JP6643228B2 - Remote monitoring support device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote monitoring support device for remotely monitoring an elevator.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for an elevator installed in a multi-storey building or the like, an inspection work (diagnostic maintenance work) in which a worker performs a diagnosis for maintenance periodically or when a failure occurs in the elevator. , The appropriate operation of the elevator is ensured.

  Conventionally, a communication function is provided on a control board (control device) that controls the operation of the elevator, and communication is performed between the control board and a management server computer installed at a remote location of the elevator, whereby the elevator is controlled. There is an elevator remote monitoring system that monitors the status of the elevator at a remote location. Thus, the status of the elevator can be monitored at a remote location of the elevator without dispatching a worker to the site where the elevator is installed.

  As a related technology, specifically, conventionally, alerting from the building to the monitoring center is prevented by switching from normal mode to maintenance mode, and data on maintenance work performed by workers while switching to maintenance mode. Is stored in the maintenance work data storage unit, and when the mode is switched to the normal mode, the maintenance work data stored in the maintenance work data storage unit is fetched, and whether the maintenance work is appropriate based on the fetched maintenance work data is determined. There is a technique for making a determination (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2011-102180 A

  However, the above-mentioned conventional technology is, for example, an elevator of an old type, which is not intended for remote monitoring at the time of installation, because the control board of the elevator does not have a communication function. There is a problem that it is difficult to perform remote monitoring after the installation of the system.

  For this reason, the above-described conventional technology has a problem that a worker must visit a site every time a diagnostic maintenance operation is periodically performed at a site where an elevator is installed, which is troublesome. According to the above-described conventional technology, when an abnormality occurs in the elevator, a manager of the building where the elevator is installed must contact the worker, and the worker must be contacted each time the worker is notified. However, there was a problem that it had to go to the site and was troublesome.

  Further, the above-described conventional technology has a problem that when a failure occurs in an elevator that does not support remote monitoring, the discovery of the failure is delayed, and the response to resolve the failure is delayed.

  In addition, when remote monitoring of an existing elevator is performed using the above-described conventional technique, the control device of the existing elevator must be replaced with another control board to which a communication function is added. That is, when remote monitoring of an existing elevator is performed using the above-described conventional technology, the entire control board has to be replaced, so that there is a problem that the operation becomes large and troublesome. Further, in this case, there is a problem that the elevator cannot be used during the replacement work of the control board, which may hinder the activity of a user of a high-rise building in particular.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a remote monitoring support device capable of remotely monitoring an elevator irrespective of the presence or absence of a communication function of the elevator itself, in order to solve the above-described problems of the related art.

  In addition, the present invention solves the above-mentioned problems caused by the prior art by remotely monitoring the elevator regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator itself, thereby improving the reliability of the elevator. An object is to provide a support device.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a remote monitoring support device according to the present invention is a remote monitoring support device that performs communication between a control board that controls the operation of an elevator and a management server computer. A contact provided on the control board for inputting and outputting a signal between the control board and the outside of the control board, and outputting a signal according to whether the operating state of the elevator is a normal operating state or not. Acquiring means for acquiring the signal from a contact whose state changes or wiring connected to the contact; and, based on an output state of the signal acquired by the acquiring means, determining whether the operating state is a normal operating state. Determining means for determining, and, when the determining means determines that the operating state is not the normal operating state, notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator; A generating means for forming, the notification information in which the generating means has generated, characterized by comprising a transmitting means for transmitting to said management server computer.

  Further, in the remote monitoring support device according to the present invention, in the above-mentioned invention, the acquisition unit switches an operation state in accordance with a control signal output to each unit included in the elevator for controlling each unit. The connection position is a contact, and the signal is acquired from the contact or a wire connected to the contact. The determination unit determines that the acquisition unit determines that the operation state of the elevator is not a normal operation state. Is characterized by determining that the operation state is not the normal operation state when the signal output from is obtained.

  Further, in the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the present invention, in the above-mentioned invention, in the relay according to the present invention, the acquisition unit switches an operation state according to whether power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each unit included in the elevator. With the connection position with the contact as a contact, the signal is obtained from the contact or a wire connected to the contact, and the determination unit determines that the obtaining unit determines that the relay is in a state where power of a predetermined voltage is not supplied. When an output signal is obtained, it is determined that the operation state is not the normal operation state.

  Further, in the remote monitoring support device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the acquisition unit may use a connection position with a power supply circuit that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each unit included in the elevator as a contact point. Acquiring the signal from a contact or a wire connected to the contact, and determining the operating state when the determining unit acquires zero output state because power of a predetermined voltage is not supplied. Is determined to be not in the normal operation state.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the present invention, information on the status of the elevator can be obtained via the management server computer at a remote location of the elevator, so that the remote monitoring of the elevator can be performed regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator itself. Is achieved.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a system configuration of a remote monitoring system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a remote monitoring support device included in the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device included in the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a system configuration of a remote monitoring system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a remote monitoring support device included in the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support device included in the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a system configuration of a remote monitoring system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a remote monitoring support device included in the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support device included in a remote monitoring system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a system configuration of a remote monitoring system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a remote monitoring support device included in the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support device included in the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<First Embodiment>
(System configuration of remote monitoring system)
First, a system configuration of an elevator remote monitoring system including the remote monitoring support device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a system configuration of a remote monitoring system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, a remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes, for example, a control board (control device) 110, a remote monitoring support device 120, a management server computer 130, and a telephone 140. be able to. The remote monitoring system 100 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 using a management server computer 130 installed at a location remote from the elevator 101. The management server computer 130 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 via the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The management server computer 130 is installed in a remote place different from the place where the elevator 101 to be monitored is installed and remote from the place where the elevator 101 is installed. Specifically, the management server computer 130 can be installed in, for example, a maintenance management company 150 responsible for maintenance of the elevator 101.

  Telephone 140 is installed, for example, at maintenance management company 150 where management server computer 130 is installed. By installing the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140 in the maintenance management company 150, a person in the car 102 of the elevator 101 and an operator of the maintenance management company 150 can directly communicate with each other.

  The elevator 101 is installed in a multi-storey building or the like, and includes a basket (car) 102 on which people and articles are mounted. One car 102 is provided for each elevator 101. The basket 102 is provided in a hoistway (not shown) penetrating each floor of the building along the vertical direction. The elevator 101 can be realized by, for example, a rope type (traction type) elevator.

  The elevator 101 that can be monitored by the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is not limited to a rope-type elevator. In the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, for example, a hydraulic elevator 101 may be monitored instead of the rope elevator 101 or in addition to the rope elevator 101.

  The basket 102 is provided with an operation panel 102a including an operation button including a destination floor button, a door open / close button, and the like, a display for displaying a floor on which the basket 102 is located, and the like. The operation buttons may include an emergency call button that is operated during a call with a manager or an operator outside the car 102. The operation panel 102a provided on the car 102 includes a control board for the operation panel 102a, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 102a. The car 102 is provided with an intercom terminal device 102b. The intercom terminal device 102b includes a call button, a microphone, and a speaker (all are not shown). The intercom terminal device 102b is connected to the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The hoistway is provided with a drive mechanism 104 for raising and lowering the car 102. The drive mechanism 104 can be provided, for example, at the upper part of the hoistway. The drive mechanism 104 includes a hoist, a pulley, a rope 104a, a counterweight 104b, and the like. The drive mechanism 104 further includes an electromagnetic brake, a speed governor, and the like (all are not shown). The driving mechanism 104 can be easily realized by using a known technique, and thus the description is omitted. The drive mechanism 104 is not limited to one provided at the upper part of the hoistway. For example, in the case of the hydraulic elevator 101, the drive mechanism 104 may be provided at the bottom (pit) of the hoistway.

  The basket 102 is connected to one end of a rope 104a, and the counterweight 104b is connected to the other end of the rope 104a. In the rope-type elevator 101, the hoist is driven while the rope 104a having the basket 102 and the counterweight 104b connected at both ends is hung on a pulley and a hoist, and the rope 104a is moved between the rope 104a and the pulley. The basket 102 is moved up and down by using the frictional force (traction). The hoistway is provided with a guide rail (not shown) for guiding the position at which the car 102 moves up and down.

  Doors 105a and 102c are provided at a position (a landing) 105 and a car 102 corresponding to each floor in the hoistway, respectively. The car 102 is provided with a motor (not shown) for opening and closing the door 102c provided on the car 102 and the door 105a provided on the landing 105. The motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c is connected to the control board 110.

  The door 105a provided at the landing 105 is locked by a device called an interlock or the like. When the motor is driven in a state where the elevator 101 arrives at the stop floor, the driving mechanism portion of the door 102c provided on the car 102 engages with the interlock to release the locking by the interlock, and the door 102c provided on the car 102 The door 105a provided at the landing 105 opens and closes in conjunction with each other.

  The elevator 101 is provided with a door opening / closing sensor (not shown) for detecting opening / closing of the doors 102c and 105a. The output of the door open / close sensor changes depending on whether the doors 102c and 105a are in an open state or a closed state. The door opening / closing sensor can be realized by, for example, a microswitch or a photoelectric sensor. The door opening / closing sensor is connected to the control board 110 via wiring, and a signal output from the door opening / closing sensor is input to the control board 110 via the wiring.

  At each landing 105, an operation panel 105b provided with a landing call button (not shown), a display for displaying a floor on which the car 102 is located, and the like are respectively installed. Each operation panel 105b provided at each landing 105 includes a control board for the operation panel 105b, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 105b.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing for accommodating the control board 110 of the elevator 101 or a wall of a hoistway. The remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122. The main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110. The main control board 121 is connected to the management server computer 130 via a network 160 such as the Internet. By connecting the main control board 121 and the management server computer 130 via the Internet instead of the public voice network 170 such as a telephone line, it is possible to prevent delays in grasping the status of the elevator 101 due to a punctured telephone line in an emergency. And take quick action.

  The voice communication board 122 is connected to the interphone terminal device 102b and the public voice network 170. The voice communication board 122 can be specifically realized by, for example, a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) board. Public voice network 170 includes a fixed telephone network (public switched telephone network) and a mobile telephone network. The public voice network 170 is composed of a plurality of switches (not shown), such as a subscriber line exchange accommodating a telephone line, a relay exchange bundling the subscriber line exchanges, and a gateway exchange connected to another operator's telephone network. I have. Description of the public voice network 170 is omitted because it is a known technology.

  The main control board 121 may perform communication using a PHS board included in the voice communication board 122. In this case, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 uses the PHS board for voice communication and also for data communication. Since the installation location of the elevator 101 is fixed, by performing communication using the PHS, the quality of communication can be ensured and the cost for communication can be suppressed.

  The management server computer 130 can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer, for example. An operation terminal device 131 may be connected to the management server computer 130. The management server computer 130 and the operation terminal device 131 may be installed at the same place or may be installed at different places. The number of operation terminal devices 131 may be one or more. The operation terminal device 131 can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer having an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse, and a display, for example. Further, a printer (not shown) for outputting a report or the like describing the state of the elevator 101 may be connected to the operation terminal device 131.

  In the maintenance management company 150, in addition to the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140, a PBX (Private Branch Exchange, see 205 in FIG. 2) can be installed. Telephone 140 is connected to public voice network 170 via a PBX. In the remote monitoring system 100, the telephone 140 may be directly connected to the public voice network 170 without providing the PBX.

(Hardware configuration of remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 included in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 included in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 2, a control board 110 controls the operation of the elevator 101 by controlling the driving of each part of the elevator 101. The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each unit included in the elevator 101, and controls the operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each unit.

  The control board for the operation panel 102a generates a call signal according to the input operation each time an input operation on an operation button by a user of the elevator 101 or the like is performed, and outputs the generated call signal to the control board 110. I do. The control board 110 controls the operation of the elevator 101 by outputting a control signal for driving and controlling the drive mechanism 104 based on, for example, a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a.

  Specifically, the control board 110 generates a control signal for a motor that moves the car 102 up and down, for example, based on a call signal output from a control board for the operation panel 102a, and generates the generated control signal. Is output to the motor that moves the basket 102 up and down. As a result, the motor that raises and lowers the car 102 is driven to rotate in the direction that raises and lowers the car 102. The motor for raising and lowering the car 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is driven and controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the car 102 is stopped.

  Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down, the control board 110 acquires the rotation speed of each motor that operates according to the control signal. The number of rotations of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder. Thus, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor has normally operated according to the control signal output to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down.

  Further, specifically, the control board 110 is, for example, a control board for operating a brake to stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor based on a call signal output from a control board for the operation panel 102a. A signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the brake. The brake operates to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 and stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor according to a control signal output from the control board 110. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped on the predetermined floor.

  Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the brake, the control board 110 acquires an output signal from a brake sensor whose output changes according to the operation of the brake. The brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a microswitch, a photoelectric sensor, or the like. Thereby, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake operates normally according to the control signal output to the brake.

  Further, specifically, the control board 110 controls the doors 102c and 105a to open and close on the floor where the car 102 is stopped by the brake, based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a, for example. And outputs the generated control signal to a motor that opens and closes the door 102c of the car 102 and the door 105a of the landing 105. Thus, the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the car 102 stops. As described above, the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock, and therefore does not operate when the door 105a is not completely closed.

  The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor every time a control signal is output to a motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. Thus, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a operate normally in accordance with the control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.

  The control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal indicating the floor where the car 102 is located, for example, to the control board for the operation panel 102a. The floor on which the car 102 is located can be specified, for example, based on an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway. When receiving the control signal including the floor signal, the control board for the operation panel 102a controls the display based on the received control signal to control the floor on which the car 102 is located and the moving direction (during the upward movement). Or descending).

  The control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a and the control board for the operation panel 105b every time the position of the car 102 is switched. Alternatively, the control board 110 periodically outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a and the control board for the operation panel 105b regardless of the position of the car 102, for example. May be used.

  The control board for the operation panel 105b, like the control board for the operation panel 102a, generates a call signal corresponding to the input operation each time an input operation to the hall call button by the user of the elevator 101 or the like is received, The generated call signal is output to the control board 110. When the call signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 105b, the control board 110 is output from the control board for the operation panel 105b in the same manner as when the signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 102a. Based on the signals, various control signals are generated, and the generated control signals are output to the corresponding units to control the operation of the elevator 101.

