Operating device for operating a textile machine and method for operating a textile machine

Abstract

An operating device (91) for operating a textile machine (T1, T2, T3) of the operating device (91) has a switching function for switching the operating device (91) between a basic mode and an expert mode. The basic mode provides a basic operating interface (10) for a basic operation of the textile machine (T1) by a user. The expert mode provides an expert operating interface (70) for an expert operation of the textile machine (T1) by the user. The operating device (91) has an authorization function for authorizing the user, and the switching function is designed to require the user authorization for switching into the expert mode. The operating device (91) has a remote transmission function (91S) for remotely operating a remote textile machine (T2, T3) by the user. The remote transmission function (91S) is designed to create a communication connection with the remote textile machine (T2, T3) for operating the remote textile machine (T2, T3) by the user. The operating device (91) has a remote reception function (91E) for operating the textile machine (T1) by a remote user. The remote reception function (91E) is designed to receive a communication connection from a remote operating device (92, 9Z, 9M) for operating the textile machine (T1) by the remote user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an operating device for operating a textile machine and a method for operating a textile machine according to the basic scheme of the present invention. Existing technology

[0002] For example, EP1186977A2 discloses an operating device for a textile machine. In this case, a screen is used to monitor, control, and operate the machine, enabling the display of information and input interfaces. The selection of information and operating interfaces is performed by a main operating interface having multiple touch panels for selecting information and input interfaces. In this regard, each stored interface can be directly accessed via keyboard commands.

[0003] EP2869149A1 discloses an operating device for a textile machine that displays different information in different areas, wherein access permissions for screens and levels are assigned.

[0004] WO2012127409 discloses a warp knitting machine and a method for accessing and controlling the machine. In this case, remote access is provided to take over control of a predetermined number of functions. As a unit for remotely controlling the machine, a computer or mobile phone connected to the machine via a network is provided. The machine is equipped with a display and a network server, enabling access from a remote computer via the IP protocol.

[0005] DE102006007992 discloses a textile machine device having multiple cross-linked textile machines, wherein the textile machines can be operated on a local operating device and / or a remote operating device.

[0006] EP2573236 discloses a textile machine system comprising multiple textile machines, each of which includes at least one textile processing unit and a management device that collects and manages operational data records via the textile processing unit. The management device includes a display portion indicating the operational data set and a communication portion for sending and receiving operational data records to and from the management device of another textile machine. The display portion can display the operational data records on a screen via the textile processing units of the multiple textile machines.

[0007] EP2108723 further discloses a textile machine system with multiple automatic winding machines. Each automatic winding machine includes multiple yarn winding units, a frame control device, and a ZigBee terminal. The frame control device manages information about the yarn winding units and controls the yarn winding units. The ZigBee terminal can directly communicate wirelessly with a ZigBee terminal installed in another automatic winding machine. The frame control device sends winding information to and receives winding information from the frame control device provided in another textile machine via wireless communication through the ZigBee terminal.

[0008] BE 10034743 A3 illustrates, for example, a device with a portable operating unit for use with a group of textile machines. This device discloses an apparatus for operating a loom with a portable operating unit that can be alternately connected to different machines in a group via transmission. The basic movement sequence of the loom is triggered by a button on the operating unit. The connection between the loom and the portable operating unit is made via a plug-in connection or wirelessly. In the wireless variant, the operator enters a code specifying which machine in the group the operating unit will wirelessly connect to. The device according to BE 10034743 A3 also includes an electronic detection device for identifying the portable operating unit associated with one of the looms.

[0009] EP3170778 discloses a textile machine management system comprising multiple textile machines, each textile machine including multiple fiber processing units, wherein control equipment is configured to control the fiber processing units and one or more shared devices commonly disposed on all or some of the fiber processing units, and management equipment configured to manage the textile machines. The management equipment includes a communication unit configured to communicate with a terminal, the communication unit including a display unit configured to display information, and a function providing unit configured to provide the terminal with multiple functions for managing one or more fiber processing units and / or one or more shared devices. The management equipment or terminal includes a display controller configured to cause the display unit to display a screen corresponding to each function provided by the function providing unit.

