signal and the control signal.
　この実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０からの指示に応じて制御基板１１０に実行させた診断動作に際して、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号のうち乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂへ出力された信号、および、当該制御用の信号に応じて乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから制御基板１１０へ出力された信号に基づく通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信することにより、エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fourth embodiment, the diagnostic operation performed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130 is output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101. The control information is managed based on the signal output to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 and the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to the control board 110 according to the control signal. By transmitting to the server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored.
　これによって、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０側で設定した任意のタイミングでエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved and the safety of the user can be ensured. The elevator 101 can be used with peace of mind.
　また、この実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０に対する診断動作の実行指示を出力する可搬性の端末装置を接続可能な保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して、制御基板１１０に対して、診断動作の実行指示を出力することを特徴としている。 In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment is connected to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to which a portable terminal device that outputs a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110 can be connected. On the other hand, a diagnostic operation execution instruction is output.
　この実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、エレベーター１０１が設置されている現場において従来用いられている保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して、診断動作の実行指示を出力することによって、制御基板１１０に診断動作の実行指示を入力するための機構をあらたに設けることなく、容易に制御基板１１０に診断動作を実行させることができる。これによって、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fourth embodiment, by outputting a diagnosis operation execution instruction via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a conventionally used at the site where the elevator 101 is installed, Without newly providing a mechanism for inputting a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110, the control board 110 can easily execute the diagnostic operation. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
　また、この実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、診断動作の実行指示を出力してから所定時間が経過した場合に、つぎの診断動作の実行指示を出力することを特徴としている。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment is characterized in that when a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation is output, the execution instruction of the next diagnostic operation is output.
　この実施の形態４の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０による診断指示の送信の有無にかかわらず、所定時間ごとにエレベーター１０１の状態を把握することができる。これにより、エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視にかかる管理サーバコンピュータ１３０における処理負担の軽減を図りつつ、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図ることができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fourth embodiment, the state of the elevator 101 can be grasped every predetermined time regardless of whether the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic instruction. As a result, it is possible to improve the reliability of the elevator 101 while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.
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　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態５のエレベーターの遠隔監視システムについて説明する。実施の形態５においては、上述した実施の形態１～４と同一部分は同一符号で示し、説明を省略する。 <Embodiment 5>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fifth embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to fourth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
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　まず、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置を備える、エレベーターの遠隔監視システムのシステム構成について説明する。図１７は、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視システムのシステム構成を示す説明図である。 (System configuration of remote monitoring system)
First, a system configuration of an elevator remote monitoring system including the remote monitoring support device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
　図１７において、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視システム１００は、たとえば、制御基板（制御装置）１１０と、遠隔監視支援装置１２０と、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０と、電話機１４０と、によって構成することができる。遠隔監視システム１００は、エレベーター１０１の動作を、当該エレベーター１０１の遠隔地に設置された管理サーバコンピュータ１３０を用いて監視する。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、遠隔監視支援装置１２０を介して、エレベーター１０１の動作を監視する。 17, the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is configured by, for example, a control board (control device) 110, a remote monitoring support device 120, a management server computer 130, and a telephone 140. be able to. The remote monitoring system 100 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 using a management server computer 130 installed at a remote location of the elevator 101. The management server computer 130 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 via the remote monitoring support device 120.
　管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、監視対象となるエレベーター１０１が設置されている場所とは異なる、当該エレベーター１０１が設置されている場所から離れた遠隔地に設置されている。具体的には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の保守管理を担う保守管理会社１５０などに設置することができる。 The management server computer 130 is installed in a remote place away from the place where the elevator 101 is installed, which is different from the place where the elevator 101 to be monitored is installed. Specifically, the management server computer 130 can be installed, for example, in a maintenance management company 150 that performs maintenance management of the elevator 101.
　電話機１４０は、たとえば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０が設置された保守管理会社１５０に設置される。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０および電話機１４０を保守管理会社１５０に設置することにより、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２の中にいる者と保守管理会社１５０のオペレーターとが直接通話することができる。 The telephone 140 is installed in, for example, the maintenance management company 150 in which the management server computer 130 is installed. By installing the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140 in the maintenance management company 150, a person in the car 102 of the elevator 101 and an operator of the maintenance management company 150 can talk directly.
　エレベーター１０１は、複数階建てのビル内などに設置され、人や物品を搭載するカゴ（乗りかご）１０２を備えている。カゴ１０２は、１台のエレベーター１０１に１つずつ設けられている。カゴ１０２は、建物における各階床を、鉛直方向に沿って貫通する昇降路（図示を省略する）内に設けられている。エレベーター１０１は、たとえば、ロープ式（トラクション式）のエレベーターによって実現することができる。 The elevator 101 is installed in a multi-storey building or the like, and includes a basket (car) 102 on which people and articles are mounted. One basket 102 is provided for each elevator 101. The basket 102 is provided in a hoistway (not shown) penetrating each floor in the building along the vertical direction. The elevator 101 can be realized by, for example, a rope type (traction type) elevator.
　この発明にかかる実施の形態の遠隔監視システム１００により監視可能なエレベーター１０１は、ロープ式のエレベーターに限るものではない。この発明にかかる実施の形態の遠隔監視システムにおいては、ロープ式のエレベーター１０１に代えて、あるいは、ロープ式のエレベーターに加えて、たとえば、油圧式のエレベーター１０１が監視対象であってもよい。 The elevator 101 that can be monitored by the remote monitoring system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to a rope type elevator. In the remote monitoring system according to the embodiment of the present invention, for example, a hydraulic elevator 101 may be monitored instead of the rope type elevator 101 or in addition to the rope type elevator.
　カゴ１０２には、行先階ボタンや扉開閉ボタンなどを含む操作ボタン、カゴ１０２が位置する階床などを表示する表示器などを備えた操作盤１０２ａ（以下、適宜「カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ」という）が設けられている。行先階ボタンや扉開閉ボタンなどを含む操作ボタンは、当該操作ボタンにおいて受け付けた入力操作に応じた信号を出力する。表示器は、たとえば、カゴ１０２が位置する階床などを表示する公知の各種の表示装置によって実現することができる。 The basket 102 includes an operation panel 102a including operation buttons including a destination floor button and a door opening / closing button, a display for displaying the floor where the basket 102 is located, and the like (hereinafter, referred to as “operation panel 102a of the basket 102” as appropriate). Called). Operation buttons including a destination floor button, a door opening / closing button, and the like output a signal corresponding to an input operation accepted by the operation button. The display can be realized by various known display devices that display, for example, the floor where the basket 102 is located.
　カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａは、操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板を備えており、当該操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板を介して制御基板１１０に接続されている。カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板は、具体的には、たとえば、操作ボタンにおいて受け付けた入力操作に応じた信号を制御基板１１０に出力する操作用の基板と、表示器を制御する表示用の基板と、によって構成することができる。この場合、制御基板１１０は、操作用の基板から出力された信号を受け付ける。また、この場合、制御基板１１０は、表示用の基板に対して、カゴ１０２が位置する階床を示す信号を出力する。 The operation panel 102a of the basket 102 includes a control board for the operation panel 102a, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 102a. Specifically, the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is, for example, an operation board for outputting a signal corresponding to an input operation received by an operation button to the control board 110, and a display board for controlling the display. And the substrate. In this case, the control board 110 receives a signal output from the operation board. In this case, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating the floor on which the car 102 is located to the display board.
　あるいは、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板は、操作用の基板と表示用の基板とによって構成されるものに限らず、操作用の基板のみによって実現されるものであってもよい。また、あるいは、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板は、操作用の基板と表示用の基板とによって構成されるものに限らず、表示用の基板のみによって実現されるものであってもよい。 Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is not limited to the one constituted by the operation board and the display board, but may be realized only by the operation board. Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is not limited to being configured by the operation board and the display board, but may be realized only by the display board. .
　あるいは、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａは、操作ボタンや表示器を含まず、操作用の基板や表示用の基板のみによって実現されるものであってもよい。また、あるいは、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａは、操作ボタンおよび操作用の基板や表示器を含まず、表示用の基板のみによって実現されるものであってもよい。また、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａは、操作ボタンや表示器および表示用の基板を含まず、操作用の基板のみによって実現されるものであってもよい。 Alternatively, the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized by only an operation board or a display board without including an operation button or a display. Alternatively, the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized by only a display substrate without including an operation button, an operation substrate, and a display. Further, the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized by only the operation board without including the operation buttons, the display, and the display board.
　また、カゴ１０２には、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂが設けられている。インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、呼出ボタンとマイクとスピーカーとを備えている（いずれも図示を省略する）。インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に接続されている。 Also, the car 102 is provided with an interphone terminal device 102b. The interphone terminal device 102b includes a call button, a microphone, and a speaker (all not shown). The interphone terminal device 102 b is connected to the remote monitoring support device 120.
　昇降路には、カゴ１０２の昇降動作にかかわる駆動機構１０４が設けられている。駆動機構１０４は、たとえば、昇降路における上部に設けることができる。駆動機構１０４は、巻上機、滑車、ロープ１０４ａ、カウンタウエイト１０４ｂなどによって構成されている。駆動機構１０４は、さらに、電磁ブレーキや調速機などを備えている（いずれも図示を省略する）。駆動機構１０４は、公知の技術を用いて容易に実現可能であるため説明を省略する。駆動機構１０４は、昇降路における上部に設けられるものに限らない。駆動機構１０４は、たとえば、油圧式のエレベーター１０１の場合は、昇降路における底部（ピット）に設けられていてもよい。 In the hoistway, a drive mechanism 104 related to the raising / lowering operation of the basket 102 is provided. The drive mechanism 104 can be provided in the upper part in a hoistway, for example. The drive mechanism 104 includes a hoisting machine, a pulley, a rope 104a, a counterweight 104b, and the like. The drive mechanism 104 further includes an electromagnetic brake, a speed governor, and the like (all are not shown). Since the drive mechanism 104 can be easily realized by using a known technique, the description thereof is omitted. The drive mechanism 104 is not restricted to what is provided in the upper part in a hoistway. For example, in the case of the hydraulic elevator 101, the drive mechanism 104 may be provided at the bottom (pit) in the hoistway.
