WO2020031629A1 - 流体制御装置、流体制御機器、及び動作解析システム - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a technique for precisely monitoring an entire fluid supply line having a plurality of fluid control devices.
- a fluid control device such as an automatic valve is used for a fluid supply line that supplies a process fluid used in a semiconductor manufacturing process.
- semiconductor manufacturing processes such as ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) have been advanced, and a fluid supply line capable of finely controlling a process fluid has been demanded more than before.
- ALD Atomic Layer Deposition
- fluid control devices capable of monitoring the state of valves more precisely have been proposed.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a valve including a body in which a first flow path and a second flow path are formed, and a valve body that communicates or shuts off the first flow path and the second flow path.
- the body has a base having a first surface located on the valve body side, a second surface located on the opposite side of the first surface, and a first connecting portion having a third surface forming a step with the second surface.
- a second connecting portion having a first surface and a fourth surface forming a step portion, wherein the first flow path has a 1-1 flow path and a 1-2 flow path,
- the 1-1 port of the -1 flow path opens to the third surface
- the 1-3 port of the 1-2 flow path communicates with the 1-2 port of the 1-1 flow path
- the valve element
- the first to fourth ports of the first to second channels open to the fourth surface, and the first and second channels can communicate with each other via the first to third ports.
- the first connection is to the body of another valve That to a portion corresponding to the second connecting portion are connected, a valve and a flow path corresponding to the 1-2 passage in the body of the 1-1 passage and another valve communicates is proposed.
- each fluid control device is affected by an opening / closing operation of another fluid control device, a change in flow rate, and the like. Therefore, simply controlling or monitoring each fluid control device alone cannot meet the demands of advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes in recent years.
- an object of the present invention is to precisely monitor the entire fluid supply line constituted by a plurality of fluid control devices.
- a fluid control device is a fluid control device in which a plurality of fluid control devices are integrated, and the fluid control device acquires operation information in the devices.
- the fluid control device further includes a determination processing unit that determines an abnormality of the fluid controller based on the operation information, and the communication processing unit, together with self-identification information, determines whether an abnormality of the fluid control device has occurred.
- the determination result may be transmitted to the external terminal at a different timing for each of the fluid control devices.
- the communication processing unit may further transmit operation information of the fluid control device or a determination result of an abnormality to the predetermined information processing device at a predetermined cycle.
- a fluid control device is a fluid control device that constitutes a fluid control device by integrating a plurality of fluid control devices, and an operation information acquisition mechanism that acquires operation information in the device, and a self-identification information. And communication processing means for transmitting the operation information to an external terminal at different timings for each of the fluid control devices, together with the self-identification information.
- an operation analysis system includes an operation analysis system that analyzes an operation of each of a fluid supply line including a plurality of fluid control devices or a fluid control device including a plurality of fluid supply lines.
- a system comprising: device information storage means for storing self-identification information of fluid control devices constituting the same fluid supply line or the same fluid control device in association with each other; and operating together with the self-identification information from the fluid control device.
- the association information storage means Based on the operation information acquisition means for acquiring information and the self-identification information, referring to the association information storage means, specify the same fluid supply line or the fluid control device constituting the same fluid control device, and Based on operation information of the same fluid supply line or fluid control devices constituting the same fluid control device, all of the fluid supply lines Or having, an analysis processing means for analyzing the operation or state of the fluid control devices from operation of the whole fluid control device.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a connection of the fluid control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a fluid control device constituting a fluid control device according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA showing an internal structure of a fluid control device constituting the fluid control device according to the present embodiment, wherein (a) shows a valve closed state, and (b) shows a valve open state.
- FIG. 3 is a BB cross-sectional view showing an internal structure of a fluid control device constituting the fluid control device according to the present embodiment, wherein (a) is a valve closed state, and (b) is a valve open state.
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a fluid control device constituting a fluid control device according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA showing an internal structure of a fluid
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a fluid control device included in the fluid control device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a fluid control device included in the fluid control device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a fluid control device included in the fluid control device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions of a fluid control device and an external terminal that constitute the fluid control device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions of a fluid control device and an external terminal that constitute the fluid control device according to the embodiment.
- the fluid control device G includes three fluid supply lines L1, L2, and L3 according to the present embodiment.
- the “fluid supply line (L1, L2, L3)” is one of the constituent units of the fluid control device (G) also referred to as a gas unit, and includes a path through which the process fluid flows and a path along the path.
- This is the smallest structural unit that is configured by a group of fluid control devices arranged and that controls a process fluid and can independently process an object to be processed.
- the fluid control device is usually configured by arranging a plurality of the fluid supply lines in parallel.
- “external” or “out-of-line” refers to a part or mechanism that does not constitute a fluid control device or a fluid supply line.
- a drive pressure supply source that supplies a drive pressure to supply necessary power to the fluid control device, and a terminal and a device configured to be able to communicate with the fluid control device.
- Each of the fluid supply lines L1, L2, and L3 communicates a plurality of fluid control devices in a fluid-tight manner.
- the fluid control devices include valves (V11 to V14, V21 to V24, and V31 to V34) and a flow control device. (F1 to F3).
- the valves (V11 to V14, V21 to V24, V31 to V34) may be collectively referred to as a valve V
- the flow control devices (F1 to F3) may be collectively referred to as a flow control device F.
- the valve V and the flow control device F may be regarded as a high-level concept of a device for controlling a fluid, and may be collectively referred to as a fluid control device A.
- the valve V is a valve used in the gas line of the fluid control device G, such as a diaphragm valve, and a plurality of valves V are integrated to constitute the fluid control device G together with other fluid control devices A.
- the valve V is provided with a pressure sensor P (described later in FIG. 3 and the like), a magnetic sensor, and the like at a predetermined location as an operation information acquisition mechanism for acquiring operation information of the valve V. Can be transmitted to the external terminal 6 connected to the valve V.
- valve V is an air-operated direct diaphragm valve, and includes a valve body 1, a bonnet part 2, a cover part 3, and an actuator part 4, as shown in FIGS.
