JP2023010365A - elevator controller - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an elevator control device capable of repairing an elevator in a simple way.SOLUTION: An elevator control device comprises a setting data storage part in which data to be referenced by a software program at each stage of elevator specification change are stored, a transfer data storage part in which multiple data corresponding to the stages of the elevator specification change are stored, and an instructing part transferring the stored data in the transfer data storage part to the setting data storage part and to overwrite them in the setting data storage part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present disclosure relates to an elevator controller.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a control device for an elevator. The control device of the elevator refurbishes the elevator by installing the control program of the second stage in advance.

JP-A-2001-39638

However, in the elevator control device described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to incorporate a program for each step. This complicates the configuration of the control device.

The present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present disclosure is to provide an elevator control device capable of refurbishing an elevator by a simple method.

The elevator control device according to the present disclosure includes a setting data storage unit that stores data referenced by a software program for each stage of elevator specification change, and a plurality of data corresponding to the elevator specification change stage. and an instruction unit that transfers the data stored in the transfer data storage unit to the setting data storage unit and overwrites the setting data storage unit.

According to the present disclosure, the data read by the software program can be replaced for each stage of elevator specification change. For this reason, it is possible to provide an elevator control device that allows the elevator to be repaired by a simple method.

1 is a configuration diagram of an elevator system to which an elevator control device according to Embodiment 1 is applied; FIG. 4 is a data configuration diagram at the initial stage of a setting data storage unit and a recovery data storage unit of the elevator control device in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is a data configuration diagram of a second stage of a setting data storage unit and a return data storage unit of the elevator control device according to Embodiment 1; 3 is a data configuration diagram of a third stage of a setting data storage unit and a return data storage unit of the elevator control device in Embodiment 1. FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram of an elevator control device according to Embodiment 1. FIG.

Embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the part which is the same or corresponds in each figure. Redundant description of this part will be simplified or omitted as appropriate.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an elevator system to which an elevator control device according to Embodiment 1 is applied.

In the elevator system of FIG. 1, a hoistway 1 runs through each floor of a building (not shown). The machine room 2 is provided directly above the hoistway 1 . Each of the plurality of landings 3 is provided on each floor of the building. Each of the plurality of landings 3 faces the hoistway 1 .

The hoist 4 is provided in the machine room 2 . The main rope 5 is wound around the hoist 4 .

A car 6 is provided inside the hoistway 1 . A car 6 is suspended on one side of the main rope 5 . A counterweight 7 is provided inside the hoistway 1 . A counterweight 7 is suspended on the other side of the main rope 5 .

Each of the plurality of hall operating panels 8 is a device that receives a hall call operation by a user. Each of the plurality of hall operating panels 8 is provided adjacent to the hall door. For example, each of the plurality of hall operating panels 8 is equipped with a notification device. For example, the notification device is a lighting device that lights up when the hall operating panel 8 is operated. For example, the notification device is an audio device that emits a sound when the hall operating panel 8 is operated.

Each of the plurality of hall devices 9 is provided at the entrance/exit of the plurality of halls 3 . For example, each of the plurality of hall devices 9 is a hall lantern. For example, each of the plurality of hall devices 9 is an indicator.

The car operation panel 10 is a device that receives a car call operation by a user. For example, the car operating panel 10 is provided inside the car 6 adjacent to the car door. For example, car operating panel 10 includes car equipment. For example, the car equipment is a notification device. For example, the notification device is a lighting device that lights up when the car operating panel 10 is operated. For example, the notification device is an audio device that emits a sound when the car operating panel 10 is operated. For example, the car equipment is an emergency call device. An emergency communication device is a device that reports by voice communication in an emergency. For example, emergency call devices are an emergency call button and an intercom.

A control device 11 is provided in the machine room 2 . The control device 11 is electrically connected to devices such as the hoisting machine 4 , the car operation panel 10 and the hall operation panel 8 . A controller 11 is provided to control the elevator as a whole.

The control device 11 receives information from each of the plurality of hall operating panels 8 . The control device 11 dispatches the car 6 to each of the plurality of halls 3 based on the information received from each of the plurality of hall operating panels 8 .

The control device 11 controls the operations of the plurality of hall devices 9 based on the traveling conditions of the car 6 . For example, the control device 11 causes the hall device 9 installed at the hall 3 where the car 6 arrives to notify the user of the arrival of the car 6 . For example, the control device 11 causes each of the plurality of indicators to display the floor on which the car 6 is currently running.

The control device 11 receives information from the car operating panel 10 . The control device 11 causes the car 6 to travel based on the information received from the car operating panel 10 .

The control device 11 includes a setting data storage section 12 , a transfer data storage section 13 and an instruction section 17 . The setting data storage unit 12 stores data referred to by the software program. In the case of the setting when the control device 11 is shipped, the setting data storage unit 12 stores the data regarding the specification setting at the initial stage of the repair work of the elevator in association with the address.