  The control board 110 outputs a start signal indicating that each part is started to move the car 102 up and down every time the car 102 is moved up and down according to the signal output from the operation panel 102a and the operation panel 105b. . For example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the second floor, the control board 110 outputs an activation signal once. Further, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping halfway, it outputs a start signal once. In addition, for example, when the control board 110 stops on the third floor on the way from the first floor (opens and closes the door) and then moves to the fifth floor, it outputs a start signal twice.

  The control board 110 may calculate the traveling distance and traveling time of the car 102 each time the car 102 is moved up and down. The travel distance of the car 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the number of times of activation. The travel time of the car 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the floor signal described above. More specifically, for example, when a call operation is received from the operation panel 105b of the fourth floor landing 105 while the car 102 is on the first floor, the car 102 moves on the third floor from the first floor to the fourth floor. I do.

  The control board 110 includes a memory (not shown), and stores the number of times the start signal is output, that is, the number of starts, in the memory every time the start signal is output. The control board 110 may store, in the memory, the history of the operation operation of each part driven when the car 102 is raised and lowered and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed, instead of or in addition to the number of starts. Specifically, the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the car 102, the traveling time of the car 102, the number of times of operation of various relays operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. The information may be stored in the memory as a history of the operation.

  The control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are in the open state or the closed state based on the output value of the door open / close sensor. The control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening and closing the doors 102c and 105a based on a control signal for opening and closing the doors 102c and 105a output by the control board 110 and an output value of the door open / close sensor. It can be determined whether the doors 102c and 105a have actually opened and closed.

  When the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been switched. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 informs the outside that the operation mode has been switched. A signal for notifying, or a signal for notifying the operation mode after switching (being an operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. Further, specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 switches from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the control board 110 determines that the operation mode has been switched. A signal notifying the outside or a signal notifying the operation mode after switching (that is, the normal operation mode) (signal for alerting) is output.

  Further, when detecting a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal (signal for notification) notifying the occurrence of the failure. Specifically, for example, despite the control board 110 outputting a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door open / close sensor. When this is detected, a signal (signal for notification) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c of the elevator 101 is output (reported).

  The control board 110 can output (report) a signal for alerting to the outside of the control board 110 via, for example, a wiring connecting the control board 110 and an external device. More specifically, the control board 110 is configured such that, for example, a wiring connecting the control board 110 and an external device outputs a signal for alerting via a contact connected to the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. (Report).

  For example, the control board 110 may output (report) a signal for alerting to the outside of the control board 110 via a terminal provided on the control board 110. More specifically, the control board 110 outputs a signal for alerting to the outside of the control board 110 via a communication terminal for communicating with an external device of the elevator 101 (reporting). can do. Alternatively, specifically, the control board 110 is provided, for example, via a terminal (hereinafter, referred to as a “maintenance inspection terminal”) provided on the control board 110 and capable of connecting a diagnostic terminal device to the control board 110. Thus, a signal for alarm may be output (reported) to the outside of the control board 110.

  When the call button is operated, the intercom terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120. When the call signal output from the terminal device 102b of the interphone is input to the voice communication board 122, the remote monitoring support device 120 sends the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205. Thereby, voice communication (communication) can be performed between the terminal device 102b of the interphone and the telephone 140.

  The terminal device 102b of the interphone remotely monitors the audio signal input to the microphone while the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 installed in the maintenance company 150 is established. Output to the support device 120. In addition, the terminal device 102b of the interphone transmits the audio signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via the speaker while the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (the voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 acquires a signal (control signal) output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101, generates notification information based on the acquired control signal, and generates the notification information. The notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. The notification information includes information related to the state of the elevator 101, identification information of the elevator 101 that is a transmission source of the notification information, and the like.

  Information on the state of the elevator 101 includes, for example, the direction in which the car 102 moves up and down, the floor to which the car 102 moves, whether or not the car 102 is stopped on the floor to which the car 102 moves, and a motor for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c. Indicates the presence or absence of the operation. The information on the state of the elevator 101 indicates, for example, the floor on which the car 102 is currently located, whether or not various safety devices are activated, and the like.

  The identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the manufacturing number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address, etc.) of the elevator 101, or the identification information of the elevator 101. The number may be arbitrarily set by a worker who performs maintenance and inspection. The identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining a predetermined number of digits and characters such as alphabets.

  The main control board 121 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be configured by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitoring control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204. The remote monitoring support device 120 acquires the control signal output from the control board 110 via the relay board 201 in the main control board 121.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 connects, for example, a relay provided on the control board 110 to the relay board 201, and outputs a signal from the relay whose output (output state) changes in accordance with a control signal output from the control board 110. At the main control board 121. In this case, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 can obtain the control signal output from the control board 110 in the main control board 121 from the relay via the relay board 201.

  The relay is provided corresponding to each unit to be controlled by the control board 110, and the output state changes (for example, turns ON / OFF) according to the state of each unit included in the elevator 101. As the relay, for example, an electromagnetic relay that physically opens and closes contacts by an electromagnet can be used. The contact of the electromagnetic relay may be, for example, a make (contact closes when a current flows) contact or a break (contact opens when a current flows) contact. Further, the contact of the electromagnetic relay may be, for example, a transfer (switching a plurality of contacts by passing a current) contact, or a ratchet (switching the opening and closing of the contact each time a current is passed) contact. As the relay, for example, a solid state relay or a program relay may be used.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 may be connected to, for example, a wiring connected to a relay, and the main control board 121 may acquire an output from the wiring. Also in this case, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 acquires the control signal output from the control board 110 from the relay (wiring connected to the relay) in the main control board 121 via the relay board 201. Can be.

  Specifically, for example, the remote monitoring support device 120 connects a contact between the control board 110 and the relay board 201 to a foot supporting the relay with respect to the control board 110 (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the relay). And can be connected to the control board 110 via the contact. The contact can be provided on a signal foot (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the relay) from the control board 110 to the relay. The contact may be provided on a signal foot (wire connecting the control board 110 and the relay) output from the relay to the control board 110.

  In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 may, for example, attach the control board 110 to the foot of an IC chip (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip) provided on the control board 110 corresponding to each section of the elevator 101. A contact with the relay board 201 is provided, and the relay board 201 can be connected to the control board 110 via the contact. In this case, the contact may be provided on a signal foot (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip) input from the control board 110 to the IC chip, and may be provided on a signal foot output from the IC chip to the control board 110. (Wires connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip).

  The control board 110 is provided with an LED that is turned on or off in conjunction with the operation of each unit included in the elevator 101 so that an operator or the like can visually check the operation state of each unit included in the elevator 101. There are cases. In this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 includes, for example, a photoelectric sensor (not shown) whose output changes according to turning on / off of the LED, and connects the photoelectric sensor and the relay board 201 to each other. The control signal output from the control board 110 may be obtained by obtaining the output value of the photoelectric sensor in the main control board 121 via the control board.

  The relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 may be configured such that a wiring connecting the control board 110 and each unit to which a control signal is output is connected to a contact (terminal) connected to the control board 110. Can be. Thereby, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 can acquire a control signal from the contact point (terminal) with the wiring on the control board 110 via the relay board 201. In this case, the contacts (terminals) are not limited to those provided on the control board 110, and may be provided in the middle of the wiring connecting the control board 110 and each unit to which the control signal is output. 120 may be connected to the relay board 201.

  Alternatively, the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 is connected to a wiring (branch line) that branches a wiring connecting the control board 110 and each unit to which a control signal is output from the control board 110. be able to. Thus, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 can obtain a control signal from the branch line via the relay board 201. A branch connector that branches a control signal output from the control board 110 in two directions may be provided at a branch position between a wiring connecting each part of the elevator 101 and the control board 110 and a branch line. Thus, the remote monitoring support device 120 can be easily connected to the control board 110 via the branch connector.

  The relay board 201 analyzes the received signal and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202. The monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The monitoring control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203. The monitoring control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.

  The memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off. Specifically, the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), an erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), or the like.

  Various signals output from the control board 110 differ depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like. The relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202 at the time of analysis. The remote monitoring support apparatus 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts the signal into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote control of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101. Monitoring can be performed.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121. The remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110. The operation command signal is, for example, a signal similar to a signal output from the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b when an input operation for instructing movement to a predetermined floor is received on the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b. (Such as a call signal). Specifically, the operation command signal is, for example, to move the car 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, to stop the moved car 102 at the corresponding floor, or to move the car 102 at the stopped floor. And a signal for opening and closing the door 102c and the landing 105a of the landing 105.

  When receiving the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and transmits the generated various control signals to the elevator. Output to each unit provided in 101. The main control board 121 transmits various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to, for example, the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal (not shown) provided in the elevator 101. To enter.

  The terminals for maintenance and inspection are provided on the control board 110. Alternatively, the terminal for maintenance and inspection may be electrically connected to the input terminal of the control board 110 and may be separate from the control board 110. The terminal for maintenance and inspection is provided for connecting a terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance and inspection work, for example, at the time of maintenance and inspection work performed by a worker on the site where the elevator 101 is installed. . The terminals for maintenance and inspection are not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided irrespective of the existing new or old one.

  When the relay board 201 and the control board 110 are connected via the terminal for maintenance and inspection, the remote monitoring support device 120 is connected to the terminal for maintenance and inspection so as to be cut off (not shown). May be provided. In such a remote monitoring support apparatus 120, for example, the connection terminal can be connected to the terminal for maintenance and inspection by inserting and connecting the connection terminal to the terminal for maintenance and inspection.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120, for example, when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.

  Specifically, the management server computer 130 responds to the input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, by issuing an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) for instructing transmission of notification information regarding the result of the diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101. Instructions). In this case, the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the elevator 101 in addition to the notification information transmission instruction.

  The diagnostic operation is performed by causing the control board 110 to output signals for operating the respective units in a predetermined order to the respective units included in the elevator 101, and a signal indicating whether or not the respective units operate normally according to the output signals. Is output from the control board 110. The management server computer 130 may output the next diagnostic instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the diagnostic instruction (every predetermined period such as every month).

  More specifically, the management server computer 130 instructs, for example, in response to an input operation received by the management server computer 130 or periodically to transmit notification information on the operation history stored in the control board 110. May be transmitted (a notification information transmission instruction). The notification information about the operation history includes, for example, information on the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the car 102, the traveling time of the car 102, the number of times of operation of various relays operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. It can be realized by.

  When receiving various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 generates the above-mentioned operation instruction signal based on the received instruction signal, and transmits the generated operation instruction signal to the control board 110. Output to Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on the various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, the signal output from the control board 110 (for control) Signal, the response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.

  The management server computer 130 generates report information based on response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of transmitting the diagnosis instruction and the notification information transmission instruction, for example. In this case, the management server computer 130 generates report information including information on the mileage and the number of times of activation of the elevator 101, for example.

  Further, the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information. The report includes, for example, each time the elevator 101 performs a diagnostic operation, that is, each time the response information corresponding to the instruction signal (diagnosis instruction) transmitted to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 for instructing execution of the diagnostic operation is received. Can be issued to Specifically, for example, the management server computer 130 generates print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information. Output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130. When receiving the print information, the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by controlling the driving of the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.

(Functional Configuration of Remote Monitoring System 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 included in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

(Functional Configuration of Remote Monitoring Support Device 120)
In FIG. 3, each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 for the elevator 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generating unit 303, an output unit 304, and an obtaining unit 305. , The determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307. The functions of the receiving unit 301, the storage unit 302, the generating unit 303, the output unit 304, the obtaining unit 305, the determining unit 306, and the transmitting unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention are as follows. , Can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support apparatus 120.

  The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. The receiving unit 301 receives, for example, a transmission instruction of notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives the diagnosis instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information on the date and time when the diagnosis instruction was received. Thus, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.

  The generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation when the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted by the relay board 201 into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110. When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction to output a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.

  Specifically, the generation unit 303 includes, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 that is moving up and down, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. At 110, an operation command signal to be driven and controlled is generated.

  When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal to the control board 110 to cause the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation. In the first embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.

  The output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal via a terminal for connecting a portable terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal, not shown), for example, during an inspection operation performed by a worker on site. Since the operation command signal output from the output unit 304 has been converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, similar to the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnostic terminal, The control board 110 can perform a diagnostic operation.

  The output unit 304 may output, for example, an operation command signal to the control board 110 via a wiring connecting each part of the elevator 101 and the control board 110. In this case, specifically, the output unit 304 can output an operation command signal to the control board 110 via, for example, a wiring in which each unit included in the elevator 101 outputs a signal to the control board 110.

  The output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and outputs the operation command signal for executing the next diagnostic operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the operation command signal to the control board 110. May be output. Specifically, for example, based on the information on the date and time stored in storage unit 302, output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has elapsed after outputting the instruction to execute the diagnostic operation. An operation command signal may be output.

  Thus, an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. Thus, the diagnostic operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the load on communication.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. The acquisition unit 305 is a contact provided on the control board 110 for inputting and outputting a signal between the control board 110 and the outside of the control board 110, and determines whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state. The signal is obtained from a contact at which the output state of the signal changes according to the signal or a wiring connected to the contact. The contacts may be realized by a terminal in which a plurality of contacts are arranged, or may be realized by a connector that allows insertion and removal of a corresponding connector.

  Specifically, for example, the acquiring unit 305 sets a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched according to a control signal for controlling each unit output to each unit included in the elevator 101 as a contact, and Alternatively, a signal is obtained from the wiring connected to the contact. Alternatively, specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 305 sets the connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched in accordance with a signal input from each unit included in the elevator 101 to the control board 110 as a contact, and sets the contact or the contact to the contact. The signal may be obtained from the connected wiring. The output of the relay changes when the operation state of the elevator 101 is switched. The output of the relay changes in accordance with the state of each unit included in the elevator 101, the operation state being switched according to a control signal.

  More specifically, such a relay is provided in, for example, a safety circuit that determines whether or not the elevator 101 is in a state in which the elevator 101 can safely operate based on signals output from each unit included in the elevator 101. It can be realized by a relay. The output of the relay provided in the safety circuit changes between a state in which the elevator 101 can safely operate (normal operation state) and a state in which the elevator 101 cannot operate safely (non-normal operation state).