- the valve body 1 includes a base portion 11 in which a flow path is formed, and a substantially cylindrical shape cylindrical portion 12 provided on the base portion 11.
- the base 11 has a rectangular shape in a plan view.
- the base 11 is a portion installed on a substrate or a manifold block.
- the cylindrical portion 12 has a hollow shape with an open end face on the side where the bonnet portion 2 is provided, and the hollow inside constitutes a concave portion 12a in which the bonnet portion 2 is accommodated.
- the cylindrical portion 12 has a length in the axial direction, and has an opening at one end on the side where the bonnet portion 2 is disposed and opposite to the base portion 11, and from the outside to the concave portion 12 a side.
- a through slit 12b is provided.
- the flexible cable 51 extending from the bonnet wall 25 is led from the inside to the outside through the slit 12b.
- An inflow path 111 into which the fluid flows in, an outflow path 113 through which the fluid flows out, and a valve chamber 112 communicating with the inflow path 111 and the outflow path 113 are formed below the concave portion 12a and in the base portion 11.
- the inflow passage 111, the outflow passage 113, and the valve chamber 112 integrally form a flow passage through which the fluid flows.
- the bonnet portion 2 is disposed so as to be housed in the concave portion 12a of the valve body 1.
- the bonnet section 2 includes a sheet 21, a diaphragm 22, a diaphragm holder 23, a bonnet 24, and a bonnet wall 25.
- the annular seat 21 is provided at the periphery of the opening of the inflow passage 111 in the valve chamber 112. By bringing the diaphragm 22 into and out of contact with the sheet 21, the fluid can be circulated from the inflow path 111 to the outflow path 113, or the flow can be blocked.
- the diaphragm 22 is made of a metal such as stainless steel or a Ni-Co alloy, and is a spherical shell-like member whose central portion bulges in a convex shape, and separates the flow path from the space in which the actuator unit 4 operates. I have.
- the diaphragm 22 is not pressed by the diaphragm retainer 23, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 4B, the diaphragm 22 is separated from the sheet 21, and the inflow path 111 and the outflow path 113 are separated from each other. It will be in the state of communication.
- the central portion of the diaphragm 22 is deformed and is in contact with the sheet 21.
- the outflow path 113 is shut off.
- the diaphragm holder 23 is provided above the diaphragm 22, and presses the center of the diaphragm 22 in conjunction with the vertical movement of the piston 43.
- the diaphragm retainer 23 includes a substantially columnar base portion 231 and an enlarged diameter portion 232 that is enlarged at one end on the side that comes into contact with the diaphragm 22.
- the base portion 231 is formed with a bottomed groove 231 a having a length in the axial direction and having an open end on the opposite side to the enlarged diameter portion 232.
- a shaft rod portion of a screw 25d screwed into the screw hole 25c of the bonnet wall 25 is slidably fitted into the groove 231a.
- the groove 231a and the screw 25d constitute a rotation restricting means for restricting the rotation of the diaphragm retainer 23 in the circumferential direction. As a result, the diaphragm retainer 23 moves up and down in conjunction with the piston 43, but moves in the circumferential direction. Rotation is restricted.
- the base body 231 is provided with a magnet M1 constituting a magnetic sensor.
- the magnet M1 constitutes a magnetic sensor described later together with the magnetic body M2 attached to the bonnet wall 25.
- the magnet M1 is mounted on the opposite side of the groove 231a of the base 231.
- other magnets on the base 231 may be used. It can also be attached at the position.
- the bonnet 24 has a substantially cylindrical shape and is housed in the recess 12 a of the valve body 1.
- the diaphragm 22 is sandwiched between the lower end of the bonnet 24 and the valve body 1, and a seal is formed between the diaphragm 22 and the valve body 1 at this portion.
- the hood wall 25 is accommodated in the recess 24a formed above the partition 241 or on the side where the actuator 4 is provided.
- the partition part 241 and the bonnet wall 25 are provided with screw holes 241b and through holes 25e at positions corresponding to each other, and the bonnet wall 25 is screwed to the bonnet 24 with bolts 25f.
- the partition 241 of the bonnet 24 has a certain thickness, and an O-ring O2 is interposed between the inner peripheral surface of the through hole 241a formed in the partition 24 and the diaphragm holder 23. . Thereby, the airtightness of the closed space S2 defined by the partition part 241, the diaphragm 22, and the diaphragm retainer 23 is secured.
- the partition 241 of the bonnet 24 is provided with a communication hole 241d that communicates with the pressure sensor P attached to the bonnet wall 25. Since the pressure sensor P is provided through the communication hole 241d, the pressure in the closed space S2 defined by the partition part 241, the diaphragm 22, and the diaphragm holder can be measured.
- a through hole 241c is provided on a side surface of the bonnet 24 for leading out the flexible cable 51 derived from the bonnet wall 25 housed inside.
- the bonnet wall 25 is a member provided inside the hood 24.
- the bonnet wall 25 has a shape in which a thick, substantially disk-shaped member is hollowed out in a substantially C shape in plan view.
- a through hole 25a through which the base portion 231 of the diaphragm holder 23 is inserted.
- an opening 25b is provided to open the penetration hole 25a outward in the radial direction of the bonnet wall 25.
- a screw hole 25c which is threaded radially outward from the through hole 25a is formed at a predetermined position in the thickness portion of the bonnet wall 25.
- a screw 25d is screwed into the screw hole 25c from the outside, and the axial center portion of the screwed screw 25d escapes toward the through hole 25a, and the groove of the diaphragm retainer 23 inserted into the through hole 25a. 231a is slidably fitted.
- a through hole 25 e is provided in the bonnet wall 25 at a position corresponding to the screw hole 241 b of the hood 24.
- Bolts 25f are screwed into the screw holes 241b and the through holes 25e in a state where the hood wall 25 is disposed on the partition portion 241 of the hood 24, whereby the hood wall 25 is fixed to the hood 24.