[0010] EP3165976 discloses a method for operating a display and operation device coupled to at least two spinning preparation machines. This method includes the step of displaying machine display sections in a non-lifted state on the display section of the device, each machine display section representing a spinning preparation machine coupled to the display and operation device. Furthermore, the machine display section can be selected via the operation section of the device. Each of the above methods can have multiple authorization levels. In this case, the method includes a step that allows the user to set the authorization level via the device. Before the step of selecting the display of a first or second action, the method further includes a step of selecting an executable first and / or second action based on the set authorization level. Finally, there is a step of stopping or suppressing the display of action sections that are assigned first or second actions that cannot be executed through the set authorization level. Therefore, based on the currently set authorization level, only executable actions can be displayed to the current user. This minimizes operational errors and prevents untrained personnel from operating the machine, thus improving operational safety. The above authorization levels can also be three or more. Furthermore, authorization levels can also include roles. For example, a role can include only a portion of the coupled spinning preparation machine. The following example illustrates this point: what can be provided is that two drawing machines operate independently of each other.

[0011] DE102009018187 describes a device for operating and displaying units on textile machines and systems. To achieve unique user identification and contactless, automated operation, reading devices are present in the area of ​​the machine and system. These reading devices can detect data on information carriers or directly identify a person. Information obtained in this way can be input into an evaluation device, which outputs electrical signals for operating and displaying the device.

[0012] EP2136274 demonstrates an electronic device suitable for wearing on an operator's arm and for use in automated manufacturing within the textile industry. The device includes a rechargeable battery and a touchscreen, and is configured to communicate wirelessly with machine automation and control equipment, as well as centralized and distributed computers used to control production operations.

[0013] The operating and display device for textile machines according to DE102009018187 or the electronic device according to EP2136274 does not have basic mode and expert mode enabled, where expert mode requires authorization but basic mode does not. This device also cannot enable remote operation of the textile machine or operation of the textile machine by a remote user. Summary of the Invention

[0014] The present invention aims to provide operating equipment and methods for operating textile machines, which overcome at least some of the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, the present invention aims to improve the flexibility of operating textile machines by providing operating equipment and methods for operating textile machines.

[0015] This objective is achieved by an operating device for a textile machine and a method for operating the textile machine, having the characteristics of the basic scheme of the invention. Advantageous embodiments emerge from the preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0016] The operating device for operating textile machines features a switching function between a basic mode and an expert mode. The basic mode provides a basic user interface for basic operations of the textile machine, while the expert mode provides an expert user interface for expert operations. The device includes an authorization function for users, and the switching function requires user authorization to switch to expert mode. The device also features a remote transmission function for user-operated remote textile machines, designed to create a communication connection to the remote machine for user operation. Furthermore, it includes a remote receiving function for remote user operation of the textile machine, designed to receive communication connections from remote operating devices for remote user operation. The device enables flexible operation of textile machines, whether assigned to it or originating from a remote machine. Operation can also be initiated from the spinning mill control center or from a mobile operating device. By switching between basic and expert modes, the device can adapt to the user's task, which may differ between shift supervisors and regular operators. Basic mode requires no authorization. Remote operation of textile machines and operation of textile machines by remote users are both possible. Basic modes may include, for example, emergency or warning functions for the textile machine, while expert modes may include functions for adapting machine parameters. Spinning mills with multiple textile machines can be equipped with multiple such operating devices, enabling basic or expert operation of the mill's textile machines through each such device.

[0017] In one embodiment, the remote transmission function is designed to create a communication connection to the remote textile machine via the operating equipment of the remote textile machine or via the control equipment of the remote textile machine. Existing infrastructure can be used to create the communication connection with the remote textile machine.

