JPH0140364B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an operator console with a relay function that has an intelligence function and is combined with at least one auxiliary operator console.

[Prior Art] Conventional operation consoles send raw data that has been set and input to a computer via a separate line, and the computer is required to select and extract the necessary information and perform necessary processing.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] When ordering a control console, the keyboard specifications vary depending on the user's requests, and each time, it is necessary to design and design a single control console with the keyboard specifications as requested.
Manufacturing increases the number of lines, is troublesome in terms of production planning, and increases costs.

The purpose of the present invention is to automatically organize and organize raw configuration data.
It not only decodes and sends it to the host computer, but also has the function of relaying input from other auxiliary consoles, making it easy to connect auxiliary consoles with special keyboard specifications, simplify lines, and connect the host computer. An object of the present invention is to provide an operation console with a relay function capable of reducing the load.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The above object is to provide a main operation console that is directly connected to a host computer and has basic keyboard specifications and a processor, and a small console that is connected to this and has additional or special keyboard specifications. The processor of the main console checks the input data of each console and sends only the necessary data to the host computer, reducing the processing burden of data selection and extraction on the host computer side. This is achieved by providing a processing means.

[Function] One main console is provided with basic keyboard specifications, and the necessary number of auxiliary consoles are manufactured based on the keyboard specifications to suit each user's needs, and then added to the main console. Since data is sent to the host computer via the main console, only one line is required, and the main console is equipped with a processor and processing means to reduce the processing load on the host computer.

[Example] Next, a preferred example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the system.
A main console 2 is combined with one auxiliary console 6 for a host computer 1.

Here, 3 is a microcomputer or processor, 4 is a group of setting buttons based on basic keyboard specifications, 5 is a group of display lamps, and auxiliary operation console 6
It also has a microcomputer 7, and 8 is a group of buttons based on additional or special keyboard specifications. As for the main console 2 only, the data input here is classified and interpreted by the microcomputer 3 installed inside, and is condensed to the minimum necessary data by the check function of hardware and software. communicate.

However, there may be cases where there are items that cannot be accommodated by the connection buttons and display lamps provided only on this console. For PNC machine tools, etc., where data is input using time-sharing connection buttons and numeric keys without creating individual program tapes, an auxiliary console with additional keyboard specifications is required.

In this case, conventionally an auxiliary console was provided and the signal line was connected to the computer separately. In the illustrated embodiment according to the invention, the button 8 of the auxiliary console 6
After classifying and organizing the operations using microcontroller 7,
A signal is input to the microcomputer 3 of the console 2, where data processing for sending to the host computer 1 is performed.

The number of auxiliary consoles 6 is not limited to one, and additional connections may be made as necessary, one example of which is shown in FIG.

According to the present invention, the auxiliary operation console 6 is also provided with different functions than a mere auxiliary operation console.
It becomes possible to configure and operate heterogeneous systems.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to form a simple hierarchical system depending on the order combination of the computer, the main console, and the auxiliary console.

[Effects] According to the present invention, since at least one auxiliary console is connected to the main console, the number of lines connected to the computer is reduced, so fewer cables are required. Since the overall processing is performed, the program or processing load has been heavy, but this has been significantly reduced, freeing up space and time, and the computer side can use free time to run other programs in parallel. be recognized as being able to operate the system.

Additionally, if the basic keyboard specifications are lacking, multiple auxiliary consoles can be added and connected, making design management easier.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Both FIGS. 1 and 2 are block diagrams illustrating an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a computer, 2 is a main console, 3 and 7 are microcomputers, 4 and 8 are buttons, 5 is a display lamp, and 6 is an auxiliary console.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1 A main console that is directly connected to a host computer and has basic keyboard specifications and a processor, and at least one auxiliary console that is connected to this and has additional or special keyboard specifications; The processor is characterized by being equipped with a processing means that checks the input data of each console and sends only the necessary data to the host computer, thereby reducing the processing burden of data selection and extraction on the host computer side. Functional operation console.