- a flat plate-shaped magnetic body M2 is fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the bonnet wall 25 in the vicinity of the opening 25b so as to cover the opening 25b.
- the magnetic body M2 forms a magnetic sensor described later together with the magnet M1 attached to the diaphragm holder 23.
- the cover 3 presses and holds the actuator body 41 and the valve body 1 integrally, and connects the circuit board 52 and the connector 53 provided on the circuit board 52 to the valve V.
- a fixing means for fixing is constituted.
- the cover unit 3 includes a cover 31 and flat plates 32 and 33.
- the cover 31 has a substantially U shape, and the actuator body 41 and the end of the valve body 1 are fitted inside the cover 31.
- screw holes 31a are provided corresponding to positions where the actuator bodies 41 are fitted.
- a screw hole 31c is provided in the thickness portion of the cover 31.
- the screws 32d are screwed into the screw holes 31c through the through holes 32b, 33b of the plates 32, 33, so that the plates 32, 33 are attached to the cover 31.
- the plates 32 and 33 are screwed and fixed to the cover 31 in a state where the ends of the actuator body 41 and the valve body 1 are fitted inside the cover 31. In the fixed state, the actuator body 41 is located between the cover 31 and the cover 31. And the valve body 1 are held under clamping pressure. Below the plate 32, a notch portion 32a cut out like a tongue is formed, and the flexible cable 51 is led out to the circuit board 52 provided with the connector 53 via the notch portion 32a.
- the plate 33 is screwed and fixed to the plate 32 and the cover 31 with the circuit board 52 interposed between the plate 33 and the plate 32, and holds the circuit board 52 between the plate 32 and the plate 32.
- the plate 33 is provided with a substantially rectangular through hole 33a at the center, and the connector 53 provided on the circuit board 52 comes out of the through hole 33a.
- the cover portion 3 is connected to the valve V by directing the connector 53 in a diagonal direction of the rectangular base portion 11 as shown in FIG. It is fixed.
- the reason why the connector 53 is fixed in such an orientation is as follows. That is, in the case of configuring the fluid control device G unitized by the plurality of valves V, in order to reduce the gap as much as possible by aligning the directions of the adjacent rectangular bases 11 due to the demand for integration, Preferably, a valve V is provided on the manifold block.
- a valve V is provided on the manifold block.
- the actuator section 4 is provided on the bonnet section 2.
- the actuator section 4 includes an actuator body 41, an actuator cap 42, a piston 43, and a spring 44, as shown in FIGS.
- FIGS. 5 Although the internal structure of the actuator unit 4 is omitted in FIG. 5, the internal structure is as shown in FIGS.
- the actuator body 41 is interposed between the piston 43 and the bonnet 24. As shown in FIG. 5, the actuator body 41 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and a through hole 41a through which the piston 43 and the diaphragm retainer 23 are inserted is provided in the center portion along the length direction. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the piston 43 and the diaphragm holder 23 are in contact with each other in the through hole 41 a, and the diaphragm holder 23 moves up and down in conjunction with the vertical movement of the piston 43.
- a peripheral wall 411 formed of an annular ridge is formed on the upper end surface on the side where the piston 43 is provided, and is formed between a flat horizontal surface inside the peripheral wall 411 and the lower end surface of the enlarged diameter portion 431 of the piston 43.
- a driving pressure introduction chamber S1 into which a driving pressure is introduced is formed.
- an external thread is cut on the outer peripheral surface of the actuator body 41 on the side where the piston 43 is provided, and the external thread is screwed with a female screw cut on the inner peripheral surface of the actuator cap 42 to thereby form the actuator.
- the body 41 is attached to one end of the actuator cap 42.
- the longitudinal center portion of the actuator body 41 is formed in a substantially hexagonal shape in cross section, and the hexagonal portion in cross section and the upper end portion of the valve body 1 are integrally pressed by the cover 31.
- the actuator cap 42 is a cap-shaped member having an open lower end, and houses a piston 43 and a spring 44 therein.
- An opening 42 a communicating with the driving pressure introduction passage 432 of the piston 43 is provided on the upper end surface of the actuator cap 42.
- the lower end of the actuator cap 42 is closed by screwing the upper part of the actuator body 41.
- the piston 43 moves up and down in response to the supply and stop of the driving pressure, and causes the diaphragm 22 to contact and separate from the sheet 21 via the diaphragm presser 23.
- a substantially central portion of the piston 43 in the axial center direction is expanded in a disk shape, and the portion constitutes an enlarged diameter portion 431.
- the piston 43 receives the urging force of the spring 44 on the upper surface side of the enlarged diameter portion 431.
- a drive pressure introduction chamber S1 to which a drive pressure is supplied is formed at the lower end side of the enlarged diameter portion 431.
- a drive pressure introduction passage 432 for communicating the opening 43a formed on the upper end surface with the drive pressure introduction chamber S1 formed on the lower end side of the enlarged diameter portion 431 is provided inside the piston 43.
- the opening 43a of the piston 43 communicates with the opening 42a of the actuator cap 42, and an introduction pipe for introducing driving pressure from the outside is connected to the opening 42a, whereby the driving pressure is supplied to the driving pressure introduction chamber S1. Supplied.
- An O-ring O41 is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the enlarged diameter portion 431 of the piston 43, and the O-ring O41 seals between the outer peripheral surface of the enlarged diameter portion 431 of the piston 43 and the peripheral wall 411 of the actuator body 41. ing.
- An O-ring O42 is also attached to the lower end of the piston 43, and the O-ring O42 seals between the outer peripheral surface of the piston 43 and the inner peripheral surface of the through hole 41a of the actuator body 41.
- the O-rings O41 and O42 form a driving pressure introducing chamber S1 communicating with the driving pressure introducing passage 432 in the piston 43, and the airtightness of the driving pressure introducing chamber S1 is ensured.
- the spring 44 is wound around the outer peripheral surface of the piston 43 and contacts the upper surface of the enlarged diameter portion 431 of the piston 43 to urge the piston 43 downward, that is, in a direction to press the diaphragm 22 down.