The transfer data storage unit 13 is provided in a dummy area that is not referenced by software programs. The transfer data storage unit 13 includes a second stage data storage unit 14 , a third stage data storage unit 15 and a recovery data storage unit 16 .

The second-stage data storage unit 14 stores the data to be transferred corresponding to the second-stage specification setting of the elevator repair work and the data indicating the transfer destination address.

The third-stage data storage unit 15 stores the data to be transferred corresponding to the specification setting of the third stage of the elevator repair work and the data indicating the transfer destination address.

The recovery data storage unit 16 stores the initial stage of the elevator repair work in correspondence with the address. The recovery data storage unit 16 stores the data stored in the setting data storage unit 12 immediately before being overwritten in correspondence with the address.

When the specification of a part of the elevator is changed due to the renovation of the elevator, the instruction unit 17 overwrites and stores data in the setting data storage unit 12 in accordance with the content of the change. For example, the instruction unit 17 overwrites the setting data storage unit 12 with data corresponding to the transfer destination address stored in the transfer data storage unit 13 and stores the data. For example, the instruction unit 17 is provided so as to be operable by operating a switch or the like on the substrate from the outside. For example, the instruction unit 17 is connected to an external device such as a portable switch and provided so as to be operable.

Next, referring to FIGS. 2 to 4, a method of changing elevator specification settings for each stage of elevator renovation will be described.
FIG. 2 is a data configuration diagram of the initial stage of the setting data storage section 12 and the return data storage section of the elevator control device 11 according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the setting data storage unit 12 and the transfer data storage unit 13 store a plurality of data. When the elevator repair work is in the initial stage, the setting data storage unit 12 stores the data in the initial stage of the specification setting of the elevator in association with the address. Specifically, the setting data storage unit 12 stores data "01" at address "0000", data "02" at address "0001", and data "03" at address "0003".

When the elevator repair work is in the initial stage, the setting data storage unit 12 stores the data "01" at the address "0000", the data "02" at the address "0001", and the data "02" at the address "0003". 03” as the specification settings for the elevator into the software program.

The second-stage data storage unit 14 stores data and corresponding addresses to be transferred to the setting data storage unit 12 when the specification setting of the elevator is in the second stage, in the first to third stages of the upper part.

The second-stage data storage unit 14 stores transfer destination addresses corresponding to data transferred in the second stage in the upper first and second stages. Specifically, the second stage data storage unit 14 stores the data "00" at the address "1000" in the upper first stage. The second stage data storage unit 14 stores data "00" at the address "1001" in the upper second stage. In this case, the transfer destination address is "0000", which is the combination of the data in the upper first and second stages of the second stage data storage unit 14 .

The second-stage data storage unit 14 stores data to be overwritten on the transfer destination address transferred in the second stage at the address "1002" in the upper third stage. Specifically, "02" is stored as the corresponding data at the address "1002" in the upper third stage of the second stage data storage unit 14. FIG.

The third-stage data storage unit 15 stores data and corresponding addresses to be transferred to the setting data storage unit 12 when the specification setting of the elevator is in the third stage from the first stage to the third stage.

The third-stage data storage unit 15 stores transfer destination addresses corresponding to data transferred in the third stage in the upper first and second stages. Specifically, the third stage data storage unit 15 stores the data "00" at the address "1100" in the upper first stage. The third stage data storage unit 15 stores data "01" at the address "1101" in the upper second stage. In this case, the transfer destination address is "0001", which is the combination of the data in the upper first and second stages of the third stage data storage unit 15 .

The third-stage data storage unit 15 stores data to be overwritten on the transfer destination address transferred in the third stage at the address "1102" in the upper third stage. Specifically, the third stage data storage unit 15 stores the data "03" at the address "1102" in the upper third stage.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the configuration of the setting data storage unit 12 and the recovery data storage unit when the elevator repair work is shifted from the initial stage to the second stage will be described.
FIG. 3 is a data configuration diagram of the second stage of the setting data storage section 12 and the return data storage section of the elevator control device according to the first embodiment.

When the elevator repair work shifts from the initial stage to the second stage, an instruction part 17 (not shown) overwrites the data stored in the second stage data storage part 14 in the setting data storage part 12 and stores it. For example, the instruction unit 17 causes the setting data storage unit 12 to overwrite the data stored in the second-stage data storage unit 14 by an external operation. Specifically, the instruction unit 17 overwrites the data “02” stored in the second stage data storage unit 14 to the address “0000” of the setting data storage unit 12 which is the transfer destination address. Memorize. As a result, in the software program, the referenced data is changed to the specifications for Phase 2 of the elevator refurbishment.