  The safety circuit is provided, for example, when a worker performing maintenance and inspection of the elevator 101 operates a stop switch to stop the operation of the elevator 101 during the maintenance and inspection work, and when the car 102 moves beyond a normal traveling range. Various switches are provided, such as a limit switch that operates to stop the car 102 and a switch that operates when the speed at which the car 102 moves up and down the speed governor of the speed governor exceeds a specified speed. The relays of the safety circuit are connected in series with various switches connected in series, and the output changes when any one of the switches is operated.

  The state where the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state is not limited to the case where the safety circuit operates. When a part of the control board 110 is not operating due to a failure or the like, the elevator 101 controlled by the control board 110 cannot operate even if various switches constituting the safety circuit are not operating. When a part of the control board 110 is not operating due to a failure or the like, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped to each unit included in the elevator 101.

  When the display included in the operation panel 105b receives a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped, for example, based on the signal, such as “pause”, “failure”, “call a clerk”, or the like Display a message. The display included in the operation panel 105b may stop displaying (display nothing on the screen) when receiving a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped.

  Further, such a relay may be realized by, for example, a relay provided in a start-up disable circuit that determines whether or not the elevator 101 can be started based on a signal output from each unit included in the elevator 101. Can be. The output of the relay provided in the non-startable circuit changes depending on whether the elevator 101 can be started or not.

  Such a relay may be, for example, a relay whose output state changes in accordance with a signal input / output to / from an operation panel 105b of a landing 105 on each floor, or a car 102 Can be realized by a relay whose output state changes according to a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a. Specifically, such a relay can be realized by, for example, a relay of a door opening / closing sensor that detects opening / closing of the doors 102c and 105a, and the output state changes according to the opening / closing state of the doors 102c and 105a.

  Further, specifically, the obtaining unit 305 uses, as a contact point, a connection position with a relay whose operation state switches according to whether or not power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each unit included in the elevator 101, for example. A signal may be obtained from the contact or a wiring connected to the contact. More specifically, such a relay supplies, for example, a power supply of 100V voltage to a component that operates in a state where a power supply of 100V voltage is supplied, among components included in the elevator 101. This can be realized by a relay provided in a 100 V power supply circuit.

  The relay provided in the 100 V power supply circuit is turned on when the power of the voltage of 100 V is supplied to the corresponding part, and is turned off when the power of the voltage of 100 V is not supplied to the corresponding part. . In this case, the obtaining unit 305 obtains a signal from the contact point, using the connection position with the relay provided in the 100 V power supply circuit as a contact point.

  Further, specifically, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a signal from a connection position with a wiring connected to a 100 V power supply circuit. In this case, the signal (voltage) acquired by the acquisition unit 305 changes depending on whether power of a voltage of 100 V is supplied to the corresponding unit or not.

  The predetermined voltage is not limited to 100V, and may be, for example, 200V. In this case, the obtaining unit 305 obtains a signal from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact, using the connection position with the relay provided in the 200V power supply circuit that applies the 200V voltage as a contact. The acquisition unit 305 is not limited to one that acquires a signal from one contact point. For example, the acquisition unit 305 includes a connection position with a relay provided in a 100 V power supply circuit and a connection position with a relay provided in a 200 V power supply circuit. Alternatively, as in the relay corresponding to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the relay corresponding to the operation panel 102a of the car 102, the connection position with a plurality of relays is used as a contact, and a signal is acquired from the contact. Is also good.

  Further, the obtaining unit 305 obtains, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in response to an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation output from the output unit 304. Further, the acquisition unit 305 receives a control signal output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101, for example. get. In addition, the acquisition unit 305 acquires, for example, floor signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 305 performs control, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake operation mode due to detection of occurrence of an earthquake of a predetermined seismic intensity or higher. An alert signal output from the substrate 110 is obtained. In addition, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal to a motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down, the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched. In the case where a failure has occurred, a notification signal is output to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal via a relay whose output changes according to the state of each unit included in the elevator 101, and also turns on or off in conjunction with the operation of each unit included in the elevator 101, for example. Alternatively, a control signal may be obtained via an LED that performs the control. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal via a leg (connection wiring) for fixing a relay or an LED to the control board 110, for example.

  The acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal via a terminal to which a maintenance diagnosis terminal can be connected, for example. Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal at a connection position between a wiring (or a branch connector) connected to each unit to which a control signal is output and the control board 110, for example. Good.

  The determination unit 306 determines whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state based on the output state of the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. The determination unit 306 determines a state in which the elevator 101 can safely operate, and for example, a state in which each unit included in the elevator 101 can operate in response to the operation of the operation button of the car 102 or the hall call button, as a normal operation state. I do. In addition, the determination unit 306 determines that, when there is a part that cannot be operated among the parts included in the elevator 101 in response to the operation of the operation button of the car 102 or the hall call button, the state cannot be operated safely, that is, the state that is not the normal operation state Is determined.

  For example, when the contact point is a connection position with a relay whose output changes in accordance with a control signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110, the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is normal. When the signal output from the relay is acquired in a state other than the operation state, it is determined that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state. More specifically, the determination unit 306 determines, for example, when a signal indicating that the emergency call button has been operated on the control board 110 from the operation panel 102a of the car 102, or when operating the emergency call button When a signal is output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in response to the above, it is determined that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state.

  Further, for example, the acquisition unit 305 controls the operation when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake operation mode by detecting that an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more has occurred. When the signal for alarm output from the substrate 110 is obtained, the determination unit 306 may determine that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state when the signal for alarm is obtained. .

  For example, when a signal is obtained from a contact point with a relay provided in a 100 V power supply circuit or a 200 V power supply circuit, power is not supplied to the 100 V power supply circuit or the 200 V power supply circuit due to a power failure or the like. Alternatively, when power of a predetermined voltage is not supplied from the 100V power supply circuit or the 200V power supply circuit to each corresponding section, and the relay is activated, the determination section 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state. It may be determined that it is not. Further, for example, when a signal is acquired from a connection position with a 100 V power supply circuit or a 200 V power supply circuit that supplies power of a predetermined voltage such as 100 V or 200 V or a wiring connected to these circuits, the determination unit 306 determines The operation state of the elevator 101 may be determined according to the presence or absence of the signal (voltage) acquired by the unit 305. In this case, the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state when there is no signal (voltage) acquired by the acquisition unit 305, that is, when the level of the acquired signal (voltage) is zero. can do.

  When the determining unit 306 determines that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state, the generating unit 303 generates notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101. Each time the determining unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, the generation unit 303 generates notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101.

  Further, the generation unit 303 may generate notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. In this case, specifically, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally based on a control signal output from the control board 110, for example. You may. Further, the generation unit 303 may generate, for example, notification information indicating the floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located, based on the floor signal output from the control board 110. Further, the generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or occurrence of a failure in the elevator 101, based on a signal for alarm output from the control board 110. You may.

  The generating unit 303 may generate the notification information each time the obtaining unit 305 obtains a signal. Alternatively, the generating unit 303 may generate the notification information when the obtaining unit 305 obtains a specific signal, for example. Specifically, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal for alarm indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. .

  The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates the specific notification information. Specifically, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for alarm indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. 130.

(Processing Procedure of Remote Monitoring Support Device 120)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 4, first, the process waits until a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 is obtained (step S401: No).

  In step S401, when the signal output from the control board 110 is acquired (step S401: Yes), it is determined whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state based on the acquired signal (step S402). ). When the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state in step S402 (step S402: Yes), the operation history of the elevator 101 is stored based on the acquired signal (step S403), and a series of processing ends. .

  In step S403, for example, the direction of movement of the car 102, the floor to which the car 102 moves, the floor to which the car 102 stops, whether the car 102 has stopped on the floor to be moved, and the operation of the motor for opening and closing the doors 105a, 102c. Information on the presence / absence, the floor where the car 102 is currently located, the presence / absence of activation of various safety devices, etc. are stored. In step S403, the acquired signal may be stored, or the acquired signal may be stored in association with information on the date and time when the signal was acquired.

  The operation history stored in step S403 is used to generate notification information based on the stored operation history, for example, at the time of remote diagnosis of the elevator 101. The remote diagnosis of the elevator 101 is appropriately started, for example, when a notification information transmission instruction is received from the management server computer 130 or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last remote diagnosis was performed.

  On the other hand, if the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state in step S402 (step S402: No), notification information is generated based on the signal acquired in step S401: Yes (step S404). In step S404, based on the signal acquired in step S401: Yes, notification information for notifying that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state is generated. Specifically, in step S404, for example, notification information including a signal determined to be not in the normal operation state, information on the date and time when the signal was acquired, and the like are generated.

  Thereafter, the notification information generated in step S404 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S405), and a series of processing ends. In step S405, the notification information generated in step S404 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment is a contact provided on the control board 110 for inputting and outputting a signal between the control board 110 and the control board 110. The signal output state changes according to whether or not the operation state of the normal operation state is obtained. The signal is obtained from a contact or a wire connected to the contact, and the operation state is determined based on the obtained signal output state. Is in the normal operation state. Then, when it is determined that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 is generated, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. I have.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the first embodiment, based on a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110, every time the signal is output from the control board 110, the elevator It is determined whether the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state. If the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state, the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state via the management server computer 130. This can be guided to the operator.

  Accordingly, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and can take measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state, such as arranging an inspection worker as necessary. It can be done quickly. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  The control board 110 for controlling the operation of the elevator 101 generally has a circuit configuration originally developed by the manufacturer (maker) of the elevator 101, and is controlled by a unique control program of the manufacturer. In general, the circuit configuration and the control program related to the control board 110 are not disclosed, and a company other than the manufacturer or its affiliates cannot know the contents. According to the device 120, it is directly connected to the control board 110, and without analyzing the circuit configuration and the control program of the control board, it is determined whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state, When the operation state is not the normal operation state, the operator can be notified via the management server computer 130 that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state.

  Accordingly, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and can take measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state, such as arranging an inspection worker as necessary. It can be done quickly. Thus, a so-called “independent elevator maintenance service company” different from the manufacturer itself or a series of maintenance service companies related to the manufacturer monitors the operation state of the elevator 101 from a remote location of the elevator 101 and , The user's safety can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  Further, according to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the first embodiment, since the remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved. The safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with confidence.

  In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment uses, as a contact point, a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched according to a control signal for controlling each unit output to each unit provided in the elevator 101. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the operating state of the elevator 101 is a normal operating state based on a signal obtained from the contact or a wiring connected to the contact.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the first embodiment, a dedicated terminal for outputting information on the state of the elevator 101 is separately provided on the control board, and a program for generating information on the state of the elevator 101 is controlled. It is possible to determine whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state without separately incorporating the elevator 101 into the board. This enables remote monitoring of the elevator 101 irrespective of the model of the elevator 101, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.

  In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment uses, as a contact point, a connection position with a relay whose operation state switches depending on whether power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each unit included in the elevator 101. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the operating state of the elevator 101 is a normal operating state based on a signal obtained from the contact or a wiring connected to the contact.

  Even in this case, a dedicated terminal for outputting information on the state of the elevator 101 is separately provided on the control board, and a program for generating information on the state of the elevator 101 is not separately incorporated in the control board. It can be determined whether or not the operation state is the normal operation state. This enables remote monitoring of the elevator 101 irrespective of the model of the elevator 101, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.

  In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment is connected to the contact or the contact with a connection position with a power supply circuit that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each unit included in the elevator 101 as a contact. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the operation state of the elevator 101 is a normal operation state according to the presence or absence of a voltage in the wiring.

  Even in this case, a dedicated terminal for outputting information on the state of the elevator 101 is separately provided on the control board, and a program for generating information on the state of the elevator 101 is not separately incorporated in the control board. It can be determined whether or not the operation state is the normal operation state. This enables remote monitoring of the elevator 101 irrespective of the model of the elevator 101, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.

<Embodiment 2>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

(Functional Configuration of Remote Monitoring Support Device 120)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 for the elevator 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The functions of the remote monitoring support device 120 for the elevator 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention include a receiving unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generation unit 303, an output unit 304, an acquisition unit 305, and a determination unit 306. And the transmission unit 307.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. The obtaining unit 305 obtains, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in response to an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation, output from the output unit 304.

  Further, the acquisition unit 305 receives a control signal output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101, for example. get. In addition, the acquisition unit 305 acquires, for example, floor signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 305 performs control, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake operation mode due to detection of occurrence of an earthquake of a predetermined seismic intensity or higher. An alert signal output from the substrate 110 is obtained. In addition, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal to a motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down, the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched. In the case where a failure has occurred, a notification signal is output to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside.

  The acquisition unit 305 can acquire a control signal via a terminal to which a maintenance diagnosis terminal can be connected, for example. Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal at a connection position between a wiring (or a branch connector) connected to each unit to which a control signal is output and the control board 110, for example. Good.

  Further, the obtaining unit 305 may obtain a control signal via, for example, a relay provided on the control board 110 and whose output changes according to the state of each unit included in the elevator 101. The acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal via an LED that is turned on or off in conjunction with the operation of each unit included in the elevator 101, for example. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal via a leg (connection wiring) for fixing a relay or an LED to the control board 110, for example.

  The generation unit 303 generates notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. The generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally based on a control signal output from the control board 110. Further, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating the floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located, based on the floor signal output from the control board 110, for example. Further, the generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or occurrence of a failure in the elevator 101, based on a signal for alarm output from the control board 110. .

  The generating unit 303 generates notification information each time the obtaining unit 305 obtains a signal. Alternatively, the generating unit 303 may generate the notification information when the obtaining unit 305 obtains a specific signal, for example. Specifically, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal for alarm indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. .

  The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates the specific notification information. Specifically, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for alarm indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. 130.

  In the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the determination unit 306 further determines whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. However, when it is not in the normal operation state, notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. Accordingly, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and can take measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state, such as arranging an inspection worker as necessary. It can be done quickly. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

(Processing Procedure of Remote Monitoring Support Device 120)
FIGS. 5 and 6 are flowcharts showing a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 5, first, the process waits until a control signal output from the control board 110 is obtained (Step S501: No).

  In step S501, when the control signal output from the control board 110 is acquired (step S501: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired control signal (step S502). In step S502, for example, the direction of movement of the car 102, the floor to which the car 102 is to move, whether or not the car 102 is stopped on the floor to which the car 102 is moved, the operation of the motor for opening and closing the doors 105a, 102c Notification information including information on the presence / absence, the floor where the car 102 is currently located, the presence / absence of operation of various safety devices, and the like is generated.