[0018] In one embodiment, the remote transmission function is designed to require user authorization to establish a communication link. The operation of the remote machine complies with security regulations.

[0019] In one embodiment, the remote transmission function is designed to require an expert mode for establishing a communication link. The operation of the remote machine is adapted to the user's task.

[0020] In one embodiment, the remote transmission function is designed to perform permission checks for establishing a communication link, particularly depending on the remotely operated or remotely controlled device. This can depend on whether the remote operator's operating / controlling device is idle or occupied. It can also depend on the user and / or machine type, where some users have limited or no operation on certain machines.

[0021] In one embodiment, the remote transmission function is designed to create multiple communication connections for operating multiple remote textile machines, particularly via corresponding remote operating devices or via corresponding remote control devices. For example, machines of the same type can be operated simultaneously.

[0022] In one embodiment, the remote receiving function is designed to require or guarantee a basic mode for receiving a communication link. For example, if the operating device switches to expert mode, the operating device can be locked to receive a communication connection. For example, the operating device can be switched to basic mode to be able to receive a communication link.

[0023] In one embodiment, the remote receiving function is designed to reset the user's authorization upon receiving a communication link. For example, a simple operator's shift supervisor can revoke the authorization.

[0024] In one embodiment, the remote receiving function is designed to wait for a time-limited user confirmation to reset the user's authorization, and then reset the user's permissions upon receiving a communication link. For example, if the person forgets to reset the authorization and leaves the operating device, the authorization can be taken over by that user.

[0025] In one embodiment, the operation of the textile machine depends on the authorization level assigned to the user or remote user. The options for operating the textile machine can be adapted to, for example, the tasks of a shift supervisor and a simple operator.

[0026] In one embodiment, one or more functions of the operating equipment depend on information stored in the spinning mill control center, particularly one or more of the following functions: authorization functions, remote transmission functions, and remote reception functions, especially depending on the authorization level of the user or remote user stored in the spinning mill control center. The spinning mill control center may include a user database that assigns authorization levels to users.

[0027] In one embodiment, the operating device is designed to indicate whether it has switched to basic or expert mode, and / or to indicate the existence of a communication link from a remote operating device. The user of the operating device is informed of its operating status.

[0028] In one embodiment, the operating device is designed to provide parameter settings for operating the textile machine and / or a remote textile machine.

[0029] In one embodiment, the operating device is designed to provide information about the textile machine and / or via a remote textile machine for the purpose of operating the textile machine, wherein the information includes alarm and / or warning messages, depending in particular on whether the information about the textile machine or the remote textile machine is relevant, and particularly further depending on whether the operating device is switched to basic mode or expert mode.

[0030] In a method for operating a textile machine, an operating device is assigned to the textile machine. Within the operating device, a switching function is activated to allow switching between a basic mode and an expert mode. The basic mode provides a basic operating interface for users to perform basic operations on the textile machine, while the expert mode provides an expert operating interface for users to perform expert operations on the textile machine. An authorization function for authorizing users is activated within the operating device, and the switching function is designed to require user authorization to switch to expert mode. A remote transmission function is activated within the operating device for users to operate a remote textile machine. This remote transmission function is designed to create a communication connection to the remote textile machine for operation by the user of the operating device. A remote receiving function is activated within the operating device for remote users to operate the textile machine. This remote receiving function is designed to receive communication connections from the remote operating device for operation by the remote user.

[0031] In one embodiment, the remote transmission function is designed to create a communication connection to the remote textile machine via the operating equipment of the remote textile machine or via the control equipment of the remote textile machine. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Further advantages of the invention are described in the following exemplary embodiments. In the drawings:

[0033] Figure 1 A ring spinning machine with operating equipment is schematically shown;

[0034] Figure 2 The basic operating interface of the operating equipment for operating a textile machine in basic mode is shown;

[0035] Figure 3 The basic user interface with warning messages is shown.