At this time, the return data storage unit 16 stores the data for the initial stage of elevator specification setting, which was stored in the setting data storage unit 12 when the elevator repair work was in the initial stage, and the corresponding address. do.

The return data storage unit 16 stores transfer destination addresses corresponding to the data stored in the setting data storage unit 12 at the initial stage in the first and second upper rows. The return data storage unit 16 stores the data "00" at the address "2000" in the upper first stage. The return data storage unit 16 stores the data "00" at the address "2001" in the upper second row. In this case, "0000", which is the combination of the first and second upper rows of the return data storage unit 16, is the address of the setting data storage unit 12 at the initial stage.

The recovery data storage unit 16 stores the data of the setting data storage unit 12 at the initial stage in the upper third row. The return data storage unit 16 stores "01" as the data of the setting data storage unit 12 in the initial stage at the address "2002" in the upper third row.

For example, when the elevator repair work moves from the initial stage to the second stage, the car operating panel 10 (not shown) is replaced. At this time, the data corresponding to the address "0000" in the setting data storage unit 12 is changed from "01" to "02", so that the setting of the replaced car operating panel 10 is changed. For example, when the data corresponding to the address "0000" in the setting data storage unit 12 changes from "01" to "02", the lighting pattern suitable for the notification device of the new car operating panel 10 that has been replaced is used. Light. For example, when the data corresponding to the address "0000" in the setting data storage unit 12 changes from "01" to "02", the voice setting suitable for the notification device of the new car operating panel 10 that has been replaced causes the notification device announces.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the configurations of the setting data storage unit 12 and the recovery data storage unit when the elevator repair work is shifted from the second stage to the third stage will be described. FIG. 4 is a data configuration diagram of the third stage of the elevator control device according to the first embodiment.

When the elevator repair work shifts from the second stage to the third stage, an instruction part 17 (not shown) overwrites and stores the data stored in the third stage data storage part 15 in the setting data storage part 12.例文帳に追加For example, the instruction unit 17 causes the setting data storage unit 12 to overwrite the data stored in the third stage data storage unit 15 by an external operation. Specifically, the instruction unit 17 overwrites the data "03" stored in the third stage data storage unit 15 to the address "0001" of the setting data storage unit 12, which is the transfer destination address. Memorize. As a result, in the software program, the referenced data is changed to the specifications for Phase 3 of the elevator refurbishment.

At this time, the return data storage unit 16 stores the data stored in the setting data storage unit 12 when the elevator repair work is in the second stage and the data when the elevator specification setting is in the second stage, and the address corresponding to the data. is overwritten and stored.

The return data storage unit 16 overwrites and stores the transfer destination address corresponding to the data stored in the setting data storage unit 12 in the second stage in the upper first and second stages. The return data storage unit 16 overwrites the address "2000" in the upper first stage with the data "00" and stores it. The return data storage unit 16 overwrites the address "2001" in the upper second row with the data "01" and stores it. In this case, "0001", which is the combination of the first and second upper rows of the return data storage unit 16, is the address of the setting data storage unit 12 in the second stage.

The recovery data storage unit 16 overwrites and stores the data of the setting data storage unit 12 in the second stage in the upper third stage. The return data storage unit 16 overwrites the address “2002” in the upper third stage with “02” as the data in the setting data storage unit 12 in the second stage.

For example, when the elevator repair work moves from the second stage to the third stage, the hall operating panel 8 (not shown) is replaced. At this time, the data corresponding to the address "0001" in the setting data storage unit 12 is changed from "02" to "03", so that the setting of the replaced hall operating panel 8 is changed. For example, when the data corresponding to the address "0001" in the setting data storage unit 12 changes from "02" to "03", the lighting pattern suitable for the notification device of the new hall operating panel 8, which has been replaced, Light. For example, when the data corresponding to the address "0001" in the setting data storage unit 12 changes from "02" to "03", the setting of the sound suitable for the notification device of the new platform operating panel 8 that has been replaced causes the notification device announces.

Next, an example of the control device 11 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 is a hardware configuration diagram of an instruction unit of the elevator control device according to the first embodiment.

Each function of the control device 11 can be realized by a processing circuit. For example, the processing circuitry comprises at least one processor 100a and at least one memory 100b. For example, the processing circuitry comprises at least one piece of dedicated hardware 200 .

When the processing circuit includes at least one processor 100a and at least one memory 100b, each function of the control device 11 is realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. At least one of software and firmware is written as a program. At least one of software and firmware is stored in at least one memory 100b. At least one processor 100a realizes each function of the control device 11 by reading and executing a program stored in at least one memory 100b. The at least one processor 100a is also referred to as a central processing unit, processing unit, arithmetic unit, microprocessor, microcomputer, DSP. For example, the at least one memory 100b is a nonvolatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as RAM, ROM, flash memory, EPROM, EEPROM, magnetic disk, flexible disk, optical disk, compact disk, mini disk, DVD, or the like.