　カゴ１０２はロープ１０４ａの一端に連結され、カウンタウエイト１０４ｂはロープ１０４ａの他端に連結されている。ロープ式のエレベーター１０１においては、両端にカゴ１０２およびカウンタウエイト１０４ｂが連結されたロープ１０４ａをつるべ式に滑車および巻上機にかけた状態で当該巻上機を駆動し、ロープ１０４ａと滑車との間の摩擦力（トラクション）を利用してカゴ１０２を昇降させる。昇降路には、カゴ１０２の昇降位置をガイドするガイドレール（図示を省略する）が設けられている。 The basket 102 is connected to one end of the rope 104a, and the counterweight 104b is connected to the other end of the rope 104a. In the rope-type elevator 101, the hoisting machine is driven in a state where the rope 104a having the cage 102 and the counterweight 104b connected to both ends is hooked on the pulley and the hoisting machine, and between the rope 104a and the pulley. The cage 102 is moved up and down using the frictional force (traction). The hoistway is provided with a guide rail (not shown) for guiding the raising / lowering position of the basket 102.
　昇降路における各階床に対応した位置（乗り場）１０５およびカゴ１０２には、それぞれ扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃが設けられている。カゴ１０２には、当該カゴ１０２に設けられた扉１０２ｃおよび乗り場１０５に設けられた扉１０５ａを開閉させるモーター（図示を省略する）が設けられている。扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉させるモーターは、制御基板１１０に接続されている。 Doors 105a and 102c are provided at positions (depots) 105 and the cage 102 corresponding to each floor in the hoistway, respectively. The car 102 is provided with a motor (not shown) that opens and closes the door 102 c provided on the car 102 and the door 105 a provided on the landing 105. Motors that open and close the doors 105 a and 102 c are connected to the control board 110.
　乗り場１０５に設けられた扉１０５ａは、インターロックなどと称される装置で施錠されている。エレベーター１０１が停止階に到着した状態でモーターを駆動すると、カゴ１０２に設けられた扉１０２ｃの駆動機構部分とインターロックとがかみ合ってインターロックによる施錠が解放され、カゴ１０２に設けられた扉１０２ｃおよび乗り場１０５に設けられた扉１０５ａが連動して開閉する。 The door 105a provided at the landing 105 is locked by a device called an interlock or the like. When the motor is driven in a state where the elevator 101 has arrived at the stop floor, the drive mechanism portion of the door 102c provided in the cage 102 and the interlock are engaged, and the locking by the interlock is released, and the door 102c provided in the cage 102 is released. And the door 105a provided in the landing 105 opens and closes in conjunction.
　エレベーター１０１は、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａの開閉を検出する扉開閉センサ（図示を省略する）を備えている。扉開閉センサは、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａが開状態にあるか閉状態にあるかに応じて出力が変化する。扉開閉センサは、たとえば、マイクロスイッチや光電センサなどによって実現することができる。扉開閉センサは配線を介して制御基板１１０に接続されており、扉開閉センサから出力された信号は当該配線を介して制御基板１１０に入力される。 The elevator 101 includes a door opening / closing sensor (not shown) that detects opening / closing of the doors 102c and 105a. The output of the door open / close sensor changes depending on whether the doors 102c and 105a are open or closed. The door opening / closing sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. The door opening / closing sensor is connected to the control board 110 via wiring, and a signal output from the door opening / closing sensor is input to the control board 110 via the wiring.
　各乗り場１０５には、乗り場呼びボタン（図示を省略する）やカゴ１０２が位置する階床などを表示する表示器などを備えた操作盤１０５ｂ（以下「乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ」という）が、それぞれ設置されている。各乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂは、それぞれ制御基板を備え、当該乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板を介して制御基板１１０に接続されている。 Each platform 105 has an operation panel 105b (hereinafter referred to as "operation panel 105b of the platform 105") provided with a display button for displaying a platform call button (not shown), a floor where the basket 102 is located, and the like. Each is installed. The operation panel 105b of each landing 105 includes a control board, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105.
　乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂは、各乗り場１０５にそれぞれ設けられて、カゴ１０２が位置する階床をＬＥＤを点灯するなどして表示する表示用の基板を含んでもよい。あるいは、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂは、カゴ１０２が位置する階床を表示する表示用の基板は含まず、当該表示用の基板に対してＬＥＤの点灯／消灯を制御する信号を出力する基板のみによって実現されるものであってもよい。 The operation panel 105b of the hall 105 may include a display board that is provided at each hall 105 and displays a floor on which the car 102 is located by turning on an LED or the like. Alternatively, the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 does not include a display board that displays the floor on which the car 102 is located, but only a board that outputs a signal for controlling the turning on / off of the LED to the display board. It may be realized by.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の制御基板１１０を収容する筐体や、昇降路の壁などに取り付けることができる。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、主制御基板１２１と音声通信基板１２２とを備えている。主制御基板１２１は、配線２００などを介して、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａと直接接続されている。 The remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing that houses the control board 110 of the elevator 101, a wall of a hoistway, or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122. The main control board 121 is directly connected to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 via the wiring 200 or the like.
　具体的には、遠隔監視支援装置１２０の主制御基板１２１は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａと制御基板１１０とを接続する信号線１１１に取り付けられて、当該信号線１１１によって伝達される各種の信号を取得する基板１７０１を備え、当該基板１７０１と主制御基板１２１とを配線２００を介して接続することによって、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａと接続することができる。 Specifically, the main control board 121 of the remote monitoring support device 120 is attached to, for example, a signal line 111 that connects the operation panel 102 a of the basket 102 and the control board 110, and is transmitted through the signal line 111. By connecting the board 1701 and the main control board 121 via the wiring 200, it is possible to connect to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102.
　主制御基板１２１は、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された各種の信号を取得する。主制御基板１２１は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の利用者などがカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａにおける操作ボタンに対して入力操作をおこなった場合に、当該入力操作に応じてカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された呼び信号を取得する。 The main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102. For example, when a user of the elevator 101 performs an input operation on an operation button on the operation panel 102a of the car 102, the main control board 121 is output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 according to the input operation. Get a call signal.
　また、主制御基板１２１は、制御基板１１０からカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ（カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板）に出力された各種の信号を取得する。主制御基板１２１は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された呼び信号に応じて、制御基板１１０が、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力した信号のうち、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して出力した階床信号などを取得する。 Also, the main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 (control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102). The main control board 121, for example, in response to the call signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102, the control board 110 outputs to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 out of the signals output to the respective units included in the elevator 101. For example, the floor signal output is acquired.
　また、主制御基板１２１は、制御基板１１０に接続されている。主制御基板１２１には、制御基板１１０に接続される接続端子１２１ａが接続されている。接続端子１２１ａは、たとえば、配線１２１ｂなどを介して主制御基板１２１に接続されたコネクタなどによって実現することができる。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０に設けられて、当該制御基板１１０に診断用の端末装置を接続可能な端子（以下「保守点検用の端子」という）１１０ａに、接続端子１２１ａを接続することによって制御基板１１０に接続されている。接続端子１２１ａと保守点検用の端子１１０ａとは、切り離し可能に接続される。 The main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110. A connection terminal 121 a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the main control board 121. The connection terminal 121a can be realized by, for example, a connector connected to the main control board 121 via the wiring 121b or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110 and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal 110a (hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”) 110a to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected. Thus, the control board 110 is connected. The connection terminal 121a and the maintenance inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.
　保守点検用の端子１１０ａは、たとえば、作業員がエレベーター１０１が設置されている現地においておこなう保守点検作業に際して、当該保守点検作業に用いる診断用の端末装置（保守診断用端末）を接続するために設けられている。保守点検用の端子１１０ａは、遠隔監視を目的として設置されたエレベーター１０１に限らず、また、既設新設あるいは新旧にかかわらず、幅広い種類のエレベーター１０１が一般的に備えている。 The maintenance inspection terminal 110a is used, for example, to connect a diagnostic terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance inspection work when the worker performs the maintenance inspection work at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. Is provided. The terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided regardless of whether the existing equipment is new or old.
　診断用の端末装置は、作業員が携行可能な可搬性を備え、たとえば、作業員がエレベーター１０１が設置されている現地においておこなう保守点検作業に際して用いられる。診断用の端末装置は、保守点検用の端子１１０ａに切り離し可能に接続される端子を備えている。保守点検作業に際して、作業員は、診断用の端末装置が備える端子を制御基板１１０に設けられた保守点検用の端子に接続し、診断用の端末装置に対して所定の入力操作をおこなう。診断用の端末装置は、作業員による入力操作に応じた信号を制御基板１１０に出力する。 The terminal device for diagnosis has portability that can be carried by an operator, and is used, for example, for maintenance inspection work that is performed on the site where the elevator 101 is installed. The diagnostic terminal device includes a terminal that is detachably connected to the maintenance inspection terminal 110a. In the maintenance / inspection work, the worker connects a terminal included in the diagnostic terminal device to a maintenance / inspection terminal provided on the control board 110, and performs a predetermined input operation on the diagnostic terminal device. The diagnostic terminal device outputs a signal corresponding to the input operation by the worker to the control board 110.
　制御基板１１０は、たとえば、保守点検作業に際して、診断用の端末装置から出力された信号が入力されると、入力された信号に応じてエレベーター１０１における各部を動作させ、当該動作結果に関する信号を診断用の端末装置に対して出力する。診断用の端末装置は、制御基板１１０から出力されたエレベーター１０１の動作結果に関する信号に基づいて、作業員による入力操作に応じてエレベーター１０１が正常に動作したかどうかを案内する情報を報知する。 For example, when a signal output from a diagnostic terminal device is input during maintenance / inspection work, the control board 110 operates each unit in the elevator 101 according to the input signal, and diagnoses a signal related to the operation result. Output to the terminal device. Based on the signal regarding the operation result of the elevator 101 output from the control board 110, the diagnostic terminal device reports information for guiding whether or not the elevator 101 has operated normally according to the input operation by the worker.
　また、主制御基板１２１は、インターネットなどのネットワーク１６０を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に接続されている。主制御基板１２１と管理サーバコンピュータ１３０とを電話回線などの公衆音声網１７０ではなくインターネットを介して接続することにより、緊急時に電話回線がパンクすることによってエレベーター１０１の状況把握が遅延することを防止し、迅速な対応をとることができる。 The main control board 121 is connected to the management server computer 130 via a network 160 such as the Internet. By connecting the main control board 121 and the management server computer 130 via the Internet instead of the public voice network 170 such as a telephone line, the situation of the elevator 101 is prevented from being delayed due to the puncture of the telephone line in an emergency. And can respond quickly.