[0036] Figure 4 A basic operating interface with alarm signals is shown;

[0037] Figure 5 The switching operation from the basic operation interface to the expert operator interface is shown;

[0038] Figure 6 An expert operating interface for operating equipment used to operate a textile machine in expert mode is shown.

[0039] Figure 7 A dialog window for authorizing users is displayed;

[0040] Figure 8 A list of different messages is displayed;

[0041] Figure 9 A spinning mill with multiple textile machines and operating equipment connected to a communication network is shown;

[0042] Figure 10 An arrangement of two operating devices with control equipment for operating a textile machine is shown, wherein the first operating device is connected to the control equipment of a second textile machine for operating the second textile machine.

[0043] The same features are given the same or similar reference numerals in different figures. Detailed Implementation

[0044] Figure 1 A ring spinning machine 1 is schematically shown, having a large number of spinning positions 2 arranged adjacent to each other. The spinning positions 2 are arranged along the longitudinal direction x of the ring spinning machine 1 between the head 31 and the foot 32. The head 31 and foot 32 of the ring spinning machine 1 may contain bearings, drives, controllers, etc., which are necessary for the operation of the machine. Figure 1 The two spinning positions 2 shown are schematically illustrated. Spinning position 2 may include a roving bobbin 4, which is arranged above the drafting device 5. A roving 6 is wound onto the roving bobbin 4. The roving 6 travels from the roving bobbin 4 through the drafting device 5, where it is stretched and guided via a guide wire to the yarn forming element. A loop winds the finished yarn onto a bobbin 7. The bobbin 7 is placed on a spindle 8.

[0045] like Figure 1 As schematically shown, an operating device 9 according to the invention for operating a ring spinning machine 1 is assigned to the ring spinning machine 1. The operating device 9 is located at the machine foot 32 of the ring spinning machine 1. In another embodiment, the operating device 9 may be located at the machine head 31 of the ring spinning machine 1. In another embodiment, the operating device 9 may be arranged on an operating panel located near the ring spinning machine 1. In another embodiment, the operating device 9 may be designed as a mobile device, such as a tablet computer, mobile wireless device, etc. In another embodiment, the operating device 9 may be assigned to the ring spinning machine 1 in a different manner.

[0046] Figure 1The ring spinning machine 1 is referred to as an example of textile machines T1, T2, and T3. In other embodiments, the operating device 9 may be designed to operate any textile machine T1, T2, or T3, such as a spool opener, drawing frame, carding machine, combing machine, worsting machine such as a rotor spinning machine, air-jet spinning machine, spinning wheel spinning machine, winding machine, etc.

[0047] The operating device 9 includes a user interface to enable a user to operate the ring spinning machine 1 or textile machines T1, T2, T3. The user interface includes a display device and an input device, which may be designed as, for example, a touchscreen, a monitor, and a keyboard / mouse. The operating device 9 includes software and hardware, particularly stored software instructions that can be executed on one or more processors to provide the necessary functionality. In one embodiment, the operating device 9 includes a web browser to display information and enable the user to operate the ring spinning machine 1 or textile machines T1, T2, T3.

[0048] The operating device 9 has a user interface switching function for switching between basic mode and expert mode. Basic mode provides basic operation of the ring spinning machine 1 or textile machines T1, T2, and T3 by the user. Expert mode provides expert operation of the ring spinning machine 1 or textile machines T1, T2, and T3 by the user.

[0049] Figure 2 A basic operating interface 10 is schematically shown, illustrating a user interface for an operating device 9 having operating elements for operating a ring spinning machine 1. In other embodiments, the basic operating interface 10 is correspondingly adapted to operate associated textile machines T1, T2, T3.

[0050] The basic operating interface 10 displays essential information and functions to workers with limited experience and little training, which are necessary for daily interaction with the ring spinning machine 1. Therefore, the basic operating interface 10 contains a very limited amount of information and interaction options, and is displayed to provide the user with basic operation of the ring spinning machine 1 when the operating device 9 is switched to basic mode.