Where the processing circuitry comprises at least one piece of dedicated hardware 200, the processing circuitry may be implemented, for example, in single circuits, multiple circuits, programmed processors, parallel programmed processors, ASICs, FPGAs, or combinations thereof. be. For example, each function of the instruction unit 17 is implemented by a processing circuit. For example, each function of the control device 11 is collectively realized by a processing circuit.

A part of each function of the instruction unit 17 may be realized by dedicated hardware 200, and the other part may be realized by software or firmware. For example, some functions of the instruction unit 17 are implemented by a processing circuit as dedicated hardware 200, and other functions of the instruction unit 17 are implemented by at least one processor 100a and a program stored in at least one memory 100b. may be implemented by reading and executing

Thus, the processing circuit implements each function of the instruction unit 17 with hardware 200, software, firmware, or a combination thereof.

According to the first embodiment described above, the control device 11 replaces the data read by the software program at each stage of specification change of the elevator. Therefore, the elevator can be repaired by a simple method.

Also, the control device 11 changes the specification setting without using a computer owned by the maintenance company. Therefore, the specification setting of the elevator can be changed regardless of the number of employees who can use the computer and the number of computers. As a result, there is no need to dispatch workers to the building where the elevator is installed to change the specification.

In addition, in the control device 11, an operator cannot manually rewrite data by individually designating an address. Therefore, erroneous specification setting can be suppressed. As a result, there are no problems with elevator operation due to incorrect specification of the elevator. Also, there is no need to reset the specifications of the elevator. Therefore, it is possible to suppress delays in the repair work schedule.

Also, the transfer data storage unit 13 saves the data in the dummy area. Therefore, erroneous reading from the software program can be suppressed.

The transfer data storage unit 13 also stores the data stored in the setting data storage unit 12 before being overwritten. Therefore, when the data in the setting data storage unit 12 is overwritten by mistake, the data in the setting data storage unit 12 can be restored to the state before overwriting.

Also, the transfer data storage unit 13 stores a plurality of data in association with addresses. Therefore, data is not mistakenly overwritten at a different address.

Further, the instruction unit 17 is operated by receiving an input from the outside. Therefore, the operator can operate from the control device 11 .

Also, the instruction unit 17 is connected to and operated by an external device. Therefore, an operator can operate from the control device 11 using an external device.

In addition to the second-stage data storage section 14 and the third-stage data storage section 15, the transfer data storage section 13 may include storage sections for a plurality of stages. In this case, the storage units for each of the plurality of stages may have the same configuration as the second stage data storage unit 14 and the third stage data storage unit 15 .

Note that the instruction unit 17 may receive input from the outside using a toggle switch. In this case, you can use an upper/middle/lower three-point toggle switch, the upper position to overwrite the data that advances to the next step, and the lower position to overwrite the data that returns to the previous step. good.

The elevator control device 11 of Embodiment 1 may be applied to an elevator in which the hoisting machine 4, the control device 11, and the monitoring device are provided above or below the hoistway 1 without the machine room 2.

1 hoistway 2 machine room 3 landing place 4 hoisting machine 5 main rope 6 cage 7 counterweight 8 landing operation panel 9 landing equipment 10 cage operation panel 11 control device 12 setting data storage Unit 13 Transfer data storage unit 14 Second stage data storage unit 15 Third stage data storage unit 16 Recovery data storage unit 17 Instruction unit 100a Processor 100b Memory 200 Hardware

Claims (6)

a setting data storage unit storing data referred to by a software program for each stage of elevator specification change;
a transfer data storage unit storing a plurality of data corresponding to the stage of specification change of the elevator;
an instruction unit that transfers the data stored in the transfer data storage unit to the setting data storage unit and overwrites the setting data storage unit;
Elevator controller with 2. The elevator control device according to claim 1, wherein said transfer data storage unit stores a plurality of data corresponding to stages of specification change of said elevator in a dummy area which is an area not read by a software program. 3. The elevator control device according to claim 1, wherein said transfer data storage unit stores data stored in said setting data storage unit before being overwritten by said instruction unit. 4. The transfer data storage unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the transfer data storage unit stores a plurality of data corresponding to the stages of specification change of the elevator in association with addresses of the setting data storage unit to be overwritten. 2. The elevator control device according to item 1. 5. The instruction unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the instruction unit transfers the data stored in the transfer data storage unit to the setting data storage unit and causes the setting data storage unit to overwrite the data stored in the transfer data storage unit by an external operation. A control device for an elevator according to the above paragraph. 2. The instruction unit is connected to an external device, and is operated by the device to transfer the data stored in the transfer data storage unit to the setting data storage unit and overwrite the setting data storage unit with the data stored in the transfer data storage unit. 5. The elevator control device according to any one of claims 4 to 4.

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