　音声通信基板１２２は、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂおよび公衆音声網１７０に接続されている。音声通信基板１２２は、具体的には、たとえば、ＰＨＳ（Ｐｅｒｓｏｎａｌ　Ｈａｎｄｙ－ｐｈｏｎｅ　Ｓｙｓｔｅｍ）基板によって実現することができる。公衆音声網１７０は、固定電話網（公衆交換電話網）および携帯電話網を含む。公衆音声網１７０は、電話線を収容する加入者線交換機、加入者線交換機を束ねる中継交換機、ほかの事業者の電話網と接続する関門交換機など、図示を省略する複数の交換機によって構成されている。公衆音声網１７０については、公知の技術であるため説明を省略する。 The voice communication board 122 is connected to the interphone terminal device 102b and the public voice network 170. Specifically, the voice communication board 122 can be realized by a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) board, for example. Public voice network 170 includes a fixed telephone network (public switched telephone network) and a mobile telephone network. The public voice network 170 is composed of a plurality of exchanges (not shown) such as a subscriber line exchange that accommodates telephone lines, a relay exchange that bundles the subscriber line exchanges, and a gateway exchange that is connected to the telephone network of another operator. Yes. Since the public voice network 170 is a known technique, the description thereof is omitted.
　上記の主制御基板１２１は、音声通信基板１２２が備えるＰＨＳ基板を用いて通信をおこなってもよい。この場合、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、ＰＨＳ基板を、音声通信に用いるとともにデータ通信にも用いる。エレベーター１０１の設置場所は固定であるため、ＰＨＳを利用した通信をおこなうことにより、通信の品質を確保するとともに通信にかかるコストを抑えることができる。 The main control board 121 may perform communication using a PHS board included in the voice communication board 122. In this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 uses the PHS board for voice communication as well as data communication. Since the installation location of the elevator 101 is fixed, by performing communication using PHS, it is possible to secure the communication quality and to reduce the cost for communication.
　管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、パーソナルコンピュータなどのコンピュータ装置によって実現することができる。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０には、操作用の端末装置１３１が接続されていてもよい。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０と操作用の端末装置１３１とは、同じ場所に設置されていてもよく、異なる場所に設置されていてもよい。操作用の端末装置１３１は、１台であってもよく、複数台であってもよい。操作用の端末装置１３１は、たとえば、キーボードやマウスなどの入力デバイスや、ディスプレイなどを備えたパーソナルコンピュータなどのコンピュータ装置によって実現することができる。また、操作用の端末装置１３１には、エレベーター１０１の状態を記載した報告書などを出力するためのプリンタ（図示を省略する）が接続されていてもよい。 The management server computer 130 can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer, for example. An operation terminal device 131 may be connected to the management server computer 130. The management server computer 130 and the operation terminal device 131 may be installed in the same place or in different places. One or more terminal devices 131 may be used for operation. The operation terminal device 131 can be realized by, for example, a computer device such as an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse, or a personal computer equipped with a display. Further, a printer (not shown) for outputting a report describing the state of the elevator 101 may be connected to the operation terminal device 131.
　保守管理会社１５０には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０および電話機１４０に加えて、ＰＢＸ（Ｐｒｉｖａｔｅ　Ｂｒａｎｃｈ　ｅＸｃｈａｎｇｅ、図２における符号２０５を参照）を設置することができる。電話機１４０は、ＰＢＸを介して公衆音声網１７０に接続されている。遠隔監視システム１００においてはＰＢＸを設けず、電話機１４０を公衆音声網１７０に直接接続してもよい。 In the maintenance management company 150, in addition to the management server computer 130 and the telephone set 140, a PBX (Private Branch exchange, see reference numeral 205 in FIG. 2) can be installed. The telephone 140 is connected to the public voice network 170 via PBX. In the remote monitoring system 100, the telephone 140 may be directly connected to the public voice network 170 without providing the PBX.
（遠隔監視システム１００のハードウエア構成）
　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視システム１００を構成する遠隔監視支援装置１２０のハードウエア構成について説明する。図１８は、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視システム１００を構成する遠隔監視支援装置１２０のハードウエア構成を示す説明図である。 (Hardware configuration of remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
　図１８において、制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１を構成する各部を駆動制御することにより、エレベーター１０１の運行動作を制御する。制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して制御用の信号を出力するとともに、当該各部から出力された信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の運行動作を制御する。 In FIG. 18, the control board 110 controls the operation of the elevator 101 by driving and controlling each part of the elevator 101. The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 and controls the operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each part.
　上述したカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板は、エレベーター１０１の利用者などによる操作ボタンに対する入力操作を受け付けるごとに、当該入力操作に応じた呼び信号を生成し、生成した呼び信号を制御基板１１０に出力する。制御基板１１０は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、駆動機構１０４を駆動制御する制御用の信号を出力することによってエレベーター１０１の運行動作を制御する。 The control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 described above generates a call signal corresponding to the input operation every time an input operation to the operation button by a user of the elevator 101 is received, and the generated call signal is used as the control board. To 110. The control board 110 controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 by, for example, outputting a control signal for controlling the drive mechanism 104 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. To do.
　具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対する制御用の信号を生成し、生成した制御用の信号をカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対して出力する。これにより、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターは、カゴ１０２を上昇あるいは下降させる方向に回転駆動する。カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターは、たとえば、インバーターを用いて制御されており、カゴ１０２を停止させる階床において回転を停止するように制御基板１１０によって駆動制御される。 Specifically, for example, the control board 110 generates a control signal for a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102, and the generated control. For the motor which raises / lowers the car 102. Thereby, the motor which raises / lowers the cage 102 is rotationally driven in a direction to raise or lower the cage 102. The motor that raises and lowers the car 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is driven and controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the car 102 is stopped.
　制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに制御用の信号を出力するごとに、当該制御用の信号にしたがって動作した各モーターの回転数を取得する。各モーターの回転数は、たとえば、エンコーダなどを用いて取得することができる。これにより、制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対して出力した制御用の信号にしたがって、当該モーターが正常に動作したか否かを判断することができる。 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down, the control board 110 acquires the number of rotations of each motor operated according to the control signal. The number of rotations of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor has operated normally in accordance with a control signal output to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down.
　また、具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、カゴ１０２を所定の階床において停止させるようにブレーキを動作させる制御用の信号を生成し、生成した制御用の信号をブレーキに対して出力する。ブレーキは、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号にしたがって、カゴ１０２の昇降動作を停止させ、当該カゴ１０２を所定の階床において停止させるように動作する。これにより、カゴ１０２を所定の階床において停止させることができる。 Specifically, the control board 110 operates the brake so as to stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor, for example, based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. A control signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the brake. The brake operates in accordance with a control signal output from the control board 110 to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 and to stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped on a predetermined floor.
　制御基板１１０は、ブレーキに対して制御用の信号を出力するごとに、ブレーキの動作に応じて出力が変化するブレーキセンサからの出力信号を取得する。ブレーキセンサは、たとえば、マイクロスイッチや光電センサなどによって実現することができる。これにより、制御基板１１０は、ブレーキに対して出力した制御用の信号にしたがって、当該ブレーキが正常に動作したか否かを判断することができる。 Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the brake, the control board 110 acquires an output signal from the brake sensor whose output changes according to the operation of the brake. The brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. Thereby, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake has operated normally according to the control signal output to the brake.
　また、具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板から出力された呼び信号に基づいて、ブレーキによってカゴ１０２を停止させた階床において扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させる制御用の信号を生成し、生成した制御用の信号をカゴ１０２の扉１０２ｃや乗り場１０５の扉１０５ａを開閉させるモーターに対して出力する。これにより、カゴ１０２が停止した階床において、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させることができる。上記のように、扉１０５ａを開閉させるモーターは、インターロックなどと称される装置で施錠されているため、扉１０５ａが完全に閉まっていない場合は動作しない。 Specifically, for example, the control board 110 sets the doors 102c and 105a on the floor where the car 102 is stopped by a brake based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. A control signal for opening and closing is generated, and the generated control signal is output to a motor for opening and closing the door 102c of the car 102 and the door 105a of the landing 105. Thereby, the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped. As described above, since the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock or the like, the motor does not operate when the door 105a is not completely closed.
　制御基板１１０は、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させるモーターに制御用の信号を出力するごとに、扉開閉センサからの出力信号を取得する。これにより、制御基板１１０は、該当する扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させるモーターに対して出力した制御用の信号にしたがって、当該扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａが正常に動作したか否かを判断することができる。 The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor each time a control signal is output to the motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are operating normally according to a control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.
　また、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板に対して、カゴ１０２が位置する階床を示す階床信号を含む制御用の信号を出力する。カゴ１０２が位置する階床は、たとえば、昇降路中において階床ごとに設けられたセンサ（図示を省略する）からの出力信号に基づいて特定することができる。カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板は、階床信号を含む制御用の信号を受け付けると、受け付けた制御用の信号に基づいて表示器を制御して、カゴ１０２が位置する階床や移動方向（上昇中か下降中か）などを表示する。 Further, for example, the control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal indicating the floor on which the car 102 is located to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. The floor on which the car 102 is located can be specified based on, for example, an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway. When the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 receives a control signal including a floor signal, the control board is controlled based on the received control signal, and the floor and the moving direction in which the basket 102 is located. (Whether it is going up or down).
　制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板に対して、たとえば、カゴ１０２の位置が切り替わるごとに階床信号を含む制御用の信号を出力する。あるいは、制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板や乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板に対して、たとえば、カゴ１０２の位置にかかわらず、定期的に階床信号を含む制御用の信号を出力するものであってもよい。 The control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 every time the position of the car 102 is switched. Output. Alternatively, the control board 110 periodically includes a floor signal with respect to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 regardless of the position of the car 102, for example. It may output a control signal.
　乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板は、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板と同様に、エレベーター１０１の利用者などによる乗り場呼びボタンに対する入力操作を受け付けるごとに、当該入力操作に応じた呼び信号を生成し、生成した呼び信号を制御基板１１０に出力する。乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板から呼び信号が出力された場合、制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板から信号が出力された場合と同様に、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂ用の制御基板から出力された信号に基づいて各種の制御用の信号を生成し、生成した制御用の信号を該当する各部に出力することによってエレベーター１０１の運行動作を制御する。 The control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is in accordance with the input operation every time an input operation to the landing call button by a user of the elevator 101 is received, similarly to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. A call signal is generated, and the generated call signal is output to the control board 110. When a call signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 105b of the platform 105, the control board 110 controls the operation panel of the platform 105 in the same manner as when a signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the cage 102. Based on the signal output from the control board for 105b, various control signals are generated, and the generated operation signal is output to the corresponding units to control the operation of the elevator 101.