[0051] Specifically, the basic operation interface 10 includes a title 11, a notification area 20, an operation data area 30 for displaying machine operation data, and a machine visualization area 40.

[0052] Title 11 includes an indication 12 of machine type, machine number, and current time; Operation status button 13 (read-only in basic mode) for changing the operating status of ring spinning machine 1; Help button 14 for calling the help page or operation manual or creating screenshots; Language selector button 15 for setting the language of the user interface of operating device 9; Authorization button 16 for accessing the authorization function of operating device 9 to authorize users and for retrieving information about the current user; and Switch button 17 for accessing the switching function of operating device 9 to switch operating device 9 from basic mode to expert mode.

[0053] Notification area 20 may contain one or more of the following messages: alarm messages, warning messages, and information displays. An example of this message is illustrated in the diagram below.

[0054] The operation data area 30 contains illustrations of the operation data of the ring spinning machine 1. The machine's operation data may include key production figures such as the current production status regarding machine efficiency 31, "Machine Efficiency," hourly output or productivity (if applicable) related to shift 32, "Hourly Output," quality status 33, "Quality CV," auxiliary average interval time 34, "MTBA" (Auxiliary Average Interval Time), etc. The categorization of operation data can be visually supported, for example, through colors and various symbols such as smiley faces indicating whether the value is good, average, or bad. Operation data 31, 32, 33, and 34 can be designed as user-selectable elements to display further information, such as a summary of relevant operation data as a function of the last few minutes, hours, or days.

[0055] The machine visualization area 40 includes: a simplified diagram 41 of the ring spinning machine 1 with visual status information about materials and the operating process; a formula display 42 with information, particularly the name of the current formula; multiple quick access buttons 43, 44, 45 for operations that need to be performed frequently by workers; for example, material handling; quick access functions; simple problem solving; simple machine cleaning; frequent repetitive machine operations (e.g., ejecting slivers, applying materials, etc.); setting, starting, and stopping production orders; etc.; a shift button 46 that indicates which shift is active; and—in the case of notification—a notification icon displayed directly on the simplified diagram 41 of the machine.

[0056] As described above, if the operating device 9 is switched to basic mode, the following will be displayed: Figure 2 The basic operating interface 10. The operating device 9 can be designed such that after the operating device 9 or the ring spinning machine 1 is restarted or after a specific period of time when the user has not interacted with the user interface, the operating device 9 is switched to the basic mode.

[0057] Figure 3 The basic user interface 10 is schematically shown in notification area 20 with a "Missing Empty Strip" warning message. For clearer visualization, a symbol with exclamation marks arranged in a triangle is placed in front. The message may be colored, contains the number "No. 1857," and includes an indication of the time the message was displayed—"2 minutes ago." Simultaneously, a warning display 50 is shown on a simplified diagram 41 of the machine (e.g., a colored triangle) indicating the machine location referred to in the warning message.

[0058] Figure 4 The basic operating interface 10 with alarm message 56 (“Workbench Funnel Error”) in notification area 20 is schematically shown. For clearer visualization, a symbol with a cross arranged in a circle is placed in front. Alarm message 56 contains the number “No. 1745” and indicates the time the message was displayed: “3 minutes ago”. Maintenance button 58 for notifying and summoning maintenance technicians is activated in header 11. In notification area 20, button 59 is activated for a simplified display of all notifications (if there are multiple notifications). Meanwhile, machine illustration 41 includes display 57 (e.g., a colored circle with a cross) to indicate the location of the machine involved in the alarm message.

[0059] Figure 5 The activation of the switch button 17, used to access the switching function for switching the operating device 9 from basic mode to expert mode, is schematically shown. After activating the switch button 17, the expert operating interface 70 is displayed in expert mode.