- the valve V includes a pressure sensor P and a magnetic sensor including a magnet M1 and a magnetic body M2 as sensors constituting an operation information acquisition mechanism for acquiring operation information in the device.
- the pressure sensor P is mounted on the lower surface of the bonnet wall 25 or on the flow path side, and is defined by the diaphragm 22, the partition 241 of the bonnet 24, and the diaphragm holder 23 through the communication hole 241d.
- the pressure sensor P includes a pressure-sensitive element that detects a change in pressure, a conversion element that converts a pressure detection value detected by the pressure-sensitive element into an electric signal, and the like.
- the pressure sensor P can detect the pressure in the closed space S2 defined by the diaphragm 22, the partition 241 of the bonnet 24, and the diaphragm holder 23.
- packing 26 is interposed at a position where the pressure sensor P communicates with the communication hole 241d, and an airtight state is secured.
- the pressure sensor P may detect either the gauge pressure or the atmospheric pressure. In each case, a threshold value referred to by the determination processing unit 62 (described later with reference to FIG. 8) is set. I just need.
- a magnetic body M2 is attached to the opening 25b of the bonnet wall 25, and the magnetic body M2 constitutes a magnetic sensor together with the magnet M1 attached to the diaphragm holder 23.
- the opening and closing operation of the valve can be detected by the magnetic sensor as described below. That is, while the magnet M1 moves up and down in response to the up and down movement of the diaphragm holder 23, the magnetic body M2 is fixed inside the valve body 1 together with the bonnet wall 25 and the bonnet 24.
- the magnetic sensor has a planar coil, an oscillating circuit, and an integrating circuit, and the oscillating frequency changes in accordance with a change in the distance from the magnet M1 at the opposing position. Then, by converting this frequency by an integrating circuit to obtain an integrated value, it is possible to measure not only the open / closed state of the valve V, but also the opening degree when the valve is opened.
- a magnetic sensor is used.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and other types of sensors such as an optical position sensor may be used in other embodiments.
- One end of a flexible cable 51 for communication having flexibility is connected to each of the pressure sensor P and the magnetic sensor (more specifically, the magnetic sensor is connected to the magnetic body M2). Is connected to a circuit board 52 provided outside the valve V1.
- a processing module 7 (described later with reference to FIG. 8) configured to execute transmission and reception of information is configured on the circuit board 52, so that the external terminal 6 connected to the connector 53 Operation information acquired from the pressure sensor P or the magnetic sensor can be transmitted.
- a flexible board (FPC) is used for the flexible cable 51 and the circuit board 52, and the flexible cable 51, the circuit board 52, and the connector 53 are integrally formed.
- FPC flexible board
- the processing module 7 may be stored in the valve V1 separately from the circuit board 52, or may be configured as a part of the pressure sensor P or the magnetic sensor.
- the type and shape of the connector 53 can be appropriately designed according to various standards.
- a driving pressure sensor for detecting a driving pressure for detecting a driving pressure
- a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature in a flow path for measuring a temperature in a flow path
- a piston 43 or a diaphragm presser 23 may be used as the operation information acquisition mechanism realized by the above-described pressure sensor P and the magnetic sensor. It can also be realized by using a limit switch or the like for detecting a behavior.
- the plurality of fluid control devices A constituting the fluid control device G have a bus-type connection structure connected in parallel to the external terminal 6.
- the external terminal 6 collects operation information supplied from the subordinate fluid control devices A, and monitors individual operations of the valve V and the flow control device F. Further, by identifying which fluid supply line L1, L2, L3 or fluid control device G each fluid control device A constitutes, each fluid supply line L1, L2, L3, or fluid control device G is united. It is also possible to analyze the operation and detect an abnormality.
- a diagnosis mode is provided separately from the normal operation, and the opening and closing of each fluid control device A is appropriately controlled. Measure the pressure at a given position. From the measured value of the pressure, a pressure that should not be detected if the predetermined fluid control device A is closed is detected, or a pressure that should be detected if the predetermined fluid control device A is open cannot be detected. By doing so, the abnormality of the fluid control device A can be diagnosed.
- FIG. 8 shows an example of a functional configuration in which the operation information of each of the fluid supply lines L1, L2, and L3 is collected in the external terminal 6, and the external terminal 6 can detect the presence or absence of an abnormality in the fluid control device A. Is shown. Accordingly, as an example of the processing of the motion analysis, a case will be described in which the abnormality detection processing is executed by the fluid control device A and the external terminal 6 communicably connected to the fluid control device A.
- the processing module 7 provided in the fluid control device A includes an identification information storage unit 71 and a communication processing unit 72.
- the processing module 7 is configured by, for example, an arithmetic circuit and a memory provided on the circuit board 52.
- the identification information storage unit 71 is a storage unit that stores self-identification information issued for each of the fluid control device A or the processing module 7.
- the self-identification information is unique information for each fluid control device A or each processing module 7, and by referring to this information, a specific fluid control device A can be identified from a plurality of fluid control devices A.
- the communication processing unit 72 is a functional unit for executing a process of transmitting data to the external terminal 6 connected via the connector 53.
- the processing module 7 is configured to be able to cooperate with a pressure sensor P or a magnetic sensor as an operation information acquisition mechanism by a flexible cable 51, and transmits operation information of the fluid control device A from the pressure sensor P or the magnetic sensor. When acquired, the acquired operation information can be transmitted to the external terminal 6 together with the self-identification information by the communication processing unit 72.
- the external terminal 6 transmits and receives data to and from the valve V by a wired connection via the connector 53.
- wireless LAN wireless LAN
- Bluetooth registered trademark
- infrared communication or Zigbee (Registered trademark) or the like
- data can be transmitted and received by wireless communication.
- the flow control device F may be provided with either a wired or wireless communication means.
- the communication processing unit 72 can transmit the operation information at an arbitrary set predetermined cycle such as one hour or one day.
- an arbitrary set predetermined cycle such as one hour or one day.