  Thereafter, the notification information generated in step S502 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S503), and the series of processing ends. In step S503, the notification information generated in step S502 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 6, first, it is determined whether a transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S601). In step S601, when a transmission instruction of notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S601: Yes), an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S602).

  Then, the operation command signal generated in step S602 is output to control board 110 (step S603), and a series of processing ends. In step S603, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S602 is output via a connection terminal provided on control board 110 for connecting a maintenance and diagnosis terminal.

  On the other hand, in step S601, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is not received (step S601: No), the control board 110 is operated to execute the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 last time. It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the transmission of the command signal (step S604). In step S604, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the previous operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute the diagnostic operation (step S604: No), the process returns to step S601 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether a notification information transmission instruction has been received.

  In step S604, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the last time the operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to perform the diagnostic operation has been transmitted (step S604: Yes), the process proceeds to step S602, and the operation for performing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is performed. Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S602, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in the remote monitoring support device 120 in advance.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the second embodiment acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110, and obtains information on the state of the elevator 101 based on the acquired signal. Is generated, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the second embodiment, by acquiring the notification information based on the signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 and transmitting the notification information to the management server computer 130, the control board The remote monitoring of each elevator 101 can be performed even if the elevator 110 is not provided with the communication function with an external device installed in a remote place, and is not provided with the communication function.

  As a result, it is possible to remotely monitor the elevator 101 regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is secured, and the user is safe. The elevator 101 can be used with care.

  Further, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the second embodiment is characterized in that a control signal output from the control board 110 to each section of the elevator 101 for controlling the respective sections is obtained. I have.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the second embodiment, by transmitting notification information based on a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 to the management server computer 130, the elevator Remote monitoring of the elevator 101 is performed without separately providing a dedicated terminal for outputting information on the state of the 101 on the control board or separately incorporating a program for generating information on the state of the elevator 101 on the control board. be able to.

  This enables remote monitoring of the elevator 101 irrespective of the model of the elevator 101, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.

  In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment acquires a signal for alarm output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 to notify the failure that has occurred in the elevator 101 to the outside. It is characterized by doing so.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the second embodiment, by transmitting notification information based on a signal for alarm output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 to the management server computer 130, the elevator 101 The remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed using the existing function. This enables remote monitoring of the elevator 101 irrespective of the model of the elevator 101, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.

  Further, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the second embodiment detects the occurrence of an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or more at the installation location of the elevator 101 in addition to the abnormality that has occurred in the However, when switching from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, it is output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 to notify the outside that the operation mode has been switched. Alternatively, a signal notifying the operating mode may be obtained.

  As a result, even in an emergency such as when an earthquake with a seismic intensity equal to or greater than a predetermined seismic intensity occurs, if the elevator 101 is operating normally, the existing function of the elevator 101 can be used to remotely control the elevator 101. Monitoring can be performed. This enables remote monitoring of the elevator 101 irrespective of the model of the elevator 101, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is secured, and the elevator 101 can be safely operated by the user. Can be used.

  Further, when receiving the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment outputs a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110, A control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with the output execution instruction of the diagnostic operation is obtained.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the second embodiment, at the time of a diagnostic operation performed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130, the control board 110 outputs a signal to each unit included in the elevator 101. By transmitting the notification information based on the control signal to the management server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored. As a result, it is possible to remotely monitor the elevator 101 at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can be monitored. The elevator 101 can be used with ease.

  The remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the second embodiment executes a diagnostic operation on the control board 110 via a terminal (maintenance port) to which a maintenance terminal (maintenance inspection terminal) can be connected. It is characterized by outputting an instruction.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the second embodiment, a diagnostic terminal device (maintenance / inspection terminal) that is conventionally used at the site where the elevator 101 is installed and used for diagnosis of the elevator 101 is connected. By outputting a diagnostic operation execution instruction via a possible terminal, the diagnostic operation can be easily performed on the control board 110 without newly providing a mechanism for inputting the diagnostic operation execution instruction on the control board 110. Can be done. Thereby, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  Further, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the second embodiment can grasp the state of the elevator 101 every predetermined time regardless of whether or not the management server computer 130 has transmitted the diagnosis instruction. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remotely monitoring the elevator 101.

<Embodiment 3>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the same parts as those in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a system configuration of a remote monitoring system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a remote monitoring support device included in the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 7 and 8, a connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 included in the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The connection terminal 121a is electrically connected to (the input terminal of) the relay board 201, and is realized by a connector or the like provided separately from the relay board 201 and connected to the relay board 201 by the wiring 121b. Can be. The connection terminal 121a only needs to be electrically connected to (the input terminal of) the relay board 201, and may be provided integrally with the relay board 201 or may be provided separately from the relay board 201. .

  The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110, and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal (hereinafter, referred to as a "maintenance and inspection terminal") 110a to which a terminal device for diagnosis can be connected to the control board 110. Thus, it is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a and the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection are detachably connected.

  Specifically, for example, by inserting and removing a connector (male or female) realizing the connection terminal 121a with a connector (female or male) realizing the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, 120 and the control board 110 can be connected and disconnected. By using the connection terminal 121a and the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected, and when the remote monitoring support device 120 is to be removed, it can be easily removed. Can be.

  For example, when the control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 based on a signal output from the diagnostic terminal device, and the elevator 101 does not perform an operation according to the control signal, the elevator 101 It is determined that an abnormality has occurred, and a signal for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality in the elevator 101 (signal for alerting) is output.

  The control board 110 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120 via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, for example. A signal output from the control board 110 via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, such as an alarm signal, is input from the relay board 201 to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120.

(Functional Configuration of Remote Monitoring System 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support device 120 included in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  9, each function of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 for the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generating unit 303, an output unit 304, an obtaining unit 305, This is realized by the determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307. The functions of the receiving unit 301, the storage unit 302, the generating unit 303, the output unit 304, the obtaining unit 305, the determining unit 306, and the transmitting unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. This can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. The receiving unit 301 receives, for example, a transmission instruction of notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives the diagnosis instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information on the date and time when the diagnosis instruction was received. Thus, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.

  The generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation when the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted by the relay board 201 into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110. When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction to output a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.

  Specifically, the generation unit 303 includes, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 that is moving up and down, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. At 110, an operation command signal to be driven and controlled is generated.

  The output unit 304 outputs, to the control board 110, operation command information (an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation) generated by the generation unit 303 when the reception unit 301 receives the transmission instruction. . The output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal via the connection terminal. Since the operation command signal output from the output unit 304 has been converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, similar to the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnostic terminal, The control board 110 can perform a diagnostic operation.

  The output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and outputs the operation command signal for executing the next diagnostic operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the operation command signal to the control board 110. May be output. Specifically, for example, based on the information on the date and time stored in storage unit 302, output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has elapsed after outputting the instruction to execute the diagnostic operation. An operation command signal may be output.

  Thus, an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. Thus, the diagnostic operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the load on communication.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. The acquisition unit 305 acquires, for example, information on the result of a diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101 in response to the operation command signal output from the output unit 304, via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 305 performs control, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake operation mode due to detection of occurrence of an earthquake of a predetermined seismic intensity or higher. The signal for alarm output from the substrate 110 is obtained via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection.

  In addition, for example, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the control signal to the motor for moving the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down, for example, when the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched. In the case where a failure has occurred in (1), an alarm signal for notifying the occurrence of the failure to the outside is acquired via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a. Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 305 controls the control panel output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101. May be obtained via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. More specifically, the acquisition unit 305 outputs a floor signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101 for maintenance and inspection. It may be obtained through the terminal 110a.

  Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire, for example, a signal output from each unit included in the elevator 101 to the control board 110 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the information from the operation panels 105b and 102a. The signal thus obtained may be obtained via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection.

  The acquisition unit 305 may acquire a signal output to the control board 110 from each unit included in the elevator 101 including the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102. Specifically, for example, when each unit included in the elevator 101 operates in response to a control signal output from the control board 110, the respective units notify the control board 110 that the operation has been performed based on the control signal. To output a notification signal (operation notification signal). The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal (operation notification signal) output from each unit included in the elevator 101 to the control board 110.

  As described above, the acquisition unit 305 outputs a signal (down signal) output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101, a signal (up signal) output from each unit to the control board 110, To get a two-way signal. The position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the uplink signal and the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downlink signal may be the same position or different positions.

  The generation unit 303 generates notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. The generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally based on a control signal output from the control board 110. Further, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating the floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located, based on the floor signal output from the control board 110, for example. Further, the generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or occurrence of a failure in the elevator 101, based on a signal for alarm output from the control board 110. .

  The generating unit 303 generates notification information each time the obtaining unit 305 obtains a signal. Alternatively, the generating unit 303 may generate the notification information when the obtaining unit 305 obtains a specific signal, for example. Specifically, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal for alarm indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. .

  The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates the specific notification information. Specifically, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for alarm indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. 130.

  In the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the determination unit 306 further determines whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. However, when it is not in the normal operation state, notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. Accordingly, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and can take measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state, such as arranging an inspection worker as necessary. It can be done quickly. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

(Processing Procedure of Remote Monitoring Support Device 120)
Next, a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 10, first, it is determined whether or not a transmission instruction of notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S1001). In step S1001, when a transmission instruction of notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S1001: Yes), an operation instruction signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S1002).

  Then, the operation command signal generated in step S1002 is output to control board 110 (step S1003). In step S1003, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S1002 is output via a connection terminal provided on control board 110 for connecting a maintenance and diagnosis terminal. Then, the process waits until a control signal output from the control board 110 in response to the operation command signal output in step S1003 is received (step S1004: No).

  In step S1004, when a control signal output from the control board 110 is received in response to the operation command signal output in step S1003 (step S1004: Yes), notification information is generated based on the received control signal. (Step S1005). In step S1005, for example, in response to the operation command signal output in step S1003, the control board 110 controls the components of the elevator 101 based on the control signals output to the components of the elevator 101 from the control board 110. Is generated to notify whether or not has been controlled as instructed by the operation command signal.

  Then, the notification information generated in step S1005 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1006), and a series of processing ends. In step S1006, the notification information generated in step S1005 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  On the other hand, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received in step S1001 (step S1001: No), the control board 110 is operated to execute the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 last time. It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the transmission of the command signal (step S1007). In step S1007, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the previous operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute the diagnostic operation (step S1007: No), the process returns to step S1001 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether a notification information transmission instruction has been received.

  In step S1007, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the last time the operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute the diagnostic operation has been transmitted (step S1007: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1002, and the operation for performing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is performed. Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S1002, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in the remote monitoring support device 120 in advance.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 11, first, the process waits until a signal for alarm output from the control board 110 via the terminal for maintenance and inspection is acquired (step S1101: No). In step S1101, when a signal for alarm output from the control board 110 via the terminal for maintenance and inspection is acquired (step S1101: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired signal for alarm. (Step S1102). In step S1102, for example, notification information for notifying that the operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode is generated. In step S1102, for example, notification information for notifying that the operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode is generated.

  Then, the notification information generated in step S1102 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1103), and a series of processing ends. In step S1103, the notification information generated in step S1102 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment is a remote monitoring support device 120 that communicates with the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130, respectively. An abnormality that occurs in the elevator 101 through the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a connected to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a provided on the control board 110 and to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected. Is obtained from the control board 110 to notify the control signal to the outside of the control board 110, and a notification including information on the state of the elevator 101 based on the obtained signal for notification is obtained. Information is generated, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, maintenance that can be connected to a diagnostic terminal device used for diagnosis of the elevator 101, which is conventionally used at the site where the elevator 101 is installed, is provided. A mechanism for the control board 110 to communicate with an external device by acquiring a signal for alarm via the terminal 110a for inspection and transmitting notification information based on the signal for alarm to the management server computer 130. Can be grasped at a remote place on the site without newly providing the elevator 101.

  With this, the control board 110 is not limited to the elevator 101 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place, and even if the elevator 101 does not have the communication function, the remote monitoring of each elevator 101 can be performed. Can do it. This enables remote monitoring of the elevator 101 irrespective of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself, thereby improving the reliability of the elevator 101, ensuring the safety of the user, The elevator 101 can be used with ease.

  Further, when the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention receives the notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 transmits the operation state of the elevator 101 to the control board 110. Operating instruction information relating to an execution instruction of a diagnostic operation to be diagnosed is output, and a control signal output to each unit included in the elevator 101 is obtained from the control board 110 according to the operating instruction information. Features.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the third embodiment of the present invention, at the time of a diagnostic operation executed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130, the control board 110 By transmitting the notification information based on the output control signal to the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed. As a result, it is possible to remotely monitor the elevator 101 at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can be monitored. The elevator 101 can be used with ease.

  Further, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention outputs the next diagnostic operation execution instruction when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the diagnostic operation execution instruction. It is characterized by.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to grasp the state of the elevator 101 at predetermined time intervals regardless of whether or not the management server computer 130 has transmitted a diagnosis instruction. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remotely monitoring the elevator 101.

<Embodiment 4>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the same parts as those in the above-described first to third embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

(System configuration of remote monitoring system)
First, a system configuration of an elevator remote monitoring system including the remote monitoring support device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a system configuration of a remote monitoring system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  12, in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, at each landing 105, a landing call button (not shown), a display for displaying a floor on which the car 102 is located, and the like are provided. The operation panel 105b provided (hereinafter, “operation panel 105b of the landing 105”) is installed. The hall call button outputs a signal corresponding to the input operation received at the hall call button. The display can be realized by, for example, various known display devices that display the floor where the basket 102 is located.

  The operation panel 105b of each landing 105 includes a control board, and is connected to the control board 110 via a control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. Specifically, the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is, for example, a display board for controlling a display and an operation for outputting a signal corresponding to an input operation received at the landing call button to the control board 110. And a substrate for use.

  In this case, a display substrate and an operation substrate are provided at each landing 105, respectively. The control board 110 receives a signal output from the operation board. The control board 110 outputs a signal indicating the floor where the car 102 is located to the display board.

  Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is not limited to the one configured by the display board and the operation board, and may be realized only by the display board. Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is not limited to the one configured by the display board and the operation board, and may be realized only by the operation board. .