　制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａや乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂと接続されており、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａや乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された信号に応じてカゴ１０２を昇降動作させるごとに、当該カゴ１０２を昇降動作させるために各部を起動したことを示す起動信号を出力する。制御基板１１０は、たとえば、１階から２階に移動した場合、起動信号を１回出力する。また、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、１階から途中で停止することなく５階に移動した場合、起動信号を１回出力する。また、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、１階から、途中の３階で停止した（扉の開閉をおこなった）後に、５階に移動する場合、起動信号を２回出力する。 The control board 110 is connected to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the operation panel 105b of the hall 105. The control board 110 moves the car 102 up and down according to signals output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the operation panel 105b of the hall 105. Each time, the activation signal indicating that each unit has been activated in order to raise and lower the car 102 is output. For example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the second floor, it outputs the activation signal once. For example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping on the way, the control board 110 outputs the activation signal once. Further, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor after stopping on the third floor in the middle (opening / closing the door), the control board 110 outputs the activation signal twice.
　制御基板１１０は、カゴ１０２を昇降動作させるごとに、カゴ１０２の走行距離や走行時間を算出してもよい。カゴ１０２の走行距離は、たとえば、起動回数に基づいて算出することができる。また、カゴ１０２の走行時間は、たとえば、上記の階床信号に基づいて算出することができる。具体的には、たとえば、カゴ１０２が１階にいる状態で４階の乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから呼びの操作を受け付けた場合、カゴ１０２は１階から４階までの３階床分を移動する。 The control board 110 may calculate the travel distance and travel time of the car 102 each time the car 102 is moved up and down. The travel distance of the basket 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the number of activations. Further, the traveling time of the car 102 can be calculated based on the floor signal, for example. Specifically, for example, when a call operation is received from the operation panel 105b of the fourth-floor platform 105 with the basket 102 on the first floor, the basket 102 moves from the first floor to the fourth floor for the third floor. To do.
　制御基板１１０は、図示を省略するメモリを備え、起動信号が出力されるごとに、当該起動信号が出力された回数すなわち起動回数をメモリに記憶する。制御基板１１０は、起動回数に代えて、あるいは起動回数に加えて、カゴ１０２の昇降動作や扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃの開閉動作に際して駆動した各部の運行動作の履歴をメモリに記憶してもよい。具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、起動回数、カゴ１０２の走行距離、カゴ１０２の走行時間、カゴ１０２の昇降動作や扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃの開閉動作に際して動作した各種リレーの動作回数などに関する情報を運行動作の履歴としてメモリに記憶してもよい。 The control board 110 includes a memory (not shown) and stores the number of times the activation signal is output, that is, the number of activations, in the memory every time the activation signal is output. The control board 110 may store, in the memory, the history of operation of each unit driven during the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 or the opening / closing operation of the doors 105a and 102c, instead of or in addition to the number of activations. Specifically, the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Information may be stored in the memory as a history of operation.
　また、制御基板１１０は、扉開閉センサの出力値に基づいて、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａが開状態にあるか閉状態にあるかを判断する。制御基板１１０は、自身が出力した扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させる制御用の信号と扉開閉センサの出力値とに基づいて、扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａを開閉させる制御用の信号を出力したことに応じて、当該扉１０２ｃ、１０５ａが実際に開閉したかどうかを判断することができる。 Further, the control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are open or closed based on the output value of the door open / close sensor. The control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a based on a control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a output by itself and an output value of the door opening / closing sensor. It can be determined whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are actually opened and closed.
　また、制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが変化した場合に、当該運転モードが切り替わったことを示す信号を出力する。制御基板１１０は、具体的には、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが、通常の運転モードから通常の運転モード以外の運転モードに切り替わった場合に、当該運転モードの切り替わりがあったことを外部に通知する信号、あるいは、切り替わった後の運転モード（通常の運転モード以外の運転モードであること）を通知する信号を出力する。また、制御基板１１０は、具体的には、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の運転モードが、通常の運転モード以外の運転モードから通常の運転モードに切り替わった場合に、当該運転モードの切り替わりがあったことを外部に通知する信号、あるいは、切り替わった後の運転モード（通常の運転モードであること）を通知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力する。 In addition, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been switched. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 informs the outside that the operation mode has been switched. A signal to notify or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (that is, an operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. Specifically, the control board 110 indicates that, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the operation mode is switched. A signal to notify to the outside or a signal to notify the operation mode after switching (the operation mode is a normal operation mode) is output.
　また、制御基板１１０は、エレベーター１０１において障害を検知した場合に、当該障害の発生を通知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力（発報）する。具体的には、制御基板１１０は、たとえば、扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉動作させる制御用の信号を出力したにもかかわらず、扉開閉センサの出力値に基づいて該当する扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃが動作しないことを検出した場合に、エレベーター１０１における該当する扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃにかかる障害が発生したことを通知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力（発報）する。 Further, when the control board 110 detects a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal (reporting signal) for notifying the occurrence of the failure. Specifically, for example, although the control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. When this is detected, a signal (report signal) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c in the elevator 101 is output (reported).
　インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、呼出ボタンが操作された場合に、当該操作があったことを示す呼出信号を、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に出力する。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂから出力された呼出信号が音声通信基板１２２に入力された場合、公衆音声網１７０やＰＢＸ２０５を介して電話機１４０に呼出信号を送出する。これにより、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂと電話機１４０との間において音声通信（通話）をおこなうことができる。 When the call button is operated, the interphone terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120. When the call signal output from the interphone terminal device 102 b is input to the voice communication board 122, the remote monitoring support device 120 transmits the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205. Thus, voice communication (call) can be performed between the interphone terminal device 102b and the telephone 140.
　インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、遠隔監視支援装置１２０（音声通信基板１２２）と保守管理会社１５０に設置された電話機１４０との接続が確立された状態で、マイクに入力された音声信号を、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に出力する。また、インターフォンの端末装置１０２ｂは、遠隔監視支援装置１２０（音声通信基板１２２）と電話機１４０との接続が確立された状態で、遠隔監視支援装置１２０から出力された音声信号を、スピーカーを介して出力する。 The interphone terminal device 102b remotely monitors the voice signal input to the microphone in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone set 140 installed in the maintenance management company 150 is established. The data is output to the support device 120. Further, the interphone terminal device 102b receives the audio signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via a speaker in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０から乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂに対して出力された制御用の信号に応じて各部が動作した結果、乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力された階床信号を取得する。そして、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、取得した階床信号などに基づいて通知情報を生成し、生成した通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。通知情報は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の昇降方向、カゴ１０２の移動先となる階床、移動先となる階床においてカゴ１０２が停止したか否か、扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉させるモーターの動作の有無、カゴ１０２が現在位置する階床、各種の安全装置の作動の有無、当該通知情報の送信元となるエレベーター１０１の識別情報などを含む。 As a result of the operation of each unit according to the control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs the floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. get. Then, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates notification information based on the acquired floor signal and the like, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130. The notification information includes, for example, the raising / lowering direction of the car 102, the floor to which the car 102 is moved, whether the car 102 is stopped on the floor to which the car is moved, and whether the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c is operated. , The floor where the car 102 is currently located, whether or not various safety devices are activated, and identification information of the elevator 101 that is the transmission source of the notification information.
　エレベーター１０１の識別情報は、たとえば、当該エレベーター１０１の製造番号であってもよいし、当該エレベーター１０１の設置場所（住所など）に基づいて設定される番号であってもよいし、当該エレベーター１０１の保守点検をおこなう作業者などが任意に設定した番号であってもよい。エレベーター１０１の識別情報は、所定桁数の数字やアルファベットなどの文字を組み合わせて構成することができる。 The identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the manufacturing number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address, etc.) of the elevator 101, It may be a number arbitrarily set by an operator who performs maintenance and inspection. The identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining characters such as numbers having a predetermined number of digits and alphabets.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える主制御基板１２１は、たとえば、中継基板２０１と、監視制御基板２０２と、メモリ２０３と、通信Ｉ／Ｆ（インターフェイス）２０４と、によって構成することができる。遠隔監視支援装置１２０における中継基板２０１は、配線２００を介して、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａと直接接続されている。 The main control board 121 provided in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be constituted by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitoring control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204. The relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is directly connected to the operation panel 102 a of the car 102 via the wiring 200.
　具体的には、中継基板２０１は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板に設けられたＩＣチップの足（カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板とＩＣチップとを接続する配線）に、制御基板１１０と中継基板２０１との接点を設け、当該接点を介して制御基板１１０に接続することができる。この場合、接点は、制御基板１１０からＩＣチップに入力する信号用の足（制御基板１１０とＩＣチップとを接続する配線）に設けてもよく、ＩＣチップから制御基板１１０に出力される信号用の足（制御基板１１０とＩＣチップとを接続する配線）に設けてもよい。そして、この場合、中継基板２０１は、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対する入力操作に応じて生成され、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板から制御基板１１０へ出力される呼び信号を取得することができる。 Specifically, the relay board 201 is, for example, an IC chip foot provided on a control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 (wiring for connecting the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the IC chip). In addition, a contact point between the control board 110 and the relay board 201 can be provided and connected to the control board 110 via the contact point. In this case, the contact point may be provided on a leg for a signal input from the control board 110 to the IC chip (wiring for connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip), and for a signal output from the IC chip to the control board 110. May be provided on the legs (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip). In this case, the relay board 201 can generate a call signal that is generated in response to an input operation to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and is output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110. it can.
　あるいは、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板と、カゴ１０２が位置する階床などを表示する表示器と、を接続する配線に、中継基板２０１を接続してもよい。この場合、中継基板２０１は、たとえば、制御基板１１０からカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ用の制御基板を介して表示器に出力された、カゴ１０２が位置する階床を示す階床信号を取得することができる。 Alternatively, for example, the relay board 201 may be connected to a wiring that connects a control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and a display that displays a floor on which the car 102 is located. In this case, for example, the relay board 201 acquires a floor signal indicating the floor where the car 102 is located, which is output from the control board 110 to the display device via the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. Can do.
