JPH11118945A - Observation equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] In a conventional observation device, a mobile phone and a terminal adapter that transmit data using a sensor and a telephone line use a commercially available dry battery as a power supply, so the dry battery is frequently used. It had to be replaced and maintenance was complicated. SOLUTION: The observation device of the present invention is a portable device that performs bidirectional data transmission between a sensor, a measurement processing unit 1 that measures a signal from the sensor and stores the data, and a center installed outside. It includes a telephone 4, a data transmission unit 2 having a terminal adapter 3 for transferring data between the measurement processing unit 1 and the mobile phone 4, and a power supply 5 as a storage battery. Then, wiring from the power supply 5 is electrically connected to the electrode 3a of the terminal adapter via a power supply plate 6 provided in the terminal adapter, and power from the power supply 5 is supplied to the terminal adapter 3. And

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is arranged in a mountainous area or a remote island for collecting weather data or monitoring equipment.
The present invention relates to an observation device that performs bidirectional data transmission by wireless communication with a center.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In many cases, unmanned observation devices installed in mountainous areas or remote islands for collecting weather data and monitoring equipment do not have a commercial power supply, and a storage battery is used as a power supply. Further, it is often impossible to lay a wired communication line, and in this case, data transmission by wireless communication is performed between the center and the observation device. In addition, even with an observation device that can secure commercial power near the distribution line around the city, it is difficult to lay a wired communication line facility, or because of cost restrictions, etc., it is remotely operated by giving operation instructions from the center by wireless communication. There are examples. Note that a remote control device that uses a mobile phone line as a wireless communication means and remotely controls the observation device by giving an operation instruction from the center to an unmanned observation device is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 8-155343 by the present applicant. Issue.

[0003]

However, in the conventional observation apparatus, a mobile phone or a terminal adapter provided in a data transmission unit for transmitting data using a sensor and a telephone line uses a commercially available dry battery as a power supply. Was. Since these dry batteries are consumed in a relatively short time, they need to be replaced frequently, and the maintenance is complicated.
In addition, the terminal adapter was configured so that only a commercially available dry battery could be installed. In particular, frequent maintenance of observation equipment installed in remote mountainous areas or remote islands has put a great deal of effort on workers.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an observation apparatus which facilitates maintenance of the observation apparatus and can reduce such labor.

[0005]

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sensor, a measurement processing unit for measuring a signal from the sensor and storing it as data, and a center installed outside. A wireless communication unit for performing bidirectional data transmission between the wireless communication unit and a data transmission unit having a terminal adapter for transferring data between the measurement processing unit and the wireless communication unit; and a power supply as a storage battery. . Then, wiring from a power supply is electrically connected to electrodes of the terminal adapter through a power supply plate provided in the terminal adapter, and power from the power supply is supplied to the terminal adapter.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION As an embodiment of the present invention, an observation apparatus for a tower lightning strike current will be described. The embodiment includes a sensor, a measurement processing unit, a data transmission unit, and a power supply.

As a sensor, for example, a stylus for measuring a lightning strike current and a Rogowski coil are installed at the top of a steel tower.

FIG. 1A is a plan view of the embodiment, and FIG.
(B) is a front view of an embodiment. The measurement processing unit 1 shown in FIG. 1A measures a lightning current from the Rogowski coil and stores a waveform of the lightning current in a memory card, and a lightning current waveform stored in the device. Data collection terminal device that collects and edits data.

The data transmission unit 2 (see FIG. 3) includes a terminal adapter 3 and a mobile phone 4. The terminal adapter 3 serves to exchange data and signals between the measurement processing unit 1 and the mobile phone 4. Mobile phone 4
Plays a role of transmitting lightning strike data to an external center and receiving a command signal from the center using a telephone line. In FIG. 1A, reference numerals 15a and 15b denote signal lines for connecting the terminal adapter 3, the mobile phone 4, and the measurement processing unit 1, respectively.

As the power supply 5, a storage battery is used. The power supply 5 may have a function of charging electricity generated by a windmill or a solar panel provided at the upper part of the tower.