- the closed space S2 is an airtight space, even if a minute leak occurs, it is unlikely to cause a problem immediately. Therefore, there is no problem even if transmission is performed at a predetermined cycle. Further, when information is transmitted in a predetermined cycle as described above, power consumption can be suppressed.
- the communication processing unit 72 can transmit the self-identification information and the operation information to the external terminal 6 at different timings for each fluid control device A.
- the method of setting different timings for each fluid control device A is not particularly limited. For example, the acquisition of self-identification information and operation information from the external terminal 6 to each fluid control device A at a preset time interval and sequence. Can be realized by requesting In addition, after determining a random order from random numbers generated based on a predetermined calculation formula, it requests a predetermined fluid control device A to acquire self-identification information and operation information in accordance with the order, and After acquiring the self-identification information and the operation information from A, the next fluid control device A may be requested to acquire the self-identification information and the operation information. Alternatively, the fluid control device A itself may randomly determine a predetermined date and time from a preset fixed period, and transmit the self-identification information and the operation information to the external terminal 6 at the predetermined date and time. .
- the problem of packet collision can be avoided, and temporary overload of processing can be prevented as compared with the case of simultaneous transmission.
- communication is established by radio, unlike the case of simultaneous transmission, it is not necessary to change the radio channel used for data transmission for each fluid control device A, so that many channels are prepared. No need.
- connection means between the fluid control device A and the external terminal 6 is realized by Bluetooth (registered trademark), the number of simultaneous connections is limited (usually seven). More than one fluid control device A can be used.
- the transmission timing of the self-identification information and the operation information can be performed for each of the fluid control devices A, and also can be performed for each of the fluid supply lines L1, L2, and L3, or for each of the fluid control devices G.
- the external terminal 6 constitutes an abnormality detection device that acquires operation information from the fluid control device A and detects an abnormality of the fluid control device A based on the operation information.
- an abnormality detecting device that detects an abnormality particularly caused by leakage of a fluid from the flow path to the closed space S2 is configured.
- the external terminal 6 is a so-called personal computer or server, a portable terminal or the like capable of transmitting / receiving and processing data, and includes a CPU (a computer program executed by the CPU, a RAM for storing a computer program and predetermined data). Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), and hardware resources such as an external storage device such as a hard disk drive, so that the device information storage unit 61, the discrimination processing unit 62, the correction processing unit 63, the communication processing unit 64 Is provided.
- a CPU a computer program executed by the CPU
- RAM for storing a computer program and predetermined data
- Access Memory Read Only Memory
- hardware resources such as an external storage device such as a hard disk drive
- the device information storage unit 61 is a storage unit that stores self-identification information of each fluid control device A.
- the self-identification information of each fluid control device A is associated with that of another fluid control device A constituting the same fluid supply lines L1, L2, L3 and the fluid control device G. Thereby, one fluid control device A can be distinguished from another fluid control device A, and the fluid control devices constituting the same fluid supply lines L1, L2, L3 and the fluid control device G as the one fluid control device A A can be identified.
- the determination processing unit 62 determines whether there is an operation abnormality of the fluid control device A based on the operation information provided from the fluid control device A. Specifically, the operation information is compared with a predetermined threshold value stored in a reference table or the like. In the case of the valve V, by comparing a predetermined threshold value held in a reference table or the like with a detected value of the pressure detected by the pressure sensor P, the valve caused by leakage of the fluid into the closed space S2 or the like is obtained. A process for determining abnormality of V is executed. That is, during normal use, the threshold value of the pressure in the closed space S2 assumed when the valve V is opened or closed is set as the predetermined threshold value.
- the determination processing unit 62 constitutes an analysis processing unit that analyzes the operation of the fluid control device A together with the correction processing unit 63.
- the correction processing unit 63 corrects a predetermined threshold value that the determination processing unit 62 refers to in order to determine the leakage of the fluid to the closed space S2 according to the air pressure, the external temperature, and the like detected by the operation information acquisition mechanism. .
- the correction processing unit 63 discriminates the change in the pressure in the closed space S2 caused by the pressure of the air from the change in the pressure in the closed space S2 caused by the abnormality of the valve V.
- the predetermined threshold value is corrected so that the abnormality of V can be determined. Specifically, when the air is introduced, the pressure in the closed space S2 decreases because the pressure in the closed space S2 decreases, and when the air is discharged, the pressure in the closed space S2 increases. Is corrected to a higher value.
- the determination processing unit 62 determines the change in the pressure in the closed space S2 caused by the abnormality of the valve V such as the leakage of the fluid, regardless of the change in the pressure in the closed space S2 due to the change in the pressure of the air. can do.
- a drive pressure sensor is used as the operation information acquisition mechanism, it is possible to determine a pressure change in the closed space S2 due to fluid leakage or the like even during the opening and closing operation of the valve V. That is, the transient pressure change in the closed space S2 at the moment when the piston 43 moves can be corrected by experimentally obtaining an appropriate transfer function for converting the drive pressure into a necessary correction value. .
- the detected value of the pressure sensor P does not increase even though the pressure increase in the closed space S2 is expected from the detected value of the driving pressure sensor, it is determined that the piston 43 or the pressure sensor P has failed. Can be.
- the pressure in the closed space S2 also changes depending on the external temperature. Therefore, the correction processing unit 63 distinguishes between the change in the pressure in the closed space S2 due to the external temperature and the change in the pressure in the closed space S2 caused by the abnormality of the valve V.
- the predetermined threshold value is corrected so that the abnormality of (1) can be determined. Specifically, the threshold value is corrected to a high value according to the rise of the external temperature, and the threshold value is corrected to a low value according to the fall of the external temperature.
- the determination processing unit 62 determines the change in the pressure in the closed space S2 caused by the abnormality of the valve V such as leakage of the fluid, regardless of the change in the pressure in the closed space S2 due to the change in the external temperature. can do.
- the communication processing unit 64 is a functional unit that transmits and receives data to and from the fluid control device A.