  Alternatively, the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 may not be provided with a landing call button or a display, and may be realized only by a display substrate or an operation substrate. Alternatively, the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 may not be provided with the landing call button, the operation board, or the display, and may be realized only by the display board. Further, the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 may not be provided with a landing call button, a display, or a display substrate, and may be realized only by the operation substrate.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing for accommodating the control board 110 of the elevator 101 or a wall of a hoistway. The remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122. The main control board 121 is directly connected to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 via the wiring 200 and the like.

  Specifically, the main control board 121 of the remote monitoring support device 120 is attached to, for example, a signal line 111 connecting the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 and the control board 110, and various types of signals transmitted by the signal line 111 are attached. Is provided, and by connecting the board 123 and the main control board 121 via the wiring 200, the board 123 can be connected to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105.

  The main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. The main control board 121 is output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 according to the input operation when, for example, a user of the elevator 101 performs an input operation on an operation button on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. Get the call signal.

  Further, the main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 (control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105). The main control board 121, for example, responds to the call signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 by the control board 110 of the signals output to the respective parts of the elevator 101 by the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 Acquire the floor signal etc. output to it.

  Further, the main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the main control board 121. The connection terminal 121a can be realized by, for example, a connector connected to the main control board 121 via a wiring 121b or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110, and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal (hereinafter, referred to as a "maintenance and inspection terminal") 110a to which a terminal device for diagnosis can be connected to the control board 110. Thus, it is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a and the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection are detachably connected.

  The maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is used, for example, to connect a diagnostic terminal device (maintenance / diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance / inspection work when a worker performs a maintenance / inspection work on site where the elevator 101 is installed. Is provided. The terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided irrespective of whether the terminal is new or old.

  The diagnostic terminal device has portability that can be carried by a worker, and is used, for example, at the time of maintenance and inspection work performed by a worker on the site where the elevator 101 is installed. The terminal device for diagnosis is provided with a terminal that is detachably connected to the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. At the time of maintenance and inspection work, a worker connects a terminal provided for the terminal device for diagnosis to a terminal for maintenance and inspection provided on the control board 110, and performs a predetermined input operation on the terminal device for diagnosis. The terminal device for diagnosis outputs a signal corresponding to the input operation by the operator to the control board 110.

  For example, when a signal output from a terminal device for diagnosis is input during maintenance and inspection work, the control board 110 operates each part of the elevator 101 according to the input signal and diagnoses a signal related to the operation result. Output to the terminal device. The terminal device for diagnosis notifies information for guiding whether or not the elevator 101 operates normally in response to the input operation by the worker, based on the signal regarding the operation result of the elevator 101 output from the control board 110.

(Hardware configuration of remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a hardware configuration of a remote monitoring support device 120 included in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a remote monitoring support device 120 included in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 13, a control board 110 controls the operation of the elevator 101 by controlling the driving of each part of the elevator 101. The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each unit included in the elevator 101, and controls the operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each unit.

  Each time the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 receives an input operation on an operation button by a user of the elevator 101, a call signal corresponding to the input operation is received. And outputs the generated call signal to the control board 110. The control board 110 outputs, for example, a control signal for driving and controlling the drive mechanism 104 based on a call signal output from a control board for the operation panel 102 a of the car 102 or a control board for the operation panel 105 b of the landing 105. The operation of the elevator 101 is controlled by the output.

  Specifically, the control board 110 is, for example, a motor for moving the car 102 up and down based on a call signal output from a control board for the operation board 102a of the car 102 and a control board for the operation board 105b of the landing 105. A control signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to a motor that moves the car 102 up and down. As a result, the motor that raises and lowers the car 102 is driven to rotate in the direction that raises and lowers the car 102. The motor for raising and lowering the car 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is driven and controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the car 102 is stopped.

  Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down, the control board 110 acquires the rotation speed of each motor that operates according to the control signal. The number of rotations of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder. Thus, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor has normally operated according to the control signal output to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down.

  Further, specifically, the control board 110, for example, based on the call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the predetermined car 102 A control signal for operating the brake to stop on the floor is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the brake. The brake operates to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 and stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor according to a control signal output from the control board 110. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped on the predetermined floor.

  Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the brake, the control board 110 acquires an output signal from a brake sensor whose output changes according to the operation of the brake. The brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a microswitch, a photoelectric sensor, or the like. Thereby, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake operates normally according to the control signal output to the brake.

  Further, specifically, the control board 110 controls the car 102 by braking based on a call signal output from a control board for the control panel 102a of the car 102 or a control board for the control panel 105b of the landing 105, for example. A control signal for opening and closing the doors 102c and 105a on the stopped floor is generated, and the generated control signal is output to a motor for opening and closing the door 102c of the car 102 and the door 105a of the landing 105. Thus, the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the car 102 stops. As described above, the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock, and therefore does not operate when the door 105a is not completely closed.

  The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor every time a control signal is output to a motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. Thus, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a operate normally in accordance with the control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.

  The control board 110 is, for example, a control board including a floor signal indicating the floor on which the car 102 is located, with respect to a control board for the control panel 102a of the car 102 and a control board for the control panel 105b of the landing 105. The signal of is output. The floor on which the car 102 is located can be specified, for example, based on an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway. The control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, when receiving a control signal including a floor signal, controls the display based on the received control signal. To display the floor where the car 102 is located, the direction of movement (whether it is moving up or down), and the like.

  The control board 110 sends a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 every time the position of the car 102 is switched. Output. Alternatively, the control board 110 periodically includes a floor signal, for example, regardless of the position of the car 102, with respect to the control board for the operation board 102 a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation board 105 b of the landing 105. It may output a control signal.

  The control board 110 is connected to the operation panel 102a and the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, and every time the car 102 is moved up and down in accordance with a signal output from the operation panel 102a and the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, An activation signal indicating that each unit has been activated for raising and lowering 102 is output. For example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the second floor, the control board 110 outputs an activation signal once. Further, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping halfway, it outputs a start signal once. In addition, for example, when the control board 110 stops on the third floor on the way from the first floor (opens and closes the door) and then moves to the fifth floor, it outputs a start signal twice.

  The control board 110 may calculate the traveling distance and traveling time of the car 102 each time the car 102 is moved up and down. The travel distance of the car 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the number of times of activation. The travel time of the car 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the floor signal described above. More specifically, for example, when a call operation is received from the operation panel 105b of the fourth floor landing 105 while the car 102 is on the first floor, the car 102 moves on the third floor from the first floor to the fourth floor. I do.

  The control board 110 includes a memory (not shown), and stores the number of times the start signal is output, that is, the number of starts, in the memory every time the start signal is output. The control board 110 may store, in the memory, the history of the operation operation of each part driven when the car 102 is raised and lowered and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed, instead of or in addition to the number of starts. Specifically, the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the car 102, the traveling time of the car 102, the number of times of operation of various relays operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. The information may be stored in the memory as a history of the operation.

  The control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are in the open state or the closed state based on the output value of the door open / close sensor. The control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening and closing the doors 102c and 105a based on a control signal for opening and closing the doors 102c and 105a output by the control board 110 and an output value of the door open / close sensor. It can be determined whether the doors 102c and 105a have actually opened and closed.

  When the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been switched. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 informs the outside that the operation mode has been switched. A signal for notifying, or a signal for notifying the operation mode after switching (being an operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. Further, specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 switches from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the control board 110 determines that the operation mode has been switched. A signal notifying the outside or a signal notifying the operation mode after switching (that is, the normal operation mode) (signal for alerting) is output.

  Further, when detecting a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal (signal for notification) notifying the occurrence of the failure. Specifically, for example, despite the control board 110 outputting a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door open / close sensor. When this is detected, a signal (signal for notification) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c of the elevator 101 is output (reported).

  When the call button is operated, the intercom terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120. When the call signal output from the terminal device 102b of the interphone is input to the voice communication board 122, the remote monitoring support device 120 sends the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205. Thereby, voice communication (communication) can be performed between the terminal device 102b of the interphone and the telephone 140.

  The terminal device 102b of the interphone remotely monitors the audio signal input to the microphone while the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 installed in the maintenance company 150 is established. Output to the support device 120. In addition, the terminal device 102b of the interphone transmits the audio signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via the speaker while the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (the voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 operates the floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 as a result of the operation of each unit according to the control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. get. Then, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates notification information based on the acquired floor signal and the like, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130. The notification information includes, for example, the direction in which the car 102 moves up and down, the floor to which the car 102 moves, whether or not the car 102 stops on the floor to which the car 102 moves, and the presence or absence of operation of a motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c. , The floor where the car 102 is currently located, the presence or absence of activation of various safety devices, the identification information of the elevator 101 that is the source of the notification information, and the like.

  The identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the manufacturing number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address, etc.) of the elevator 101, or the identification information of the elevator 101. The number may be arbitrarily set by a worker who performs maintenance and inspection. The identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining a predetermined number of digits and characters such as alphabets.

  The main control board 121 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be configured by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitoring control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204. The relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is directly connected to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 via the wiring 200.

  Specifically, the control board 110 and the relay board are connected to the legs of the IC chip (wiring connecting the control panel 105b of the landing 105 and the IC chip) provided on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example. A contact with the control board 110 can be provided through the contact. In this case, the contact may be provided on a signal foot (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip) input from the control board 110 to the IC chip, and may be provided on a signal foot output from the IC chip to the control board 110. (Wires connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip).

  When the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 includes an LED for displaying a floor on which the car 102 is currently located, the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is, for example, a photoelectric sensor whose output changes in accordance with turning on / off of the LED. (Not shown) to connect the photoelectric sensor and the relay board 201 and obtain a floor signal by obtaining an output value of the photoelectric sensor in the main control board 121 via the relay board 201. It may be.

  Alternatively, when the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 does not include an LED for displaying the floor on which the car 102 is currently located, the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 may, for example, turn on / off the LED for the display board. The main control board 121 is connected to a board that outputs a signal for controlling turning off and obtains an output value output from a board that outputs a signal for controlling turning on / off of an LED to a board for display, thereby obtaining a floor. A signal may be obtained.

  A connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120. The connection terminals 121a are not limited to those provided integrally with the relay board 201. The connection terminal 121a only needs to be electrically connected to (the input terminal of) the relay board 201, for example, a connector provided separately from the relay board 201 and connected to the relay board 201 by the wiring 121b, or the like. It can be realized by.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110, and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal (hereinafter, referred to as a "maintenance and inspection terminal") 110a to which a terminal device for diagnosis can be connected to the control board 110. Thus, it is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a and the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection are detachably connected.

  Specifically, for example, by inserting and removing a connector (male or female) realizing the connection terminal 121a with a connector (female or male) realizing the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, 120 and the control board 110 can be connected and disconnected. By using the connection terminal 121a and the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected, and when the remote monitoring support device 120 is to be removed, it can be easily removed. Can be.

  The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 based on, for example, a signal output from the diagnostic terminal device. As a result, the elevator 101 does not perform an operation according to the control signal. In this case, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the elevator 101, and a signal (a signal for reporting) for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality in the elevator 101 is output.

  The control board 110 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120 via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, for example. A signal output from the control board 110 via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, such as an alarm signal, is input from the relay board 201 to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120.

  The relay board 201 analyzes the received signal and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202. The monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The monitoring control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203. The monitoring control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.

  The memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off. Specifically, the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), or the like.

  Various signals output from the control board 110 differ depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like. The relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202 at the time of analysis. The remote monitoring support apparatus 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts the signal into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote control of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101. Monitoring can be performed.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121. The remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110. The operation command signal is output from, for example, the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 when an input operation for instructing movement to a predetermined floor is received on the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. Signal (such as a call signal) similar to the above signal. Specifically, the operation command signal is, for example, to move the car 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, to stop the moved car 102 at the corresponding floor, or to move the car 102 at the stopped floor. And a signal for opening and closing the door 102c and the landing 105a of the landing 105.

  When receiving the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and transmits the generated various control signals to the elevator. Output to each unit provided in 101. The main control board 121 inputs various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to the control board 110 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a provided in the elevator 101, for example.

  The terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is provided on the control board 110. Alternatively, the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection may be electrically connected to the input terminal of the control board 110 and may be separate from the control board 110. The terminal for maintenance and inspection is provided for connecting a terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance and inspection work, for example, at the time of maintenance and inspection work performed by a worker on the site where the elevator 101 is installed. . The terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided irrespective of whether the terminal is new or old.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120, for example, when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.

  Specifically, the management server computer 130 responds to the input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, by issuing an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) for instructing transmission of notification information regarding the result of the diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101. Instructions). In this case, the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the elevator 101 in addition to the notification information transmission instruction.

  The diagnostic operation is performed by causing the control board 110 to output signals for operating the respective units in a predetermined order to the respective units included in the elevator 101, and a signal indicating whether or not the respective units operate normally according to the output signals. Is output from the control board 110. The management server computer 130 may output the next diagnostic instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the diagnostic instruction (every predetermined period such as every month).

  More specifically, the management server computer 130 instructs, for example, in response to an input operation received by the management server computer 130 or periodically to transmit notification information on the operation history stored in the control board 110. May be transmitted (a notification information transmission instruction). The notification information about the operation history includes, for example, information on the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the car 102, the traveling time of the car 102, the number of times of operation of various relays operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. It can be realized by.

  When receiving various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 generates the above-mentioned operation instruction signal based on the received instruction signal, and transmits the generated operation instruction signal to the control board 110. Output to Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on the various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, the signal output from the control board 110 (for control) Signal, the response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.

  The management server computer 130 generates report information based on response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of transmitting the diagnosis instruction and the notification information transmission instruction, for example. In this case, the management server computer 130 generates report information including information on the mileage and the number of times of activation of the elevator 101, for example.

  Further, the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information. The report includes, for example, each time the elevator 101 performs a diagnostic operation, that is, each time the response information corresponding to the instruction signal (diagnosis instruction) transmitted to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 for instructing execution of the diagnostic operation is received. Can be issued to

  Specifically, for example, the management server computer 130 generates print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information. Output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130. When receiving the print information, the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by controlling the driving of the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.

(Functional Configuration of Remote Monitoring System 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support device 120 included in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

(Functional Configuration of Remote Monitoring Support Device 120)
In FIG. 14, each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 for the elevator 101 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generation unit 303, an output unit 304, and an acquisition unit 305. , The determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307. The functions of the receiving unit 301, the storage unit 302, the generating unit 303, the output unit 304, the obtaining unit 305, the determining unit 306, and the transmitting unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. This can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. The receiving unit 301 receives, for example, a transmission instruction of notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives the diagnosis instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information on the date and time when the diagnosis instruction was received. Thus, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.