　また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０における中継基板２０１には、制御基板１１０に接続される接続端子１２１ａが接続されている。接続端子１２１ａは、中継基板２０１に一体に設けられているものに限らない。接続端子１２１ａは、中継基板２０１（の入力端子）に電気的に接続されていればよく、たとえば、中継基板２０１とは別体で設けられて当該中継基板２０１と配線１２１ｂによって接続されたコネクタなどによって実現することができる。 Further, a connection terminal 121 a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120. The connection terminal 121a is not limited to being provided integrally with the relay substrate 201. The connection terminal 121a only needs to be electrically connected to the relay board 201 (input terminal thereof). For example, a connector provided separately from the relay board 201 and connected to the relay board 201 by the wiring 121b, etc. Can be realized.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０に設けられて、当該制御基板１１０に診断用の端末装置を接続可能な端子（以下「保守点検用の端子」という）１１０ａに、接続端子１２１ａを接続することによって制御基板１１０に接続されている。接続端子１２１ａと保守点検用の端子１１０ａとは、切り離し可能に接続される。 The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110 and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal 110a (hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”) 110a to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected. Thus, the control board 110 is connected. The connection terminal 121a and the maintenance inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.
　具体的には、たとえば、接続端子１２１ａを実現するコネクタ（オス型またはメス型）を、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを実現するコネクタ（メス型またはオス型）に挿抜することによって、遠隔監視支援装置１２０と制御基板１１０とを接続したり、切り離したりすることができる。接続端子１２１ａおよび保守点検用の端子１１０ａをコネクタとすることによって、遠隔監視支援装置１２０と制御基板１１０とを容易に接続し、かつ、遠隔監視支援装置１２０を撤去する場合などは容易に取り外すことができる。 Specifically, for example, by inserting and removing a connector (male or female) that realizes the connection terminal 121a into a connector (female or male) that realizes the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be connected or disconnected. By using the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected and removed easily when the remote monitoring support device 120 is removed. Can do.
　これにより、この実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、接続端子１２１ａおよび保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して制御基板１１０に接続されるとともに、配線２００を介してカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに接続されている。 As a result, the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment is connected to the control board 110 via the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a, and to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 via the wiring 200. It is connected.
　制御基板１１０は、たとえば、診断用の端末装置から出力された信号に基づいてエレベーター１０１における各部に制御用の信号を出力した結果、エレベーター１０１が当該制御用の信号にしたがった動作をおこなわなかった場合、エレベーター１０１において異常が発生したと判断し、エレベーター１０１における異常の発生を報知する信号（発報用の信号）を出力する。 For example, as a result of outputting a control signal to each part in the elevator 101 based on a signal output from a diagnostic terminal device, the control board 110 did not perform an operation according to the control signal. In this case, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the elevator 101, and a signal (notification signal) for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality in the elevator 101 is output.
　制御基板１１０は、異常の発生を報知する発報用の信号を、たとえば、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して遠隔監視支援装置１２０に出力する。発報用の信号など、制御基板１１０から保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力された信号は、中継基板２０１から遠隔監視支援装置１２０に入力される。 The control board 110 outputs a signal for reporting the occurrence of an abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120 via, for example, the maintenance inspection terminal 110a. A signal output from the control board 110 via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a, such as a signal for issuing a notification, is input from the relay board 201 to the remote monitoring support device 120.
　中継基板２０１は、入力を受け付けた信号を解析し、解析結果を監視制御基板２０２に出力する。監視制御基板２０２は、中継基板２０１から出力された解析結果に基づいて通知情報を生成し、生成した通知情報を、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４を介して管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。また、監視制御基板２０２は、中継基板２０１から出力された解析結果を、メモリ２０３に記憶する。監視制御基板２０２は、中継基板２０１が入力を受け付けた信号を、直接メモリ２０３に記憶してもよい。 The relay board 201 analyzes the signal that has received the input, and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202. The monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The monitoring control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203. The monitoring control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.
　メモリ２０３は、電源の供給が絶たれた場合にも記憶した情報を保持する不揮発性の記憶媒体によって実現することができる。具体的には、メモリ２０３は、たとえば、フラッシュメモリ、ＥＥＰＲＯＭ（Ｅｌｅｃｔｒｉｃａｌｌｙ　Ｅｒａｓａｂｌｅ　Ｐｒｏｇｒａｍｍａｂｌｅ　Ｒｅａｄ－Ｏｎｌｙ　Ｍｅｍｏｒｙ）、ＥＰＲＯＭ（Ｅｒａｓａｂｌｅ　Ｐｒｏｇｒａｍｍａｂｌｅ　Ｒｅａｄ－Ｏｎｌｙ　Ｍｅｍｏｒｙ）などによって実現することができる。 The memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off. Specifically, the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), or the like.
　制御基板１１０から出力される各種の信号は、エレベーター１０１の機種などに応じて異なる。中継基板２０１は、解析に際して、制御基板１１０から出力される各種の信号を、監視制御基板２０２が処理可能なフォーマットに変換する。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、中継基板２０１において入力を受け付けた信号を解析して監視制御基板２０２が処理可能なフォーマットに変換することにより、エレベーター１０１の機種の違いにかかわらず、当該エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。 The various signals output from the control board 110 vary depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like. At the time of analysis, the relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202. The remote monitoring support device 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts it into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote of the elevator 101 can be controlled regardless of the type of the elevator 101. Can be monitored.
　また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、主制御基板１２１において監視制御基板２０２によって制御される中継基板２０１を介して、制御基板１１０に対して各種の運行指令信号を出力する。遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０を介してエレベーター１０１が備える各部を駆動制御する際に運行指令信号を出力する。運行指令信号は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａや乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂにおいて、所定の階床への移動を指示する入力操作を受け付けた場合に当該カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａや乗り場１０５の操作盤１０５ｂから出力される信号と同様の信号（呼び信号など）によって実現することができる。具体的には、運行指令信号は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を所定の階床に移動させたり、移動させたカゴ１０２を該当する階床において停止させたり、停止させた階床においてカゴ１０２の扉１０２ｃおよび乗り場１０５の扉１０５ａを開閉させたりする信号を含む。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121. The remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110. For example, when an operation for instructing movement to a predetermined floor is accepted on the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the operation panel 105b of the hall 105, the operation command signal is sent to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the landing 105. This can be realized by a signal (call signal or the like) similar to the signal output from the operation panel 105b. Specifically, the operation command signal is, for example, moving the car 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, stopping the moved car 102 on the corresponding floor, or stopping the car 102 on the stopped floor. Including a signal for opening and closing the door 102c of the car and the door 105a of the hall 105.
　制御基板１１０は、主制御基板１２１から出力された運行指令信号を受信すると、受信した運行指令信号に基づいて上述した各種の制御用の信号を生成し、生成した各種の制御用の信号をエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力する。主制御基板１２１は、中継基板２０１を介して監視制御基板２０２から出力した各種の運行指令信号を、たとえば、エレベーター１０１が備える保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して当該制御基板１１０に入力する。 When the control board 110 receives the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and sends the generated various control signals to the elevator. It outputs to each part with which 101 is provided. The main control board 121 inputs various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a provided in the elevator 101, for example.
　保守点検用の端子１１０ａは、制御基板１１０に設けられている。あるいは、保守点検用の端子１１０ａは、制御基板１１０の入力端子に電気的に接続され、制御基板１１０とは別体であってもよい。保守点検用の端子１１０ａは、たとえば、作業員がエレベーター１０１が設置されている現地においておこなう保守点検作業に際して、当該保守点検作業に用いる端末装置（保守診断用端末）を接続するために設けられている。保守点検用の端子１１０ａは、遠隔監視を目的として設置されたエレベーター１０１に限らず、また、既設新設あるいは新旧にかかわらず、幅広い種類のエレベーター１０１が一般的に備えている。 The maintenance inspection terminal 110 a is provided on the control board 110. Alternatively, the maintenance / inspection terminal 110 a may be electrically connected to the input terminal of the control board 110 and may be a separate body from the control board 110. The maintenance inspection terminal 110a is provided, for example, for connecting a terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance inspection work when the worker performs the maintenance inspection work at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. Yes. The terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided regardless of whether the existing equipment is new or old.
　また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号を受信する。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、保守管理会社１５０においてオペレーターによる管理サーバコンピュータ１３０への入力操作を受け付けた場合に、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に対して指示信号を出力する。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. For example, the management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120 when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.
　具体的には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０において受け付けた入力操作に応じて、たとえば、エレベーター１０１において実行した診断動作の結果に関する通知情報の送信を指示する指示信号（通知情報の送信指示）を送信する。この場合、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、通知情報の送信指示に加えて、エレベーター１０１に対して診断動作の実行指示を送信する。 Specifically, the management server computer 130 responds to an input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) instructing transmission of notification information regarding a result of a diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101. Send instructions). In this case, the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the elevator 101 in addition to the notification information transmission instruction.
　診断動作は、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して、当該各部を所定の順序で動作させる信号を出力させ、出力させた信号にしたがって当該各部が正常に動作したか否かを示す信号を制御基板１１０から出力させることによって実現される。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、定期的、すなわち、診断指示を出力してから所定時間が経過した場合（１ヶ月ごとなどの所定期間ごと）に、つぎの診断指示を出力してもよい。 The diagnosis operation is a signal that indicates whether each unit is operated normally in accordance with the output signal by outputting a signal for operating each unit in a predetermined order from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101. Is output from the control board 110. The management server computer 130 may output the next diagnosis instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the diagnosis instruction was output (every predetermined period such as every month).
　また、具体的には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０において受け付けた入力操作に応じて、あるいは定期的に、制御基板１１０において記憶した運行動作の履歴に関する通知情報の送信を指示する指示信号（通知情報の送信指示）を送信してもよい。運行動作の履歴に関する通知情報は、たとえば、起動回数、カゴ１０２の走行距離、カゴ１０２の走行時間、カゴ１０２の昇降動作や扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃの開閉動作に際して動作した各種リレーの動作回数などに関する情報によって実現することができる。 Specifically, for example, the management server computer 130 instructs transmission of notification information related to the history of operation operations stored in the control board 110 in accordance with an input operation received in the management server computer 130 or periodically. An instruction signal (notification information transmission instruction) may be transmitted. The notification information related to the history of the operation operation includes, for example, information related to the number of activations, the travel distance of the car 102, the travel time of the car 102, the number of operations of various relays that are operated when the car 102 is moved up and down, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Can be realized.
　遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号を受信した場合に、受信した指示信号に基づいて上記の運行指令信号を生成し、生成した運行指令信号を制御基板１１０に対して出力する。また、遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号に基づく運行指令信号を制御基板１１０に対して出力した結果、当該制御基板１１０から出力された信号（制御用の信号など）を取得した場合に、当該信号に基づいて応答情報を生成し、生成した応答情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に出力する。 When the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates the operation command signal based on the received instruction signal, and uses the generated operation command signal as the control board 110. Output for. In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, outputs a signal (control signal) output from the control board 110. When a signal or the like is acquired, response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.
　管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に対して送信した各種の指示信号に応じて当該遠隔監視支援装置１２０から送信された応答情報に基づいて、報告書情報を生成する。管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、診断指示および通知情報の送信指示を送信した結果、遠隔監視支援装置１２０から受信した通知情報に基づいて、報告書情報を生成する。この場合、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の走行距離や起動回数に関する情報を含む報告書情報を生成する。 The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of, for example, transmitting a diagnosis instruction and a notification information transmission instruction. In this case, the management server computer 130 generates report information including information on the travel distance and the number of activations of the elevator 101, for example.
　また、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、生成した報告書情報に基づいて、報告書（図示を省略する）を発行する機能を備えている。報告書は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１に診断動作をおこなわせるごと、すなわち、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に対して送信した診断動作の実行を指示する指示信号（診断指示）に応じた応答情報を受信するごとに発行することができる。 In addition, the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information. The report, for example, every time when the elevator 101 performs a diagnostic operation, that is, every time response information corresponding to an instruction signal (diagnostic instruction) that instructs execution of the diagnostic operation transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120 is received. Can be issued.
　具体的には、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０は、たとえば、生成した報告書情報に基づいて、当該報告書情報を紙などの記録媒体に印刷するための印刷情報を生成し、生成した印刷情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に接続された操作用の端末装置１３１に出力する。操作用の端末装置１３１は、印刷情報を受け付けた場合、当該操作用の端末装置１３１に接続されたプリンタを駆動制御することによって報告書を発行させることができる。 Specifically, the management server computer 130 generates, for example, print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information. The data is output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130. When receiving the print information, the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by controlling the drive of the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.
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　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視システム１００の機能的構成について説明する。図１９は、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視システム１００を構成する遠隔監視支援装置１２０の機能的構成を示すブロック図である。 (Functional configuration of remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support apparatus 120 constituting the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
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　図１９において、この発明にかかる実施の形態のエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の各機能は、受信部３０１と、記憶部３０２と、生成部３０３と、出力部３０４と、取得部３０５と、判断部３０６と、送信部３０７と、によって実現される。この発明にかかる実施の形態のエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える受信部３０１、記憶部３０２、生成部３０３、出力部３０４、取得部３０５、判断部３０６、送信部３０７の各機能は、遠隔監視支援装置１２０が備える各部によって実現することができる。 (Functional configuration of remote monitoring support device 120)
19, each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generating unit 303, an output unit 304, an acquiring unit 305, The determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307 are realized. The functions of the reception unit 301, storage unit 302, generation unit 303, output unit 304, acquisition unit 305, determination unit 306, and transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. This can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support device 120.
　受信部３０１は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された各種の指示信号を受信する。受信部３０１は、たとえば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信する。記憶部３０２は、受信部３０１が診断指示を受信した場合、当該診断指示を受信した日時に関する情報を記憶する。これにより、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０との間で通信をおこなうことなく、定期的にエレベーター１０１の動作を監視することができる。 The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. For example, the reception unit 301 receives a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives a diagnosis instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnosis instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.
　生成部３０３は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に、エレベーター１０１に上記の診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。生成部３０３は、中継基板２０１により制御基板１１０が解析可能な形式に変換した運行指令信号を生成する。生成部３０３は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に、エレベーター１０１が備える各部を、所定の順序で動作させる信号を出力させる指示を含む運行指令信号を生成する。 The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnosis operation when the reception unit 301 receives a transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201. When the receiving unit 301 receives a transmission instruction, the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction for outputting a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.
　具体的には、生成部３０３は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーター、昇降中のカゴ１０２を停止させるブレーキ、乗り場１０５およびカゴ１０２の扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃを開閉するモーターなどを制御基板１１０によって駆動制御させる運行指令信号を生成する。 Specifically, the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 being raised and lowered, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. An operation command signal to be driven and controlled by 110 is generated.
　出力部３０４は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に、制御基板１１０に対して、エレベーター１０１に上記の診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を出力する。この実施の形態において、出力部３０４は、制御基板１１０に対して、生成部３０３が生成した運行指令信号を出力する。 When the receiving unit 301 receives a transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation to the control board 110. In this embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.
　出力部３０４は、たとえば、作業員が現地においておこなう点検作業に際して用いる保守診断用端末を接続する保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して、運行指令信号を出力する。出力部３０４が出力する運行指令信号は、中継基板２０１により制御基板１１０が解析可能な形式に変換されているため、保守診断用端末から診断動作をおこなわせる信号を直接入力した場合と同様に、制御基板１１０に診断動作をおこなわせることができる。 The output unit 304, for example, outputs an operation command signal via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a connected to a maintenance / diagnosis terminal used in an inspection operation performed by a worker in the field. Since the operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, as in the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, A diagnostic operation can be performed on the control board 110.
　出力部３０４は、受信部３０１が送信指示を受信した場合に限らず、制御基板１１０に対する運行指令信号を出力してから所定時間が経過した場合に、つぎの診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力してもよい。具体的には、出力部３０４は、たとえば、記憶部３０２が記憶する日時に関する情報に基づいて、診断動作の実行指示を出力してから１ヶ月が経過した場合に、つぎの診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力する。 The output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and the operation command signal for executing the next diagnosis operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation command signal is output to the control board 110. The output may be output via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a. Specifically, for example, the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has passed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation was output based on the date and time information stored in the storage unit 302. The operation command signal is output via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
　これにより、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０との間で通信をおこなうことなく、制御基板１１０に対して、診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を定期的に出力することができる。そして、これによって通信にかかる負担を軽減しつつ、定期的にエレベーター１０１に対して診断動作をおこなわせることができる。 Thus, an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. Thus, the diagnosis operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the burden on communication.
　取得部３０５は、制御基板１１０から当該制御基板１１０の外部へ出力された信号を取得する。取得部３０５は、たとえば、出力部３０４が出力した、診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号に応じて制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号を取得する。 The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. For example, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with an operation command signal that is output from the output unit 304 and that executes a diagnostic operation.
　また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して入出力された信号を取得する。具体的には、取得部３０５は、たとえば、基板１７０１をおよび配線２００を介して、制御基板１１０からカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して入力された信号や、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから制御基板１１０に対して出力された信号を取得する。 Further, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, for example. Specifically, the acquisition unit 305, for example, a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 via the board 1701 and the wiring 200, or a control board from the operation board 102a of the car 102. The signal output to 110 is acquired.
　より具体的には、取得部３０５は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａにおいて所定の入力操作を受け付けた場合に、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから制御基板１１０に対して出力された信号を取得する。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された信号に応じて、制御基板１１０からカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して出力された制御用の信号を取得してもよい。 More specifically, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, for example. . In addition, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 according to a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102, for example. .
　このように、取得部３０５は、制御基板１１０からカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して出力された信号（下り信号）と、当該カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから制御基板１１０に対して出力された信号（上り信号）と、の双方向の信号を取得する。取得部３０５が上り信号を取得する位置と、取得部３０５が下り信号を取得する位置と、は同一位置であってもよく、異なる位置であってもよい。 As described above, the acquisition unit 305 outputs a signal (down signal) output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and a signal output from the operation board 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110. A bidirectional signal is acquired. The position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the upstream signal and the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downstream signal may be the same position or different positions.
　また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、所定震度以上の地震が発生したことを検知したことによってエレベーター１０１の運転モードが通常時の運転モードから地震発生時用の運転モードに切り替わった場合などに、制御基板１１０からカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して出力された発報用の信号を取得してもよい。また、取得部３０５は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２を昇降させるモーターに対して制御用の信号を出力したにもかかわらず、カゴ１０２の位置を示す階床信号が切り替わらない場合など、エレベーター１０１において障害が発生した場合に、当該障害の発生を外部に通知するため制御基板１１０からカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して出力された発報用の信号を取得してもよい。これらの発報用の信号は、たとえば、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して取得することができる。 In addition, the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the operation mode for the occurrence of an earthquake by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred. An alarm signal output from the substrate 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be acquired. Further, the acquisition unit 305, for example, when the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched although the control signal is output to the motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down. In the case where a failure occurs, a notification signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 may be acquired in order to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside. These notification signals can be acquired, for example, via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a.
　上記の生成部３０３は、取得部３０５が取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成する。生成部３０３は、たとえば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２が現在位置する階床を示す通知情報を生成する。また、生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１が正常に動作している状態であることを示す通知情報を生成してもよい。また、生成部３０３は、たとえば、制御基板１１０から出力された発報用の信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことやエレベーター１０１における障害の発生を示す通知情報を生成してもよい。 The generation unit 303 generates notification information including information related to the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating the floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located based on a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102. In addition, the generation unit 303 may generate notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally based on a control signal output from the control board 110, for example. For example, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or a failure has occurred in the elevator 101 based on a signal for notification output from the control board 110. May be.
　生成部３０３は、取得部３０５が信号を取得するごとに通知情報を生成する。あるいは、生成部３０３は、たとえば、取得部３０５が特定の信号を取得した場合に、通知情報を生成してもよい。具体的には、生成部３０３は、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことを示す発報用の信号を取得部３０５が取得した場合に、通知情報を生成するようにしてもよい。 The generation unit 303 generates notification information every time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Or the production | generation part 303 may produce | generate notification information, for example, when the acquisition part 305 acquires a specific signal. Specifically, for example, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a notification signal indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. .
　送信部３０７は、生成部３０３が生成した通知情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。送信部３０７は、生成部３０３が通知情報を生成するごとに、当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信する。あるいは、送信部３０７は、たとえば、生成部３０３が特定の通知情報を生成した場合に、当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。具体的には、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の現在の運転モードが切り替わったことを示す発報用の信号に基づく通知情報を生成部３０３が生成した場合に、送信部３０７によって当該通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。 The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates specific notification information, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130. Specifically, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for notification indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. You may transmit to 130.