- the communication method is not particularly limited, but is connected to the valve V according to the present embodiment via the connector 53, and receives operation information from the connected valve V.
- the information received by the external terminal 6 from the fluid control device A is appropriately provided to the terminal used by the supervisor or the like in response to a request from the terminal used by the administrator or the supervisor of the fluid control device A. You.
- the external terminal 6 directly performs data communication with the fluid control device A.
- the present invention is not limited thereto, and the relay device that relays data transmission / reception may be appropriately disconnected to perform communication. You can also
- the fluid control device A can be removed from the line. Instead, it can be individually identified and its operating state can be diagnosed. Further, it is possible not only to analyze the operation information for each fluid control device A but also to precisely monitor the entire line. In addition, since the operation information of the fluid control device A is collected in the external terminal 6, a monitoring person or the like of the fluid control device A can monitor the operation state of the fluid control device A without burden.
- valve V since an abnormality is detected by detecting a pressure in the closed space S2 and comparing a predetermined threshold value with a detection value, an abnormality in which a negative pressure occurs in the closed space S2 occurs. But this can be detected.
- the reason why the analysis of the operation of the entire line contributes to precise monitoring of the fluid supply lines L1, L2, and L3 is, for example, for a plurality of fluid control devices A constituting the fluid supply line L1, and for some of the fluid control devices A. This is because, even when the opening / closing operation is performed and the opening / closing operation is not performed on the remaining fluid control devices A, the remaining fluid control devices A are affected by the opening / closing operation by some of the fluid control devices A.
- the analysis result of the operation information of the entire line can be used for, for example, performing data mining to determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the fluid supply lines L1, L2, and L3, and to predict an abnormality.
- the operation time of the fluid control device A in the entire line the number of times the predetermined fluid control device A actually performs the opening / closing operation, the time affected by the opening / closing operation of the other fluid control device A, and the like. Because it can be grasped, it is necessary to judge the timing of maintenance and component replacement based on the operation time of the entire line, and to detect the abnormality by comparing the opening and closing speed of each fluid control device A on the same line Can be.
- the fluid control device A is caused to execute the detection of an abnormality, the external terminal 6 is aggregated with the result of the abnormality determination, and the operation analysis is performed based on the result.
- the processing module 8 included in the fluid control device A has a functional unit including an identification information storage unit 81, a determination processing unit 82, a correction processing unit 83, and a communication processing unit 84.
- the external terminal 6 includes a device information storage unit 61, a communication processing unit 64, and an analysis processing unit 65.
- the discrimination processing unit 82 and the correction processing unit 83 determine the presence or absence of an abnormality based on the operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition mechanism, as well as the discrimination processing unit 62 and the correction processing unit 63 described above.
- the determination result is transmitted to the external terminal 6.
- the fluid control device A can transmit not only the result of the abnormality determination but also the operation information to the external terminal 6 together.
- the external terminal 6 that has received this can identify the fluid control device A based on the self-identification information and grasp the determination result of the presence or absence of an abnormality.
- the analysis processing unit 65 refers to the self-identification information of each fluid control device A stored in the device information storage unit 61 based on the abnormality determination result and the operation information received from each fluid control device A, The operation can be analyzed for each of the fluid supply lines L1, L2, L3, or for each fluid control device G.
- the fluid control device A when it is determined that the fluid control device A has an abnormality, the fluid control device A may be provided with a means for issuing a warning to that effect. Specifically, for example, it can be constituted by a visible lamp or the like. This applies to other embodiments described later.
- a temperature sensor (not shown), a limit switch (not shown), and the like can be attached as the operation information acquisition mechanism.
- the temperature sensor is, for example, a sensor that measures the temperature of the fluid, and is installed near the flow channel and measures the temperature of the location, so that the temperature of the installation location is the same as the temperature of the fluid flowing in the flow channel. Can be considered.
- the limit switch is fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the piston 43, and the switch is switched according to the vertical movement of the piston 43. Thereby, the number of times of opening and closing of the valve V, the frequency of opening and closing, the opening and closing speed, and the like can be detected.
- the mounting position of the operation information acquisition mechanism is not limited, and may be mounted outside the fluid control device A on the drive pressure supply path or on the electric wiring in view of its function.
- valves V and the flow rate control device F that configure the same fluid supply lines L1, L2, and L3 are connected to enable information transmission and reception.
- the information acquired by the operation information acquisition mechanism in the valve V constituting L2 and L3 is collected in the flow control device F, and is combined with the operation information of the flow control device F in a predetermined information processing device provided outside the line. You can also send it.
- the external terminal 6 is connected to a sensor or an arithmetic unit to not only collect operation information of the flow control device F1 but also actively emit a predetermined instruction signal to control each fluid control device A. Is also good.
- the fluid control device G includes three fluid supply lines L1, L2, and L3.
- the application of the present invention is not limited by the number of lines.
- the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art may change or add various configurations, means, or functions without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is possible.