  The generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation when the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted by the relay board 201 into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110. When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction to output a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.

  Specifically, the generation unit 303 includes, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 that is moving up and down, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. At 110, an operation command signal to be driven and controlled is generated.

  When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal to the control board 110 to cause the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation. In this embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.

  The output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a for connecting a maintenance / diagnosis terminal used for an inspection work performed by a worker on site, for example. Since the operation command signal output from the output unit 304 has been converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, similar to the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnostic terminal, The control board 110 can perform a diagnostic operation.

  The output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and outputs the operation command signal for executing the next diagnostic operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the operation command signal to the control board 110. Alternatively, the output may be performed via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. Specifically, for example, based on the information on the date and time stored in storage unit 302, output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has elapsed after outputting the instruction to execute the diagnostic operation. The operation command signal is output via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection.

  Thus, an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. Thus, the diagnostic operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the load on communication.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. The obtaining unit 305 obtains, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in response to an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation, output from the output unit 304.

  Further, the acquiring unit 305 acquires, for example, a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor. Specifically, the acquisition unit 305, for example, sends a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor via the board 123 and the wiring 200, and a signal of the landing 105 on each floor. A signal output from the operation panel 105b to the control board 110 is obtained.

  More specifically, for example, when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the floor output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to the control board 110. Get floor signal. The acquiring unit 305 acquires a control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example, according to a floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. Is also good.

  As described above, the acquisition unit 305 transmits the signal (down signal) output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor, and transmits the signal from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor to the control board 110. A signal that is bidirectional with a signal (uplink signal) output to the terminal is obtained. The position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the uplink signal and the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downlink signal may be the same position or different positions.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 305 performs control, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake operation mode due to detection of occurrence of an earthquake of a predetermined seismic intensity or higher. An alarm signal output from the board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 may be acquired. In addition, for example, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the control signal to the motor for moving the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down, for example, when the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched. In the case where a failure has occurred, a signal for alarm output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 may be acquired in order to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside. These alarm signals can be obtained, for example, via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection.

  The generation unit 303 generates notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. The generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally based on a control signal output from the control board 110. Further, the generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating the floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located, based on the floor signal output from the control board 110, for example. Further, the generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or occurrence of a failure in the elevator 101, based on a signal for alarm output from the control board 110. .

  The generating unit 303 generates notification information each time the obtaining unit 305 obtains a signal. Alternatively, the generating unit 303 may generate the notification information when the obtaining unit 305 obtains a specific signal, for example. Specifically, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal for alarm indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. .

  The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates the specific notification information. Specifically, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for alarm indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. 130.

  In the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the determining unit 306 further determines whether the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state based on the signal acquired by the acquiring unit 305. However, when it is not in the normal operation state, notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. Accordingly, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and can take measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state, such as arranging an inspection worker as necessary. It can be done quickly. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

(Processing Procedure of Remote Monitoring Support Device 120)
Next, a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 15 and 16 are flowcharts showing a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 15, first, the process waits until a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is acquired. In step S <b> 1501, a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105 b of the landing 105 is acquired, or the control waits until a signal output to the control board 110 from the operation panel 105 b of the landing 105 is acquired. I do.

  In step S1501, when a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is acquired (step S1501: Yes), a predetermined time has elapsed since the last acquisition of the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (step S1502). In step S1502, for example, the time that can be determined that the car 102 is stopped is set as the predetermined time, and whether the predetermined time has elapsed since the last time the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 has been acquired is determined. Determine whether or not. Specifically, for example, the time required for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c can be set as a predetermined time.

  In step S1502, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the last time the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 has been acquired (step S1502: No), the process returns to step S1501 and is output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. It is determined whether the obtained signal has been obtained. On the other hand, in step S1502, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the last acquisition of the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 (step S1502: Yes), the signal is acquired until the predetermined time elapses in step S1502: Yes. Notification information is generated based on the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 (step S1503). Thereby, when the floor is continuously changing, that is, when the car 102 moves, the notification information is not generated until the car 102 stops, and the car 102 stops. Notification information can be generated.

  Thereafter, the notification information generated in step S1503 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1504), and a series of processing ends. In step S1504, the notification information generated in step S1503 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  On the other hand, in step S1501, when the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 has not been acquired (step S1501: No), the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a has been acquired. It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S1505). In step S1505, if the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a has not been acquired (step S1505: No), the process returns to step S1501. In step S1505, if the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is obtained (step S1505: YES), the process proceeds to step S1503.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, it is determined whether or not a transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S1601). In step S1601, when a transmission instruction of notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S1601: Yes), an operation instruction signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S1602).

  Then, the operation command signal generated in step S1602 is output to control board 110 (step S1603), and the process proceeds to step S1604. In step S1603, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S1602 is output via the connection terminal 121a provided on the control board 110 to connect the maintenance / diagnosis terminal.

  After that, in step S1604, the process stands by until a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is acquired (step S1604: No). In step S1604, for example, a control signal output from control board 110 to operation panel 105b of landing 105 (input to operation panel 105b of landing 105 in response to the operation command signal output in step S1603) Or waits until a signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is acquired as a result of the operation of each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with the control signal.

  In step S1604, when a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is acquired (step S1604: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired control signal (step S1605). In step S1605, for example, in response to the operation command signal output in step S1603, the control board 110 controls the components of the elevator 101 based on the control signals output to the components of the elevator 101. Is generated to notify whether or not has been controlled as instructed by the operation command signal.

  Then, the notification information generated in step S1605 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1606), and a series of processing ends. In step S1606, the notification information generated in step S1605 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  On the other hand, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received in step S1601 (step S1601: No), the operation for causing the control board 110 to perform the diagnosis operation in the elevator 101 last time is performed. It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the transmission of the command signal (step S1607). In step S1607, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the previous operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute the diagnostic operation (step S1607: No), the process returns to step S1601 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether a notification information transmission instruction has been received.

  In step S1607, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the last time the operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute the diagnostic operation has been transmitted (step S1607: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1602, and the operation for performing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S1602, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in the remote monitoring support device 120 in advance.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment is a remote monitoring support device 120 that communicates with the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130, respectively. A signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b provided at each landing 105 of the elevator 101 (the operation panel 105b of the landing 105), and the operation of the elevator 105 in accordance with the operation of the elevator 101 corresponding to the signal. A signal output from the board 105b to the control board 110 is obtained, notification information on the state of the elevator 101 is generated based on the obtained signal, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. It is characterized by.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the fourth embodiment, the signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 and the operation of the elevator 101 according to the control signal cause the landing 105 By transmitting notification information based on a signal output from the operation panel 105b to the control board 110 to the management server computer 130, the control information is not limited to the control board 110 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place. Even the elevator 101 having the control board 110 not having the communication function can perform remote monitoring.

  As a result, it is possible to remotely monitor the elevator 101 regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is secured, and the user is safe. The elevator 101 can be used with care.

  Further, according to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the fourth embodiment, a signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 can be directly transmitted to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 without passing through the control board 110. . Thereby, the reliability of the notification information transmitted to the management server computer 130 can be improved as compared with the case where the control board 110 and other relay devices are provided. Further, thereby, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be further improved, the safety of the user can be further secured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with a sense of security.

  Also, when information about the state of the elevator 101 is acquired via the control board 110 by directly transmitting the signal from the operation panel 105b (signal line 111) of the landing 105 to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 without passing through the control board 110 The processing load on the control board 110 can be reduced as compared with the case of FIG.

  Further, when the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fourth embodiment receives a diagnosis instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 and instructing transmission of notification information, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 An instruction to execute a diagnostic operation for diagnosing a state is output, and the control panel 105b of the landing 105 among control signals output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in response to the output instruction to execute the diagnostic operation And a signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to the control board 110 in accordance with the signal output to the control board 110 and the control signal.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the fourth embodiment, at the time of a diagnostic operation executed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130, the control board 110 outputs the diagnostic operation to each unit included in the elevator 101. Of the control signals output to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 and the notification information based on the signals output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to the control board 110 in accordance with the control signals. By transmitting the data to the server computer 130, the remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed.

  As a result, it is possible to remotely monitor the elevator 101 at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can be monitored. The elevator 101 can be used with ease.

  Further, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fourth embodiment is connected to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to which a portable terminal device that outputs an instruction to execute a diagnostic operation to the control board 110 can be connected. On the other hand, a diagnostic operation execution instruction is output.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the fourth embodiment, the diagnostic operation execution instruction is output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a conventionally used at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. The diagnostic operation can be easily performed on the control board 110 without newly providing a mechanism for inputting a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110. Thereby, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  Further, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fourth embodiment is characterized in that, when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting an execution instruction of a diagnostic operation, an instruction to execute the next diagnostic operation is output.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the fourth embodiment, it is possible to grasp the state of the elevator 101 every predetermined time regardless of whether or not the management server computer 130 has transmitted the diagnosis instruction. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remotely monitoring the elevator 101.

<Embodiment 5>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fifth embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to fourth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

(System configuration of remote monitoring system)
First, a system configuration of an elevator remote monitoring system including the remote monitoring support device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a system configuration of a remote monitoring system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 17, a remote monitoring system 100 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention includes, for example, a control board (control device) 110, a remote monitoring support device 120, a management server computer 130, and a telephone 140. be able to. The remote monitoring system 100 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 using a management server computer 130 installed at a location remote from the elevator 101. The management server computer 130 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 via the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The management server computer 130 is installed in a remote place different from the place where the elevator 101 to be monitored is installed and remote from the place where the elevator 101 is installed. Specifically, the management server computer 130 can be installed in, for example, a maintenance management company 150 responsible for maintenance of the elevator 101.

  Telephone 140 is installed, for example, at maintenance management company 150 where management server computer 130 is installed. By installing the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140 in the maintenance management company 150, a person in the car 102 of the elevator 101 and an operator of the maintenance management company 150 can directly communicate with each other.

  The elevator 101 is installed in a multi-storey building or the like, and includes a basket (car) 102 on which people and articles are mounted. One car 102 is provided for each elevator 101. The basket 102 is provided in a hoistway (not shown) penetrating each floor of the building along the vertical direction. The elevator 101 can be realized by, for example, a rope type (traction type) elevator.

  The elevator 101 that can be monitored by the remote monitoring system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to a rope-type elevator. In the remote monitoring system according to the embodiment of the present invention, for example, a hydraulic elevator 101 may be monitored instead of the rope elevator 101 or in addition to the rope elevator.

  The car 102 includes an operation panel 102a including an operation button including a destination floor button, a door opening / closing button, and the like, a display for displaying a floor on which the car 102 is located, and the like (hereinafter, “operation panel 102a of the car 102” as appropriate). Is provided). An operation button including a destination floor button, a door open / close button, and the like outputs a signal corresponding to an input operation received at the operation button. The display can be realized by, for example, various known display devices that display the floor where the basket 102 is located.

  The operation panel 102a of the car 102 includes a control board for the operation panel 102a, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 102a. The control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is, for example, an operation board for outputting a signal corresponding to an input operation received on an operation button to the control board 110, and a display board for controlling a display. Substrate. In this case, the control board 110 receives a signal output from the operation board. In this case, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating the floor on which the car 102 is located to the display board.

  Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is not limited to the one configured by the operation board and the display board, and may be realized only by the operation board. Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 102a of the cage 102 is not limited to the one configured by the operation board and the display board, and may be realized only by the display board. .

  Alternatively, the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized only by an operation board or a display board without including an operation button or a display. Alternatively, the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized only by the display substrate without including the operation buttons, the operation substrate, and the display. Further, the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized only by the operation board without including the operation buttons, the display, and the display board.

  The car 102 is provided with an intercom terminal device 102b. The intercom terminal device 102b includes a call button, a microphone, and a speaker (all are not shown). The intercom terminal device 102b is connected to the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The hoistway is provided with a drive mechanism 104 for raising and lowering the car 102. The drive mechanism 104 can be provided, for example, at the upper part of the hoistway. The drive mechanism 104 includes a hoist, a pulley, a rope 104a, a counterweight 104b, and the like. The drive mechanism 104 further includes an electromagnetic brake, a speed governor, and the like (all are not shown). The driving mechanism 104 can be easily realized by using a known technique, and thus the description is omitted. The drive mechanism 104 is not limited to one provided at the upper part of the hoistway. For example, in the case of the hydraulic elevator 101, the drive mechanism 104 may be provided at the bottom (pit) of the hoistway.

  The basket 102 is connected to one end of a rope 104a, and the counterweight 104b is connected to the other end of the rope 104a. In the rope-type elevator 101, the hoist is driven while the rope 104a having the basket 102 and the counterweight 104b connected at both ends is hung on a pulley and a hoist, and the rope 104a is moved between the rope 104a and the pulley. The basket 102 is moved up and down by using the frictional force (traction). The hoistway is provided with a guide rail (not shown) for guiding the position at which the car 102 moves up and down.

  Doors 105a and 102c are provided at a position (a landing) 105 and a car 102 corresponding to each floor in the hoistway, respectively. The car 102 is provided with a motor (not shown) for opening and closing the door 102c provided on the car 102 and the door 105a provided on the landing 105. The motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c is connected to the control board 110.

  The door 105a provided at the landing 105 is locked by a device called an interlock or the like. When the motor is driven in a state where the elevator 101 arrives at the stop floor, the driving mechanism portion of the door 102c provided on the car 102 engages with the interlock to release the locking by the interlock, and the door 102c provided on the car 102 The door 105a provided at the landing 105 opens and closes in conjunction with each other.

  The elevator 101 is provided with a door opening / closing sensor (not shown) for detecting opening / closing of the doors 102c and 105a. The output of the door open / close sensor changes depending on whether the doors 102c and 105a are in an open state or a closed state. The door opening / closing sensor can be realized by, for example, a microswitch or a photoelectric sensor. The door opening / closing sensor is connected to the control board 110 via wiring, and a signal output from the door opening / closing sensor is input to the control board 110 via the wiring.

  Each landing 105 has an operation panel 105b (hereinafter, referred to as “operation panel 105b of the landing 105”) including a landing call button (not shown), a display for displaying a floor where the car 102 is located, and the like. Each is installed. The operation panel 105b of each landing 105 includes a control board, and is connected to the control board 110 via a control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105.