　この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、さらに、取得部３０５が取得する信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを、判断部３０６によって判断し、通常動作状態ではない場合に、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成し、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信してもよい。これによって、オペレーターは、エレベーター１０１の動作状態が通常動作状態ではないことを迅速に把握することができ、必要に応じて点検作業員を手配するなど、エレベーター１０１を良好な状態に維持する対応を迅速におこなうことができる。これにより、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 The remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention further determines, based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305, whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state by the determination unit 306. However, when not in the normal operation state, notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. As a result, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and arranges an inspection worker as necessary, and takes measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
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　つぎに、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の処理手順について説明する。図２０および図２１は、この発明にかかる実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０の処理手順を示すフローチャートである。図２０のフローチャートにおいて、まず、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して入出力された信号を取得するまで待機する。ステップＳ２００１においては、たとえば、エレベーター１０１の利用者などによる操作ボタンに対する入力操作を受け付けることによる呼び信号を取得するまで待機する。ステップＳ２００１においては、制御基板１１０からカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して入力された信号を取得する、あるいは、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから制御基板１１０に対して出力された信号を取得するまで待機する。 (Processing procedure of remote monitoring support device 120)
Next, a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 20, first, the process waits until a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is acquired. In step S2001, for example, the process waits until a call signal is received by accepting an input operation on an operation button by a user of the elevator 101 or the like. In step S2001, a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 is acquired, or a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110 is waited. To do.
　ステップＳ２００１において、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して入出力された信号を取得した場合（ステップＳ２００１：Ｙｅｓ）、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された信号を最後に取得してから所定時間が経過したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ２００２）。ステップＳ２００２においては、たとえば、呼びの入力操作を受け付けていないために、所定時間以上カゴ１０２が停止していると判断できる程度の時間が経過したか否かを判断する。具体的には、たとえば、扉１０５ａ、１０２ｃの開閉に要する時間を所定時間とすることができる。 In step S2001, when a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is acquired (step S2001: Yes), a predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 was last acquired. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (step S2002). In step S2002, for example, since a call input operation has not been received, it is determined whether or not a sufficient time has elapsed for determining that the car 102 has been stopped for a predetermined time or more. Specifically, for example, the time required to open and close the doors 105a and 102c can be set to a predetermined time.
　ステップＳ２００２において、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された信号を最後に取得してから所定時間が経過していない場合（ステップＳ２００２：Ｎｏ）、ステップＳ２００１へ戻り、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された信号を取得したか否かを判断する。一方、ステップＳ２００２において、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された信号を最後に取得してから所定時間が経過した場合（ステップＳ２００２：Ｙｅｓ）、ステップＳ２００２：Ｙｅｓにおいて所定時間が経過するまでに取得した、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された信号に基づいて通知情報を生成する（ステップＳ２００３）。これにより、たとえば、所定時間以上呼びの入力操作がなく、所定時間以上カゴ１０２が停止している場合に通知情報を生成することができる。 In step S2002, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 was last acquired (step S2002: No), the process returns to step S2001 and output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102. It is determined whether the acquired signal is acquired. On the other hand, in step S2002, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 was last acquired (step S2002: Yes), the acquisition is performed until the predetermined time elapses in step S2002: Yes. The notification information is generated based on the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 (step S2003). Thus, for example, notification information can be generated when there is no call input operation for a predetermined time or more and the car 102 is stopped for a predetermined time or more.
　その後、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に対して、ステップＳ２００３において生成した通知情報を送信して（ステップＳ２００４）、一連の処理を終了する。ステップＳ２００４においては、ステップＳ２００３において生成した通知情報を、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４から、インターネットなどのネットワーク１６０を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信する。 Thereafter, the notification information generated in step S2003 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S2004), and the series of processing ends. In step S2004, the notification information generated in step S2003 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
　一方、ステップＳ２００１において、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された信号を取得していない場合（ステップＳ２００１：Ｎｏ）、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力された発報用の信号を取得したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ２００５）。ステップＳ２００５において、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力された発報用の信号を取得していない場合（ステップＳ２００５：Ｎｏ）、ステップＳ２００１へ戻る。ステップＳ２００５において、保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して出力された発報用の信号を取得した場合（ステップＳ２００５：Ｙｅｓ）、ステップＳ２００３へ移行する。 On the other hand, when the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is not acquired in step S2001 (step S2001: No), the signal for notification output through the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired. Whether or not (step S2005). In step S2005, when the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a has not been acquired (step S2005: No), the process returns to step S2001. In step S2005, when the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired (step S2005: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2003.
　図２１のフローチャートにおいて、まず、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ２１０１）。ステップＳ２１０１において、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信した場合（ステップＳ２１０１：Ｙｅｓ）、受信した送信指示に基づいて、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する（ステップＳ２１０２）。 In the flowchart of FIG. 21, first, it is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S2101). In step S2101, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S2101: Yes), an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S2102).
　そして、制御基板１１０に対して、ステップＳ２１０２において生成した運行指令信号を出力して（ステップＳ２１０３）、ステップＳ２１０４へ移行する。ステップＳ２１０３においては、たとえば、保守診断用端末を接続するために制御基板１１０に設けられている接続端子を介して、ステップＳ２１０２において生成した運行指令信号を出力する。 And the operation command signal generated in Step S2102 is outputted to control board 110 (Step S2103), and it shifts to Step S2104. In step S2103, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S2102 is output via a connection terminal provided on the control board 110 in order to connect a maintenance diagnosis terminal.
　そして、ステップＳ２１０３において出力した運行指令信号に応じて制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号にしたがって動作した、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された信号を取得するまで待機する（ステップＳ２１０４：Ｎｏ）。ステップＳ２１０４においては、ステップＳ２１０３において出力した運行指令信号に応じて制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号（カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して入出力された信号）を取得するまで待機してもよい。 And it waits until it acquires the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the cage | basket | car 102 which operate | moved according to the signal for control output from the control board 110 according to the operation command signal output in step S2103 (step S2104: No). In step S2104, the process waits until the control signal output from the control board 110 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103 (signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102) is acquired. Also good.
　ステップＳ２１０４において、ステップＳ２１０３において出力した運行指令信号に応じてカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された信号（あるいは、ステップＳ２１０３において出力した運行指令信号に応じて制御基板１１０から出力された制御用の信号、すなわち、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａに対して入出力された信号）を取得した場合（ステップＳ２１０４：Ｙｅｓ）、取得した制御用の信号に基づいて通知情報を生成する（ステップＳ２１０５）。ステップＳ２１０５においては、たとえば、ステップＳ２１０３において出力した運行指令信号に応じて、制御基板１１０から、エレベーター１０１が備える各部に出力された制御用の信号に基づいて、制御基板１１０がエレベーター１０１が備える各部を運行指令信号が指示する通りに制御したか否かを通知する通知情報を生成する。 In step S2104, the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103 (or the control board 110 output from the control board 110 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103). When a signal, that is, a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is acquired (step S2104: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired control signal (step S2105). In step S2105, for example, each part of the control board 110 included in the elevator 101 based on the control signal output from the control board 110 to each part of the elevator 101 according to the operation command signal output in step S2103. Notification information for notifying whether or not the vehicle is controlled as indicated by the operation command signal is generated.
　そして、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に対して、ステップＳ２１０５において生成した通知情報を送信して（ステップＳ２１０６）、一連の処理を終了する。ステップＳ２１０６においては、ステップＳ２１０５において生成した通知情報を、通信Ｉ／Ｆ２０４から、インターネットなどのネットワーク１６０を介して、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信する。 Then, the notification information generated in step S2105 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S2106), and the series of processes is terminated. In step S2106, the notification information generated in step S2105 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.
　一方、ステップＳ２１０１において、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信していない場合（ステップＳ２１０１：Ｎｏ）、制御基板１１０に対して、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を出力してから所定時間が経過したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ２１０７）。ステップＳ２１０７において、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を出力してから所定時間が経過していない場合（ステップＳ２１０７：Ｎｏ）、ステップＳ２１０１に戻り、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された通知情報の送信指示を受信したか否かを判断する。 On the other hand, if the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received in step S2101 (step S2101: No), the operation for causing the control board 110 to perform a diagnostic operation last time in the elevator 101 is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the command signal was output (step S2107). In step S2107, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was output last time (step S2107: No), the process returns to step S2101 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction has been received.
　ステップＳ２１０７において、前回、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を出力してから所定時間が経過した場合（ステップＳ２１０７：Ｙｅｓ）、ステップＳ２１０２へ移行し、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。この場合、ステップＳ２１０２においては、たとえば、遠隔監視支援装置１２０においてあらかじめ記憶されている情報に基づいて、エレベーター１０１において診断動作を実行させる運行指令信号を生成する。 In step S2107, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 was output last time (step S2107: Yes), the operation proceeds to step S2102, and the operation for executing the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 is performed. Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S2102, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.
　以上説明したように、この実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、エレベーター１０１の動作を制御する制御基板１１０および管理サーバコンピュータ１３０との間でそれぞれ通信をおこなう遠隔監視支援装置１２０であって、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１のカゴ１０２に設けられた操作盤１０２ａ（カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ）へ出力された信号、および、当該信号に応じたエレベーター１０１の動作にともなってカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから制御基板１１０へ出力された信号を取得し、取得した信号に基づいて、エレベーター１０１の状態に関する通知情報を生成し、生成した通知情報を、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０へ送信するようにしたことを特徴としている。 As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment is a remote monitoring support device 120 that performs communication between the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130. A signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a (the operation panel 102a of the car 102) provided in the car 102 of the elevator 101, and the operation panel of the car 102 in accordance with the operation of the elevator 101 according to the signal The fact that the signal output from 102a to the control board 110 is acquired, the notification information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is generated based on the acquired signal, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. It is a feature.
　この実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、制御基板１１０からカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａへ出力された信号、および、当該制御用の信号に応じたエレベーター１０１の動作にともなってカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから制御基板１１０へ出力された信号に基づく通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信することにより、遠隔地に設置された外部装置との通信機能を備えた制御基板１１０に限らず、当該通信機能を備えていない制御基板１１０を備えたエレベーター１０１であっても遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。これによって、エレベーター１０１自体の通信機能の有無にかかわらずエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment, the car 102 is accompanied with the signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the operation of the elevator 101 according to the control signal. By transmitting notification information based on the signal output from the operation panel 102a to the control board 110 to the management server computer 130, the control board 110 is not limited to the control board 110 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place. Even the elevator 101 including the control board 110 that does not have the communication function can be remotely monitored. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is ensured, and the safety of the user is reduced. The elevator 101 can be used in mind.