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近年、ALD(Atomic Layer Deposition)等、半導体製造プロセスが高度化し、従来以上にプロセス流体を微細に制御可能な流体供給ラインが求められている。そして、高度化した半導体製造プロセスの要求を満たすため、例えばバルブの状態をより精密に監視可能な流体制御機器が提案されている。
図1に示されるように、流体制御装置Gは、本実施形態に係る3つの流体供給ラインL1、L2、L3を備えている。
また、以下の説明において言及する「外部」又は「ライン外」とは、流体制御装置や流体供給ラインを構成しない部分又は機構であって、外部又はライン外の機構には、流体制御装置の駆動に必要な電力を供給する電力供給減や駆動圧を供給する駆動圧供給源、流体制御装置と通信可能に構成された端末や装置等が含まれる。
なお、以下の説明では、バルブ(V11~V14、V21~V24、V31~V34)をバルブV、流量制御装置(F1~F3)を流量制御装置Fとまとめて称することがある。また、バルブVと流量制御装置Fを、流体を制御する機器という上位概念的で捉え、まとめて流体制御機器Aと称することがある。
バルブVは、ダイヤフラムバルブ等、流体制御装置Gのガスラインで使用されるバルブであり、複数、集積して他の流体制御機器Aと共に流体制御装置Gを構成する。
このバルブVには、バルブVの動作情報を取得する動作情報取得機構として、所定の箇所に圧力センサP(図3等において後述)や磁気センサ等が取り付けられており、センサによって検出されたデータは、バルブVに接続されている外部端末6に送信することができる。
基台部11は平面視矩形状からなり、複数のバルブVによってユニット化された流体制御装置Gを構成する場合には、基板あるいはマニホールドブロック上に設置される部分となる。
この円筒部12には、軸心方向に長さを有し、ボンネット部2が配設される側であって基台部11とは反対側の一端が開口すると共に、外側から凹部12a側へ貫通したスリット12bが設けられている。このスリット12bを介して、ボンネットウォール25から延び出したフレキシブルケーブル51が内側から外側へ導出される。
このダイヤフラム押え23は、略円柱状の基体部231と、ダイヤフラム22に当接する側の一端側において拡径した拡径部232からなる。
ダイヤフラム22はボンネット24の下端部とバルブボディ1との間に挟持されており、この部分でダイヤフラム22とバルブボディ1との間のシールが形成される。
ボンネット24の内部には、ダイヤフラム押え23が貫挿される貫挿孔241aが中心部に形成された略円盤状の仕切部241が設けられている。
仕切部241の上方ないしは、アクチュエータ部4が配設される側に形成される凹部24aには、ボンネットウォール25が収容される。仕切部241とボンネットウォール25には夫々、互いに対応する位置にネジ穴241bと貫通孔25eが設けられており、ボンネット24にボンネットウォール25がボルト25fによって螺設される。
また、ボンネット24の仕切部241には、ボンネットウォール25に取り付けられている圧力センサPに連通する連通孔241dが設けられている。連通孔241dを介して圧力センサPが設けられていることにより、仕切部241、ダイヤフラム22、及びダイヤフラム押えによって画定された閉空間S2内の圧力を測定することができる。
このカバー部3は、カバー31と平板状のプレート32、33を備える。
カバー31の両側面には、アクチュエータボディ41が嵌め込まれる位置に対応してネジ孔31aが設けられている。これにより、バルブボディ1が内側にはめ込まれた状態でネジ孔31aにネジ31bを螺入させ、ネジ31bの先端をバルブボディ1に圧接させると、バルブボディ1をカバー31の内側に挟持することができる。
このプレート32の下方には、舌片状に切り欠いた切欠部32aが形成されており、フレキシブルケーブル51はこの切欠部32aを介して、コネクタ53が設けられた回路基板52へ導出される。
このプレート33には、中央部に略矩形状の貫通孔33aが設けられており、回路基板52に設けられたコネクタ53はこの貫通孔33aから外側へ抜け出る。
このアクチュエータ部4は図3及び図4に示されるように、アクチュエータボディ41、アクチュエータキャップ42、ピストン43、バネ44を備える。なお、図5においては、アクチュエータ部4の内部構造を省略しているが、内部構造は図3及び図4に示されるとおりである。
このアクチュエータボディ41は図5に示されるように略円柱形状からなり、中心部には、ピストン43とダイヤフラム押え23が貫挿される貫挿孔41aが長さ方向に沿って設けられている。図2及び図3に示されるように、貫挿孔41a内ではピストン43とダイヤフラム押え23が当接しており、ダイヤフラム押え23はピストン43の上下動に連動して上下動する。
アクチュエータキャップ42の上端面には、ピストン43の駆動圧導入路432に連通する開口部42aが設けられている。
アクチュエータキャップ42の下端部は、アクチュエータボディ41の上部が螺合して閉止されている。
このピストン43の軸心方向略中央は円盤状に拡径しており、当該箇所は拡径部431を構成している。ピストン43は、拡径部431の上面側においてバネ44の付勢力を受ける。また、拡径部431の下端側には、駆動圧が供給される駆動圧導入室S1が形成される。
一方、駆動圧導入室S1にエアが導入されなくなると、ピストン43がバネ44の付勢力に従って下方に押し下げられる。これにより、ダイヤフラム22がシート21に当接して閉弁した状態となって、流体の流通が遮断される。
圧力センサPは図4に示されるように、ボンネットウォール25の下面、ないしは流路側に取り付けられており、連通孔241dを介して、ダイヤフラム22、ボンネット24の仕切部241、及びダイヤフラム押え23によって画定された閉空間S2に連通している。この圧力センサPは、圧力変化を検出する感圧素子や、感圧素子によって検出された圧力の検出値を電気信号に変換する変換素子等によって構成される。これにより圧力センサPは、ダイヤフラム22、ボンネット24の仕切部241、及びダイヤフラム押え23によって画定された閉空間S2内の圧力を検出することができる。
なお、圧力センサPが連通孔241dに通じる箇所にはパッキン26が介装されており、気密状態が担保されている。
この磁気センサによって以下の通り、弁の開閉動作検知することができる。即ち、磁石M1がダイヤフラム押え23の上下動に応じて上下動するのに対し、磁性体M2はボンネットウォール25及びボンネット24共にバルブボディ1内に固定されている。この結果、ダイヤフラム押え23の上下動に従って上下動する磁石M1と、位置が固定されている磁性体M2との間に発生する磁界の変化に基づき、ダイヤフラム押え23の動作、ひいては弁の開閉動作を検知することができる。