  The operation panel 105b of the landing 105 may be provided at each landing 105, and may include a display substrate for displaying the floor where the car 102 is located by lighting an LED or the like. Alternatively, the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 does not include a display board that displays the floor where the car 102 is located, but only a board that outputs a signal for controlling the turning on / off of the LED with respect to the display board. It may be realized by.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing for accommodating the control board 110 of the elevator 101 or a wall of a hoistway. The remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122. The main control board 121 is directly connected to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 via the wiring 200 and the like.

  Specifically, the main control board 121 of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 is attached to, for example, a signal line 111 connecting the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board 110, and various types of signals transmitted by the signal line 111 are provided. Is provided with a board 1701 for acquiring the signal of the car 102, and the board 1701 and the main control board 121 are connected to each other via the wiring 200, whereby the operation panel 102a of the car 102 can be connected.

  The main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102. The main control board 121 is output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 in response to the input operation when, for example, a user of the elevator 101 performs an input operation on an operation button on the operation panel 102a of the car 102. Get the call signal.

  Further, the main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 (control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102). The main control board 121, for example, responds to the call signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102, and the control board 110 outputs the signals to the respective sections of the elevator 101 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 Acquire the floor signal etc. output to it.

  Further, the main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the main control board 121. The connection terminal 121a can be realized by, for example, a connector connected to the main control board 121 via a wiring 121b or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110, and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal (hereinafter, referred to as a "maintenance and inspection terminal") 110a to which a terminal device for diagnosis can be connected to the control board 110. Thus, it is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a and the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection are detachably connected.

  The maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is used, for example, to connect a diagnostic terminal device (maintenance / diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance / inspection work when a worker performs a maintenance / inspection work on site where the elevator 101 is installed. Is provided. The terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided irrespective of whether the terminal is new or old.

  The diagnostic terminal device has portability that can be carried by a worker, and is used, for example, at the time of maintenance and inspection work performed by a worker on the site where the elevator 101 is installed. The terminal device for diagnosis is provided with a terminal that is detachably connected to the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. At the time of maintenance and inspection work, a worker connects a terminal provided for the terminal device for diagnosis to a terminal for maintenance and inspection provided on the control board 110, and performs a predetermined input operation on the terminal device for diagnosis. The terminal device for diagnosis outputs a signal corresponding to the input operation by the operator to the control board 110.

  For example, when a signal output from a terminal device for diagnosis is input during maintenance and inspection work, the control board 110 operates each part of the elevator 101 according to the input signal and diagnoses a signal related to the operation result. Output to the terminal device. The terminal device for diagnosis notifies information for guiding whether or not the elevator 101 operates normally in response to the input operation by the worker, based on the signal regarding the operation result of the elevator 101 output from the control board 110.

  The main control board 121 is connected to the management server computer 130 via a network 160 such as the Internet. By connecting the main control board 121 and the management server computer 130 via the Internet instead of the public voice network 170 such as a telephone line, it is possible to prevent delays in grasping the status of the elevator 101 due to a punctured telephone line in an emergency. And take quick action.

  The voice communication board 122 is connected to the interphone terminal device 102b and the public voice network 170. The voice communication board 122 can be specifically realized by, for example, a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) board. Public voice network 170 includes a fixed telephone network (public switched telephone network) and a mobile telephone network. The public voice network 170 is composed of a plurality of switches (not shown), such as a subscriber line exchange accommodating a telephone line, a relay exchange bundling the subscriber line exchanges, and a gateway exchange connected to another operator's telephone network. I have. Description of the public voice network 170 is omitted because it is a known technology.

  The main control board 121 may perform communication using a PHS board included in the voice communication board 122. In this case, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 uses the PHS board for voice communication and also for data communication. Since the installation location of the elevator 101 is fixed, by performing communication using the PHS, the quality of communication can be ensured and the cost for communication can be suppressed.

  The management server computer 130 can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer, for example. An operation terminal device 131 may be connected to the management server computer 130. The management server computer 130 and the operation terminal device 131 may be installed at the same place or may be installed at different places. The number of operation terminal devices 131 may be one or more. The operation terminal device 131 can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer having an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse, and a display, for example. Further, a printer (not shown) for outputting a report or the like describing the state of the elevator 101 may be connected to the operation terminal device 131.

  In the maintenance management company 150, in addition to the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140, a PBX (Private Branch Exchange, see 205 in FIG. 2) can be installed. Telephone 140 is connected to public voice network 170 via a PBX. In the remote monitoring system 100, the telephone 140 may be directly connected to the public voice network 170 without providing the PBX.

(Hardware configuration of remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a hardware configuration of a remote monitoring support device 120 included in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a remote monitoring support device 120 included in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 18, a control board 110 controls the operation of the elevator 101 by controlling the driving of each unit constituting the elevator 101. The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each unit included in the elevator 101, and controls the operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each unit.

  The control board for the operation panel 102a of the above-described car 102 generates a call signal corresponding to the input operation each time an input operation on an operation button by a user of the elevator 101 is received, and generates the generated call signal on the control board. Output to 110. The control board 110 controls the operation of the elevator 101 by outputting a control signal for driving and controlling the drive mechanism 104 based on, for example, a call signal output from a control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. I do.

  Specifically, for example, the control board 110 generates a control signal for a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 based on a call signal output from a control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102, and generates the generated control signal. Is output to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down. As a result, the motor that raises and lowers the car 102 is driven to rotate in the direction that raises and lowers the car 102. The motor for raising and lowering the car 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is driven and controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the car 102 is stopped.

  Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down, the control board 110 acquires the rotation speed of each motor that operates according to the control signal. The number of rotations of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder. Thus, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor has normally operated according to the control signal output to the motor that moves the car 102 up and down.

  Further, specifically, control board 110 operates a brake to stop car 102 on a predetermined floor, for example, based on a call signal output from a control board for operation panel 102a of car 102. A control signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the brake. The brake operates to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 and stop the car 102 on a predetermined floor according to a control signal output from the control board 110. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped on the predetermined floor.

  Each time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the brake, the control board 110 acquires an output signal from a brake sensor whose output changes according to the operation of the brake. The brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a microswitch, a photoelectric sensor, or the like. Thereby, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake operates normally according to the control signal output to the brake.

  Further, specifically, the control board 110, for example, based on the call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102, the door 102c, 105a on the floor where the car 102 is stopped by the brake based on the brake A control signal for opening and closing is generated, and the generated control signal is output to a motor for opening and closing the door 102c of the car 102 and the door 105a of the landing 105. Thus, the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the car 102 stops. As described above, the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock, and therefore does not operate when the door 105a is not completely closed.

  The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor every time a control signal is output to a motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. Thus, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a operate normally in accordance with the control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.

  The control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal indicating the floor on which the car 102 is located, for example, to a control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. The floor on which the car 102 is located can be specified, for example, based on an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway. When the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 receives the control signal including the floor signal, the control board controls the display based on the received control signal, and the floor on which the car 102 is located and the moving direction. (Up or down).

  The control board 110 sends a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 every time the position of the car 102 is switched. Output. Alternatively, the control board 110 periodically includes a floor signal, for example, regardless of the position of the car 102, with respect to the control board for the operation board 102 a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation board 105 b of the landing 105. It may output a control signal.

  The control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, like the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102, responds to the input operation each time the user of the elevator 101 receives an input operation on the landing call button. A call signal is generated, and the generated call signal is output to the control board 110. When a call signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the control board 110 is operated in the same manner as when a signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. Based on the signal output from the control board for 105b, various control signals are generated, and the generated control signals are output to the corresponding units to control the operation of the elevator 101.

  The control board 110 is connected to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, and moves the car 102 up and down according to signals output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. Every time it is performed, it outputs an activation signal indicating that each part has been activated in order to move the car 102 up and down. For example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the second floor, the control board 110 outputs an activation signal once. Further, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping halfway, it outputs a start signal once. In addition, for example, when the control board 110 stops on the third floor on the way from the first floor (opens and closes the door) and then moves to the fifth floor, it outputs a start signal twice.

  The control board 110 may calculate the traveling distance and traveling time of the car 102 each time the car 102 is moved up and down. The travel distance of the car 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the number of times of activation. The travel time of the car 102 can be calculated based on, for example, the floor signal described above. More specifically, for example, when a call operation is received from the operation panel 105b of the fourth floor landing 105 while the car 102 is on the first floor, the car 102 moves on the third floor from the first floor to the fourth floor. I do.

  The control board 110 includes a memory (not shown), and stores the number of times the start signal is output, that is, the number of starts, in the memory every time the start signal is output. The control board 110 may store, in the memory, the history of the operation operation of each part driven when the car 102 is raised and lowered and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed, instead of or in addition to the number of starts. Specifically, the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the car 102, the traveling time of the car 102, the number of times of operation of various relays operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. The information may be stored in the memory as a history of the operation.

  The control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are in the open state or the closed state based on the output value of the door open / close sensor. The control board 110 outputs a control signal for opening and closing the doors 102c and 105a based on a control signal for opening and closing the doors 102c and 105a output by the control board 110 and an output value of the door open / close sensor. It can be determined whether the doors 102c and 105a have actually opened and closed.

  When the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been switched. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 informs the outside that the operation mode has been switched. A signal for notifying, or a signal for notifying the operation mode after switching (being an operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. Further, specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 switches from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the control board 110 determines that the operation mode has been switched. A signal notifying the outside or a signal notifying the operation mode after switching (that is, the normal operation mode) (signal for alerting) is output.

  Further, when detecting a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal (signal for notification) notifying the occurrence of the failure. Specifically, for example, despite the control board 110 outputting a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door open / close sensor. When this is detected, a signal (signal for notification) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c of the elevator 101 is output (reported).

  When the call button is operated, the intercom terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120. When the call signal output from the terminal device 102b of the interphone is input to the voice communication board 122, the remote monitoring support device 120 sends the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205. Thereby, voice communication (communication) can be performed between the terminal device 102b of the interphone and the telephone 140.

  The terminal device 102b of the interphone remotely monitors the audio signal input to the microphone while the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 installed in the maintenance company 150 is established. Output to the support device 120. In addition, the terminal device 102b of the interphone transmits the audio signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via the speaker while the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (the voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 operates the floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 as a result of the operation of each unit according to the control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. get. Then, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates notification information based on the acquired floor signal and the like, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130. The notification information includes, for example, the direction in which the car 102 moves up and down, the floor to which the car 102 moves, whether or not the car 102 stops on the floor to which the car 102 moves, and the presence or absence of operation of a motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c. , The floor where the car 102 is currently located, the presence or absence of activation of various safety devices, the identification information of the elevator 101 that is the source of the notification information, and the like.

  The identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the manufacturing number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address, etc.) of the elevator 101, or the identification information of the elevator 101. The number may be arbitrarily set by a worker who performs maintenance and inspection. The identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining a predetermined number of digits and characters such as alphabets.

  The main control board 121 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be configured by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitoring control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204. The relay board 201 of the remote monitoring support device 120 is directly connected to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 via the wiring 200.

  Specifically, the relay board 201 is, for example, a foot of an IC chip provided on a control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 (wiring connecting the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the IC chip). In addition, a contact between the control board 110 and the relay board 201 is provided, and the control board 110 can be connected to the control board 110 via the contact. In this case, the contact may be provided on a signal foot (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip) input from the control board 110 to the IC chip, and may be provided on a signal foot output from the IC chip to the control board 110. (Wires connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip). In this case, the relay board 201 can generate a call signal generated in response to an input operation on the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and output to the control board 110 from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102. it can.

  Alternatively, for example, the relay board 201 may be connected to a wiring connecting a control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and a display for displaying a floor or the like where the car 102 is located. In this case, the relay board 201 acquires, for example, a floor signal indicating the floor where the car 102 is located, which is output from the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 to the display. Can be.

  A connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120. The connection terminals 121a are not limited to those provided integrally with the relay board 201. The connection terminal 121a only needs to be electrically connected to (the input terminal of) the relay board 201, for example, a connector provided separately from the relay board 201 and connected to the relay board 201 by the wiring 121b, or the like. It can be realized by.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110, and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal (hereinafter, referred to as a "maintenance and inspection terminal") 110a to which a terminal device for diagnosis can be connected to the control board 110. Thus, it is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a and the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection are detachably connected.

  Specifically, for example, by inserting and removing a connector (male or female) realizing the connection terminal 121a with a connector (female or male) realizing the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, 120 and the control board 110 can be connected and disconnected. By using the connection terminal 121a and the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected, and when the remote monitoring support device 120 is to be removed, it can be easily removed. Can be.

  Thus, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the fifth embodiment is connected to the control board 110 via the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a, and is connected to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 via the wiring 200. It is connected.

  The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 based on, for example, a signal output from the diagnostic terminal device. As a result, the elevator 101 does not perform an operation according to the control signal. In this case, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the elevator 101, and a signal (a signal for reporting) for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality in the elevator 101 is output.

  The control board 110 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120 via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, for example. A signal output from the control board 110 via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, such as an alarm signal, is input from the relay board 201 to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120.

  The relay board 201 analyzes the received signal and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202. The monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The monitoring control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203. The monitoring control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.

  The memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off. Specifically, the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), or the like.

  Various signals output from the control board 110 differ depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like. The relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202 at the time of analysis. The remote monitoring support apparatus 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts the signal into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote control of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101. Monitoring can be performed.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121. The remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110. The operation command signal is, for example, when an input operation for instructing movement to a predetermined floor is received on the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the operation panel 105b of the hall 105, This can be realized by a signal (a call signal or the like) similar to the signal output from the operation panel 105b. Specifically, the operation command signal is, for example, to move the car 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, to stop the moved car 102 at the corresponding floor, or to move the car 102 at the stopped floor. And a signal for opening and closing the door 102c and the landing 105a of the landing 105.

  When receiving the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and transmits the generated various control signals to the elevator. Output to each unit provided in 101. The main control board 121 inputs various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to the control board 110 via, for example, a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a provided in the elevator 101.

  The terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is provided on the control board 110. Alternatively, the maintenance / inspection terminal 110 a may be electrically connected to an input terminal of the control board 110 and may be separate from the control board 110. The maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is provided for connecting a terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance / inspection work, for example, when a worker performs a maintenance / inspection work at a site where the elevator 101 is installed. I have. The terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and a wide variety of elevators 101 are generally provided irrespective of whether the terminal is new or old.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120, for example, when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.