In the embodiment, a concave portion of the terminal adapter 3 disposed between the measurement processing section 1 and the mobile phone 4 (original
A power supply plate 6 is provided at a location where a battery is inserted, and wiring from the power supply 5 is electrically connected to the electrodes 3 a of the terminal adapter 3. The terminal adapter 3 and the power supply plate 6 are fixed to a pedestal (not shown) by a fixing plate 7 having an inverted U-shaped cross section from above.

FIG. 2A is a plan view of the power supply plate 6, and FIG.
(B) is a front view of the power supply plate 6. The main body of the power supply plate 6 is made of an insulating material such as polyacetal resin. Pan head machine screws 6a are screwed into both ends of the power supply plate 6 via washers 6b. Pan head screw 6a
A wire from the power source 5 is fixed between the washer 6b and a pin, and a head of a pan screw 6a as a conductor is in contact with the electrode 3a to serve as a contact for electrically connecting the wire to the electrode 3a. Play a role.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical connection between the power supply 5, the data transmission unit 2 and the measurement processing unit 1.
The power supply 5 supplies power to the terminal adapter 3 via the power supply plate 6 and directly supplies the power to the mobile phone 4 and the measurement processing unit 1. The terminal adapter 3 has a built-in modem (not shown) and exchanges data signals between the measurement processing unit 1 and the mobile phone 4 via signal lines.

In the embodiment, since the probe and the Rogowski coil are used as the sensors, it is not necessary to supply electric power to the sensors. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a surveillance camera or the like is used as the sensor, the power is similarly supplied from the power supply to the sensor.

Next, the power switch of the mobile phone 4 is always turned on.
The mechanism for setting the state to N will be described. FIG. 4A is a plan view of a mechanism that constantly turns on a power switch of the mobile phone 4, and FIG. 4B is a front view of the mechanism. The mobile phone 4 is placed on a pedestal 10 and fixed by a fixing seat 11. Across the operation panel of the mobile phone 4,
A fixing member 12 having an inverted U-shaped cross section is fixed to the fixing seat 11. A fixing pin 13 is vertically inserted into the hole formed at a predetermined position of the fixing member 12 from below, and the double nut 1
4 temporarily fixes to the fixing member 12.

On the tip end surface (upper part in the figure) of the fixing pin 13,
Suriwari is provided, and the other end surface (the lower surface in the figure)
A flat surface is provided. The flat surface plays a role of pressing the power switch 4 a of the operation panel of the mobile phone 4. The slipper is used to raise and lower the fixing pin 13 with a screwdriver and adjust the pressure for pressing the power switch 4a. After the adjustment, the double nut 14 is tightened to securely fix the fixing pin 13.

Conventionally, when the supply of power is temporarily interrupted, the power switch of the mobile phone is turned off, and it is necessary to press the power switch again when the power is restored. With the above-described mechanism, the power switch 4a of the mobile phone 4 is always
Can be turned on, and even if power supply is temporarily cut off, O
N state can be set.

[0018]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to replace a dry cell of a mobile phone or a terminal adapter, and maintenance can be facilitated. In particular, for an observation device installed in a remote mountainous area or a remote island, the labor of the operator can be significantly reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a plan view of an embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a front view of the embodiment.

FIG. 2A is a plan view of a power supply plate, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a front view of a power supply plate.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection between a power supply, a data transmission unit, and a measurement processing unit.

FIG. 4A is a plan view of a power switch fixing mechanism of the mobile phone, and FIG. 4B is a front view of the power switch fixing mechanism of the mobile phone.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 measurement processing unit 2 data transmission unit 3 terminal adapter 3a electrode 4 mobile phone 4a power switch 5 power supply 6 power supply plate 6a pan-head screw 6b washer 7 fixing plate 10 pedestal 11 fixing seat 12 fixing member 13 fixing pin 14 double nut

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Shinji Amamiya 1-7-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Toko Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Shuhiko Mizumoto 1-7-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Toko Electric Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A sensor, a measurement processing unit that measures a signal from the sensor and stores the data, a wireless communication unit that performs bidirectional data transmission between an externally installed center, and the measurement processing A data transmission unit having a terminal adapter for transferring data between the communication unit and the wireless communication unit, and a power supply as a storage battery. An observation apparatus, which is electrically connected to an electrode of a terminal adapter via a plate and supplies power from a power supply to the terminal adapter.