なお、磁気センサは平面コイル、発振回路、及び積算回路を有しており、対向する位置にある磁石M1との距離変化に応じて発振周波数が変化する。そして、この周波数を積算回路で変換して積算値を求めることにより、バルブVの開閉状態のみならず、開弁時の開度を計測することができる。
なお、本実施形態では磁気センサを用いたが、これに限らず、他の実施形態においては、光学式の位置センサ等、他の種類のセンサを用いることもできる。
また、処理モジュール7は回路基板52とは別に、バルブV1内に格納されていてもよいし、圧力センサP又は磁気センサの一部として構成されていてもよい。
また、コネクタ53の種類や形状は、各種の規格に応じて適宜に設計し得る。
続いて、本実施形態に係る流体制御装置Gの動作解析システムについて説明する。
本実施形態において、流体制御装置Gを構成する複数の流体制御機器Aは、外部端末6に並列に接続したバス型接続構造をとっている。外部端末6は、配下の流体制御機器Aから供給される動作情報を集約しており、バルブVや流量制御装置Fの個々の動作を監視している。さらに、各流体制御機器Aがいずれの流体供給ラインL1、L2、L3あるいは流体制御装置Gを構成するかを識別することによって、各流体供給ラインL1、L2、L3、あるいは流体制御装置Gを単位として動作を解析したり、異常を検知したりすることもできる。
自己識別情報は、流体制御機器A又は処理モジュール7ごとにユニークな情報であって、これを参照することにより、複数の流体制御機器Aから特定の流体制御機器Aを識別することができる。
この点、バルブVの動作情報に基づいた異常検知において、流体の微量な漏出はその瞬間を検知するのが難しいが、数日程度であれば昇圧するため検知可能となる。一方、閉空間S2は気密な空間であるため、微小な漏出が発生しても直ちに問題となりにくい。そのため、所定の周期による送信であっても支障がない。さらに、このように所定の周期で情報の送信を行う場合には、消費電力を抑えることができる。
なお、自己識別情報と動作情報の送信のタイミングは、流体制御機器Aごとに行うことができるほか、流体供給ラインL1、L2、L3ごとや、流体制御装置Gごとに行うこともできる。
なお、本例において、判別処理部62は、補正処理部63と共に、流体制御機器Aの動作を解析する解析処理部を構成する。
同時に、駆動圧センサの検出値から閉空間S2内の圧力上昇が予期されるにも関わらず、圧力センサPの検出値が上昇しない場合には、ピストン43若しくは圧力センサPの故障を判断することができる。
なお、外部端末6が流体制御機器Aから受信した情報は適宜、流体制御機器Aの管理者あるいは監視者等が利用する端末からの求めに応じて、当該監視者等が利用する端末に提供される。
また、流体制御機器Aの動作情報が外部端末6に集約されるため、流体制御機器Aの監視者等は、流体制御機器Aの動作状況を負担なく監視することができる。
さらに、バルブVについては、閉空間S2内の圧力を検出した上、所定の閾値と検出値とを比較することによって異常を検知するため、閉空間S2内が負圧となる異常を来した場合でも、これを検知することができる。
即ち、流体制御機器Aが備える処理モジュール8は、識別情報記憶部81、判別処理部82、補正処理部83、及び通信処理部84からなる機能部を有し、夫々、上述した識別情報記憶部71、判別処理部62、補正処理部63、通信処理部74と同様の機能を有する機能部である。
一方、外部端末6は、機器情報記憶部61、通信処理部64、及び解析処理部65を有している。
これを受信した外部端末6は、自己識別情報に基づき、流体制御機器Aを識別して異常の有無の判別結果を把握することができる。また、解析処理部65により、各流体制御機器Aから受信した異常の判別結果や動作情報に基づき、機器情報記憶部61に記憶されている各流体制御機器Aの自己識別情報を参照して、流体供給ラインL1、L2、L3ごと、あるいは流体制御装置Gを単位として動作を解析することもできる。
また、動作情報取得機構の取付け位置は制限されず、その機能を鑑みて駆動圧供給路上や電気配線上等の流体制御機器A外に取り付けられる場合がある。
また、本発明の実施形態は上述した実施形態に限定されることはなく、当業者であれば、本発明の範囲を逸脱しない範囲において、構成、手段、あるいは機能の変更や追加等が種々、可能である。
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32 プレート
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61 機器情報記憶部
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Claims (5)
- 流体制御機器を複数、集積させた流体制御装置であって、
前記流体制御機器は、
機器内の動作情報を取得する動作情報取得機構と、
自己識別情報を記憶する識別情報記憶手段と、
前記自己識別情報と共に、前記動作情報を前記流体制御機器ごとに異なるタイミングで外部端末に送信する通信処理手段と、を有する、
流体制御装置。 - 前記流体制御機器は、
前記動作情報に基づき、前記流体制御器の異常を判別する判別処理手段、をさらに有し、
前記通信処理手段は、自己識別情報と共に、前記流体制御機器の異常の判別結果を前記流体制御機器ごとに異なるタイミングで外部端末に送信する、
請求項1に記載の流体制御装置。 - 前記通信処理手段はさらに、前記所定の情報処理装置に対し、前記流体制御機器の動作情報又は異常の判別結果を所定の周期で送信する、
請求項1又は2に記載の流体制装置。 - 複数、集積して流体制御装置を構成する流体制御機器であって、
機器内の動作情報を取得する動作情報取得機構と、
自己識別情報を記憶する識別情報記憶手段と、
前記自己識別情報と共に、前記動作情報を前記流体制御機器ごとに異なるタイミングで外部端末に送信する通信処理手段と、を有する、
流体制御機器。 - 複数の流体制御機器によって構成される流体供給ライン、又は複数の流体供給ラインによって構成される流体制御装置ごとに動作を解析する動作解析システムであって、
同一の流体供給ライン又は同一の流体制御装置を構成する流体制御機器の自己識別情報を互いに関連付けて記憶する機器情報記憶手段と、
前記流体制御機器から、前記自己識別情報と共に動作情報を取得する動作情報取得手段と、
前記自己識別情報に基づき、前記関連付け情報記憶手段を参照して、同一の流体供給ライン又は同一の流体制御装置を構成する流体制御機器を特定すると共に、当該同一の流体供給ライン又は同一の流体制御装置を構成する流体制御機器の動作情報に基づき、前記流体供給ライン全体又は前記流体制御装置全体の動作から各流体制御機器の動作又は状態を解析する解析処理手段と、を有する、
動作解析システム。
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