  Specifically, the management server computer 130 responds to the input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, by issuing an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) for instructing transmission of notification information regarding the result of the diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101. Instructions). In this case, the management server computer 130 transmits a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the elevator 101 in addition to the notification information transmission instruction.

  The diagnostic operation is performed by causing the control board 110 to output signals for operating the respective units in a predetermined order to the respective units included in the elevator 101, and a signal indicating whether or not the respective units operate normally according to the output signals. Is output from the control board 110. The management server computer 130 may output the next diagnostic instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the diagnostic instruction (every predetermined period such as every month).

  More specifically, the management server computer 130 instructs, for example, in response to an input operation received by the management server computer 130 or periodically to transmit notification information on the operation history stored in the control board 110. May be transmitted (a notification information transmission instruction). The notification information about the operation history includes, for example, information on the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the car 102, the traveling time of the car 102, the number of times of operation of various relays operated when the car 102 is raised and lowered, and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. It can be realized by.

  When receiving various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 generates the above-mentioned operation instruction signal based on the received instruction signal, and transmits the generated operation instruction signal to the control board 110. Output to Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on the various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, the signal output from the control board 110 (for control) Signal, the response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.

  The management server computer 130 generates report information based on response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of transmitting the diagnosis instruction and the notification information transmission instruction, for example. In this case, the management server computer 130 generates report information including information on the mileage and the number of times of activation of the elevator 101, for example.

  Further, the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information. The report includes, for example, each time the elevator 101 performs a diagnostic operation, that is, each time the response information corresponding to the instruction signal (diagnosis instruction) transmitted to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 for instructing execution of the diagnostic operation is received. Can be issued to

  Specifically, for example, the management server computer 130 generates print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information. Output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130. When receiving the print information, the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by controlling the driving of the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.

(Functional Configuration of Remote Monitoring System 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support device 120 included in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

(Functional Configuration of Remote Monitoring Support Device 120)
19, each function of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 for the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generating unit 303, an output unit 304, an obtaining unit 305, This is realized by the determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307. The functions of the receiving unit 301, the storage unit 302, the generating unit 303, the output unit 304, the obtaining unit 305, the determining unit 306, and the transmitting unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. This can be realized by each unit included in the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. The receiving unit 301 receives, for example, a transmission instruction of notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives the diagnosis instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information on the date and time when the diagnosis instruction was received. Thus, the operation of the elevator 101 can be periodically monitored without performing communication with the management server computer 130.

  The generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation when the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted by the relay board 201 into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110. When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction to output a signal for operating each unit included in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order.

  Specifically, the generation unit 303 includes, for example, a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, a brake that stops the car 102 that is moving up and down, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. At 110, an operation command signal to be driven and controlled is generated.

  When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal to the control board 110 to cause the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation. In this embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.

  The output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a for connecting a maintenance / diagnosis terminal used for an inspection work performed by a worker on site, for example. Since the operation command signal output from the output unit 304 has been converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201, similar to the case where a signal for performing a diagnostic operation is directly input from the maintenance diagnostic terminal, The control board 110 can perform a diagnostic operation.

  The output unit 304 is not limited to the case where the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, and outputs the operation command signal for executing the next diagnostic operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the operation command signal to the control board 110. Alternatively, the output may be performed via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. Specifically, for example, based on the information on the date and time stored in storage unit 302, output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed when one month has elapsed after outputting the instruction to execute the diagnostic operation. The operation command signal is output via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection.

  Thus, an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation can be periodically output to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. Thus, the diagnostic operation can be periodically performed on the elevator 101 while reducing the load on communication.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. The obtaining unit 305 obtains, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in response to an operation command signal for executing a diagnostic operation, output from the output unit 304.

  In addition, the acquiring unit 305 acquires, for example, a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102. Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 305 transmits the signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 via the board 1701 and the wiring 200, or the control board 102a of the car 102 The signal output to 110 is obtained.

  More specifically, the obtaining unit 305 obtains a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 to the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 102a of the car 102, for example. . Further, the obtaining unit 305 may obtain, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 in accordance with a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102. .

  Thus, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the signal (down signal) output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 to the control board 110. (Up signal) and a bidirectional signal. The position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the uplink signal and the position where the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downlink signal may be the same position or different positions.

  Further, the acquisition unit 305 performs control, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake operation mode due to detection of the occurrence of an earthquake of a predetermined seismic intensity or higher. An alarm signal output from the board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 may be acquired. In addition, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal to a motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down, the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 is not switched. In the case where a failure has occurred, a notification signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 may be acquired to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside. These alarm signals can be obtained, for example, via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection.

  The generation unit 303 generates notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. The generation unit 303 generates notification information indicating the floor on which the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located, based on a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102, for example. The generation unit 303 may generate, for example, notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally, based on a control signal output from the control board 110. Further, the generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or occurrence of a failure in the elevator 101, based on a signal for alarm output from the control board 110. You may.

  The generating unit 303 generates notification information each time the obtaining unit 305 obtains a signal. Alternatively, the generating unit 303 may generate the notification information when the obtaining unit 305 obtains a specific signal, for example. Specifically, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal for alarm indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. .

  The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates the specific notification information. Specifically, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for alarm indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. 130.

  In the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the determination unit 306 further determines whether the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. However, when it is not in the normal operation state, notification information including information on the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. Accordingly, the operator can quickly grasp that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, and can take measures to maintain the elevator 101 in a good state, such as arranging an inspection worker as necessary. It can be done quickly. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

(Processing Procedure of Remote Monitoring Support Device 120)
Next, a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 20, first, the process waits until a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is acquired. In step S2001, for example, the process waits until a call signal is received by receiving an input operation on an operation button by a user of the elevator 101 or the like. In step S2001, a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is obtained, or the control waits until a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 to the control board 110 is obtained. I do.

  In step S2001, when a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is acquired (step S2001: Yes), a predetermined time has elapsed since the last acquisition of the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (step S2002). In step S2002, for example, it is determined whether or not a time sufficient to determine that the car 102 has stopped has passed for a predetermined time or more because a call input operation has not been received. Specifically, for example, the time required for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c can be set as a predetermined time.

  In step S2002, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the last time the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 has been acquired (step S2002: No), the process returns to step S2001 and is output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102. It is determined whether the obtained signal has been obtained. On the other hand, in step S2002, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 was last obtained (step S2002: Yes), the signal is obtained until the predetermined time elapses in step S2002: Yes. Notification information is generated based on the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 (step S2003). Thus, for example, when there is no call input operation for a predetermined time or more and the car 102 is stopped for a predetermined time or more, the notification information can be generated.

  Thereafter, the notification information generated in step S2003 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S2004), and the series of processing ends. In step S2004, the notification information generated in step S2003 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  On the other hand, in step S2001, if the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is not acquired (step S2001: No), the signal for alarm output via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection is acquired. It is determined whether or not (step S2005). In step S2005, if the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a has not been acquired (step S2005: No), the process returns to step S2001. In step S2005, when the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired (step S2005: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2003.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 21, first, it is determined whether or not a transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S2101). In step S2101, when a transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S2101: Yes), an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S2102).

  Then, the operation command signal generated in step S2102 is output to control board 110 (step S2103), and the process proceeds to step S2104. In step S2103, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S2102 is output via a connection terminal provided on control board 110 for connecting a maintenance and diagnosis terminal.

  Then, it waits until a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102, which operates according to the control signal output from the control board 110 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103, is acquired (step S2104: No). In step S2104, the control waits until a control signal (signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102) output from the control board 110 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103 is waited. Is also good.

  In step S2104, a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103 (or a control signal output from the control board 110 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103). If a signal, that is, a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the car 102, is obtained (step S2104: Yes), notification information is generated based on the obtained control signal (step S2105). In step S2105, for example, in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103, the control board 110 controls the components of the elevator 101 based on the control signals output to the components of the elevator 101 from the control board 110. Is generated to notify whether or not has been controlled as instructed by the operation command signal.

  Then, the notification information generated in step S2105 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S2106), and a series of processing ends. In step S2106, the notification information generated in step S2105 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  On the other hand, in step S2101, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is not received (step S2101: No), the control board 110 is operated to execute the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 last time. It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the output of the command signal (step S2107). In step S2107, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the previous operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 (step S2107: No), the process returns to step S2101 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether a notification information transmission instruction has been received.

  In step S2107, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the last time the operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute the diagnostic operation is output (step S2107: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2102 to operate the elevator 101 for performing the diagnostic operation. Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S2102, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in the remote monitoring support device 120 in advance.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment is a remote monitoring support device 120 that performs communication between the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130, respectively. , A signal output from the control board 110 to an operation panel 102 a provided on the car 102 of the elevator 101 (operation panel 102 a of the car 102), and an operation panel of the car 102 in accordance with the operation of the elevator 101 according to the signal A signal output from the control board 110 to the control board 110 is obtained, notification information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is generated based on the obtained signal, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. Features.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the fifth embodiment, the signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the operation of the elevator 101 according to the operation of the elevator 101 according to the control signal are used. By transmitting notification information based on a signal output from the operation panel 102a to the control board 110 to the management server computer 130, the control information is not limited to the control board 110 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place. Even the elevator 101 provided with the control board 110 not having the communication function can perform remote monitoring. As a result, it is possible to remotely monitor the elevator 101 regardless of the presence or absence of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, the safety of the user is secured, and the user is safe. The elevator 101 can be used with care.

  Further, according to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the fifth embodiment, the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 is output from the operation panel 102a of the actually operated car 102 without passing through the control board 110. The transmitted signal can be directly transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. Thereby, the reliability of the notification information transmitted to the management server computer can be improved as compared with the case where a control board or other relay device is provided. Further, thereby, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be further improved, the safety of the user can be further secured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with a sense of security.

  Also, when information about the state of the elevator 101 is acquired via the control board 110 by directly transmitting the signal from the operation panel 102a (signal line 111) of the car 102 to the remote monitoring support device 120 without passing through the control board 110 The processing load on the control board 110 can be reduced as compared with the case of FIG.

  Further, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fifth embodiment, when receiving a diagnosis instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 and instructing transmission of notification information, transmits an operation of the elevator 101 to the control board 110. An instruction to execute a diagnostic operation for diagnosing a condition is output, and the control panel 110a of the basket 102 is output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in response to the output instruction to execute the diagnostic operation. And a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 to the control board 110 in accordance with the signal output to the control board 110 and the control signal.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the fifth embodiment, at the time of a diagnosis operation performed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130, the control board 110 outputs the diagnostic operation to each unit included in the elevator 101. Of the control signals output to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the notification information based on the signals output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 to the control board 110 in response to the control signals. By transmitting the signal to the server computer 130, the remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed.

  As a result, it is possible to remotely monitor the elevator 101 at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can be monitored. The elevator 101 can be used with ease.

  Further, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fifth embodiment is output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 during the diagnostic operation executed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130. By transmitting the notification information based on the control signal to the management server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored. As a result, it is possible to remotely monitor the elevator 101 at an arbitrary timing set on the management server computer 130 side, so that the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can be monitored. The elevator 101 can be used with ease.

  The remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fifth embodiment is connected to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to which a portable terminal device that outputs an instruction to execute a diagnostic operation to the control board 110 can be connected. On the other hand, a diagnostic operation execution instruction is output.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the fifth embodiment, a maintenance terminal that can be connected to a diagnostic terminal device used for diagnosis of the elevator 101, which is conventionally used at the site where the elevator 101 is installed, is provided. By outputting a diagnosis operation execution instruction via the terminal 110a, the control board 110 can easily execute the diagnosis operation without newly providing a mechanism for inputting the diagnosis operation execution instruction to the control board 110. be able to. Thereby, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  Further, the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 according to the fifth embodiment is characterized in that, when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting an instruction to execute a diagnostic operation, an instruction to execute the next diagnostic operation is output.

  According to the remote monitoring support apparatus 120 of the fifth embodiment, it is possible to grasp the state of the elevator 101 every predetermined time regardless of whether or not the management server computer 130 has transmitted the diagnosis instruction. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remotely monitoring the elevator 101.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support device according to the present invention is useful for a remote monitoring support device that remotely monitors an elevator, and is particularly suitable for a remote monitoring support device that remotely monitors an elevator after installation.

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Claims (5)

A control board for controlling the operation of the elevator, and a landing corresponding to each floor in the hoistway of the elevator, and an acquiring unit for acquiring the signal from a contact for inputting / outputting a signal or a wiring connected to the contact, ,
Based on the output state of the signal acquired by the acquisition unit, a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the signal was last output from the landing to the control board,
Generating means for generating notification information including information on a state of the elevator, when the predetermined time has elapsed, based on the determination by the determining means;
A transmitting unit that transmits the notification information generated by the generating unit to a management server computer that is installed at a remote location of the elevator and monitors the operation of the elevator ;
A remote monitoring support device comprising: A control board that controls the operation of the elevator, and a cage of the elevator, and an acquisition unit that acquires the signal from a contact that inputs and outputs a signal between the input and output or a wire connected to the contact,
Based on the output state of the signal acquired by the acquisition unit, a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the signal was last output from the car to the control board,
Generating means for generating notification information including information on a state of the elevator, when the predetermined time has elapsed, based on the determination by the determining means;
Transmitting means for transmitting the notification information generated by the generating means to a management server computer installed at a remote location of the elevator and monitoring the operation of the elevator ;
A remote monitoring support device comprising: The acquisition means is a contact point for inputting and outputting a signal between the control board and the outside of the control board, and the output state of the signal changes according to whether the operation state of the elevator is a normal operation state. The signal from the contact or the wiring connected to the contact,
The determining means determines that the operation state is not the normal operation state when the obtaining means obtains a signal for alarm output from the control board,
3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the generating unit generates notification information including information on a state of the elevator when the determining unit determines that the operating state is not the normal operating state. 4. Remote monitoring support device.   4. The remote monitoring support device according to claim 3, wherein the obtaining unit obtains the signal for alarm from a terminal for maintenance and inspection provided on the control board. 5.   The remote monitoring support device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the remote monitoring support device is attached to a housing that accommodates the control board or a wall of a hoistway.

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