　また、この実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力される信号を、制御基板１１０を介することなく、実際に動作したカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから出力された信号を直接、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に伝達することができる。これによって、制御基板やその他の中継装置などを設ける場合と比較して、管理サーバコンピュータに送信する通知情報の信頼性の向上を図ることができる。また、これにより、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の一層の向上を図り、利用者の一層の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 Further, according to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment, a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 is output from the operation panel 102a of the actually operated cage 102 without passing through the control board 110. The transmitted signal can be directly transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. Thereby, the reliability of the notification information transmitted to the management server computer can be improved as compared with the case where a control board or other relay device is provided. In addition, this makes it possible to further improve the reliability of the elevator 101, to ensure the safety of the user, and to allow the user to use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
　また、カゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａ（信号線１１１）から制御基板１１０を介することなく直接、遠隔監視支援装置１２０に伝達することにより、制御基板１１０を介してエレベーター１０１の状態に関する情報を取得する場合と比較して、制御基板１１０にかかる処理負担の軽減を図ることができる。 In addition, when information about the state of the elevator 101 is acquired via the control board 110 by directly transmitting the operation panel 102a (signal line 111) of the car 102 to the remote monitoring support device 120 without passing through the control board 110. In comparison with the control board 110, the processing load on the control board 110 can be reduced.
　また、この実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０から送信された、通知情報の送信を指示する診断指示を受信した場合に、制御基板１１０に対して、エレベーター１０１の動作状態を診断する診断動作の実行指示を出力し、出力した診断動作の実行指示に応じて制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号のうちカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａへ出力された信号、および、当該制御用の信号に応じてカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから制御基板１１０へ出力された信号を取得することを特徴としている。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment operates the elevator 101 with respect to the control board 110 when receiving a diagnosis instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 and instructing transmission of notification information. An instruction for executing a diagnosis operation for diagnosing the state is output, and an operation panel 102a of the car 102 among the control signals output from the control board 110 to each part of the elevator 101 according to the output instruction for executing the diagnosis operation. And a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 to the control board 110 in accordance with the control signal and the control signal.
　この実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０からの指示に応じて制御基板１１０に実行させた診断動作に際して、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号のうちカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａへ出力された信号、および、当該制御用の信号に応じてカゴ１０２の操作盤１０２ａから制御基板１１０へ出力された信号に基づく通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信することにより、エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment, the diagnostic operation performed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130 is output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101. Management information based on signals output to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and signals output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110 in response to the control signals. By transmitting to the server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored.
　これによって、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０側で設定した任意のタイミングでエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved and the safety of the user can be ensured. The elevator 101 can be used with peace of mind.
　また、この実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０からの指示に応じて制御基板１１０に実行させた診断動作に際して、制御基板１１０からエレベーター１０１が備える各部に対して出力された制御用の信号に基づく通知情報を管理サーバコンピュータ１３０に送信することにより、エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができる。これによって、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０側で設定した任意のタイミングでエレベーター１０１の遠隔監視をおこなうことができるので、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment is output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 during the diagnostic operation executed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130. By transmitting notification information based on the control signal to the management server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored. As a result, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved and the safety of the user can be ensured. The elevator 101 can be used with peace of mind.
　また、この実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、制御基板１１０に対する診断動作の実行指示を出力する可搬性の端末装置を接続可能な保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して、制御基板１１０に対して、診断動作の実行指示を出力することを特徴としている。 In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment is connected to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to which a portable terminal device that outputs a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110 can be connected. On the other hand, a diagnostic operation execution instruction is output.
　この実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、エレベーター１０１が設置されている現場において従来用いられている、当該エレベーター１０１の診断に用いる診断用の端末装置を接続可能な保守点検用の端子１１０ａを介して、診断動作の実行指示を出力することによって、制御基板１１０に診断動作の実行指示を入力するための機構をあらたに設けることなく、容易に制御基板１１０に診断動作を実行させることができる。これによって、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図り、利用者の安全性を確保し、当該利用者に安心してエレベーター１０１を利用させることができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment, for maintenance and inspection that can be connected to a diagnostic terminal device used for diagnosis of the elevator 101, which is conventionally used at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. By outputting a diagnosis operation execution instruction via the terminal 110a, the control board 110 can easily execute the diagnosis operation without newly providing a mechanism for inputting the diagnosis operation execution instruction to the control board 110. be able to. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.
　また、この実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０は、診断動作の実行指示を出力してから所定時間が経過した場合に、つぎの診断動作の実行指示を出力することを特徴としている。 In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment is characterized in that when a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation is output, the execution instruction of the next diagnostic operation is output.
　この実施の形態５の遠隔監視支援装置１２０によれば、管理サーバコンピュータ１３０による診断指示の送信の有無にかかわらず、所定時間ごとにエレベーター１０１の状態を把握することができる。これにより、エレベーター１０１の遠隔監視にかかる管理サーバコンピュータ１３０における処理負担の軽減を図りつつ、エレベーター１０１に対する信頼性の向上を図ることができる。 According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment, the state of the elevator 101 can be grasped every predetermined time regardless of whether the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic instruction. As a result, it is possible to improve the reliability of the elevator 101 while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.
　以上のように、この発明にかかる遠隔監視支援装置は、エレベーターの遠隔監視をおこなう遠隔監視支援装置に有用であり、特に、設置後のエレベーターの遠隔監視をおこなう遠隔監視支援装置に適している。 As described above, the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the present invention is useful for a remote monitoring support apparatus that performs remote monitoring of an elevator, and is particularly suitable for a remote monitoring support apparatus that performs remote monitoring of an elevator after installation.
　１１０　制御基板（制御装置）
　１２０　遠隔監視支援装置
　１３０　管理サーバコンピュータ
　１４０　電話機
　３０１　受信部
　３０２　記憶部
　３０３　生成部
　３０４　出力部
　３０５　取得部
　３０６　判断部
　３０７　送信部 110 Control board (control device)
120 Remote Monitoring Support Device 130 Management Server Computer 140 Telephone 301 Reception Unit 302 Storage Unit 303 Generation Unit 304 Output Unit 305 Acquisition Unit 306 Judgment Unit 307 Transmission Unit

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  1. 　エレベーターの動作を制御する制御基板および管理サーバコンピュータとの間でそれぞれ通信をおこなう遠隔監視支援装置であって、
    　前記制御基板に設けられて当該制御基板と当該制御基板の外部との間で信号を入出力する接点であって前記エレベーターの動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かに応じて信号の出力状態が変化する接点または当該接点に接続された配線から当該信号を取得する取得手段と、
    　前記取得手段が取得した信号の出力状態に基づいて、前記動作状態が通常動作状態であるか否かを判断する判断手段と、
    　前記判断手段が前記動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断した場合に、前記エレベーターの状態に関する情報を含む通知情報を生成する生成手段と、
    　前記生成手段が生成した通知情報を、前記管理サーバコンピュータへ送信する送信手段と、
    　を備えたことを特徴とする遠隔監視支援装置。     A remote monitoring support device for communicating with a control board and a management server computer for controlling the operation of an elevator,
    A contact point provided on the control board for inputting / outputting a signal between the control board and the outside of the control board, depending on whether the operation state of the elevator is a normal operation state or not. An acquisition means for acquiring the signal from a contact that changes or a wiring connected to the contact;
    Determination means for determining whether the operation state is a normal operation state based on an output state of the signal acquired by the acquisition unit;
    Generating means for generating notification information including information related to the state of the elevator when the determination means determines that the operation state is not a normal operation state;
    Sending means for sending the notification information generated by the generating means to the management server computer;
    A remote monitoring support apparatus characterized by comprising:
  2. 　前記取得手段は、
    　前記エレベーターが備える各部に対して出力される当該各部を制御する制御用の信号に応じて動作状態が切り替わるリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から前記信号を取得し、
    　前記判断手段は、
    　前記取得手段が、前記エレベーターの動作状態が通常動作状態ではない状態で前記リレーが出力する信号を取得した場合に当該動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断することを特徴とする請求項１に記載の遠隔監視支援装置。     The acquisition means includes
    Using the connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched according to a control signal for controlling each part output to each part provided in the elevator as a contact, the signal is sent from the contact or a wire connected to the contact. Acquired,
    The determination means includes
    The acquisition unit determines that the operation state is not a normal operation state when the signal output from the relay is acquired in a state where the operation state of the elevator is not a normal operation state. The remote monitoring support device described.
  3. 　前記取得手段は、
    　前記エレベーターが備える各部に対して所定の電圧の電源が供給されているか否かに応じて動作状態が切り替わるリレーとの接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から前記信号を取得し、
    　前記判断手段は、
    　前記取得手段が、所定の電圧の電源が供給されていない状態で前記リレーが出力する信号を取得した場合に前記動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断することを特徴とする請求項１に記載の遠隔監視支援装置。     The acquisition means includes
    The signal is sent from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, using the connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched depending on whether power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each part of the elevator or not. Acquired,
    The determination means includes
    The said acquisition means determines that the said operation state is not a normal operation state, when the signal which the said relay outputs is acquired in the state in which the power supply of a predetermined voltage is not supplied. Remote monitoring support device.
  4. 　前記取得手段は、
    　前記エレベーターが備える各部に対して所定の電圧の電源を供給する電源供給回路との接続位置を接点として、当該接点または当該接点に接続された配線から前記信号を取得し、
    　前記判断手段は、
    　前記取得手段が、所定の電圧の電源が供給されていないことにより出力状態がゼロを取得した場合に前記動作状態が通常動作状態ではないと判断することを特徴とする請求項１に記載の遠隔監視支援装置。     The acquisition means includes
    Using the connection position with a power supply circuit that supplies power of a predetermined voltage for each part included in the elevator as a contact, the signal is acquired from the contact or wiring connected to the contact,
    The determination means includes
    2. The remote according to claim 1, wherein the acquisition unit determines that the operation state is not a normal operation state when an output state of zero is acquired because power of a predetermined voltage is not supplied. Monitoring support device.
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