[0060] Switching from Basic Mode ("Simple Mode") with a basic operating interface 10 ("Expert Mode") to Expert Mode ("Advanced Mode") with an expert operating interface 70 ("Advanced Mode") can occur without automatic login or authorization. All users can switch between modes at any time. However, only users with the necessary permissions can change machine settings. If a user wants to make changes, the operating device 9 may optionally prompt the user to authorize themselves (see...). Figure 7 If the user leaves the expert operating interface 70 and returns to the basic operating interface 10 or basic mode, the user's authorization will be automatically reset or the user will be automatically logged out. In one embodiment, the operating device 9 may also automatically return to the basic operating interface 10 or basic mode after a certain period of time (adjustable). The basic operating interface 10, the expert operating interface 70, and the entire visualization can advantageously be based on web technologies (e.g., HTML5).

[0061] Figure 6The expert operating interface 70 is schematically shown, providing operation of the textile machine T1 by the user in expert mode. Compared to the basic operating interface 10 in basic mode, more advanced settings or information can be executed or retrieved. Expert operating interface 70 is designed for "experts" such as production experts, quality managers, and maintenance technicians, and provides access to the entire machine's functions; it can also be referred to as "advanced mode." Expert operating interface 70 is suitable for tasks performed by "experts," including, for example, changing production settings, fine-tuning, machine optimization, quality management, complex problem solving, troubleshooting, shift organization, support, and software updates.

[0062] The expert operating interface 70 includes a title bar 80, a navigation bar 90, and a menu overview 100. The title bar 80 is always visible on the expert operating interface 70. It contains only the necessary information and functions for each screen. The machine selection bar 81 includes an indication of the machine type, machine number, and current time. The mode 82 indicates the machine's operating status and mode. Modes such as "Manual," "Automatic," and "Service" can be changed here. Pressing a button brings up a drop-down menu through which settings can be changed. The notification button 83 displays the most important notifications and provides direct access to the notification list (see [link]). Figure 8 The notification may have different colors. The recipe button 84 displays the current recipe. Pressing the button will bring up a drop-down menu, which allows you to change the following settings: save changes to the recipe; restore the recipe; save the current machine settings as a new recipe; create a new recipe; recall the recipe list; etc. The help button 85 is the same as the help button 14 on the basic operating interface 10. It can access the following: the help page located at the top of the main screen; the operation manual; and a function to take a screenshot of the page. The language selector button 85 allows you to set the language of the user interface. The authorization button 87 enables user authorization, such as login and logout, to change users and query information about the current user. The toggle button 88 activates the switching function of the operating device 9 to switch from expert mode to basic mode.

[0063] The navigation bar 90 of the expert user interface 70 always displays the user's exact current location within the application. This navigation bar always contains at least an overview page of the main sections, such as "Settings." Once the user navigates within a section, the next navigation level is displayed, with higher levels becoming "Active," allowing the user to return to higher levels by clicking. A menu overview 100 is directly accessible on the upper left; buttons for forward and backward navigation are located on the right.

[0064] Menu Overview 100 provides access to standardized applications that may have the following characteristics: Settings Button 1 (“Settings”) enables access to all machine settings, organized by machine module or process / task (e.g., “can,” “drawing frame,” “spinning frame,” “combing frame,” etc.). Advanced settings may be enabled or disabled depending on the user login level. Quality Button 2 (“Quality”) enables access to quality-related information and settings (e.g., targets, tolerance levels). Data Analysis Button 3 enables access to information and analysis of current production and trends, organized by topic (e.g., “efficiency,” “energy”), with optional reporting. Notification Button 4 (“Notifications”) enables access to a list of active notifications, as well as notification history and analysis links. Recipe Button 5 (“Recipe”) enables access to a list of all stored recipes with management options (e.g., copy, delete, etc.). Maintenance Button 6 (“Maintenance”) enables access to debugging / troubleshooting functions, such as I / O testing, sensors, manual functions, etc. Service Button 7 (“Service”) enables access to service settings, pending tasks, history, etc. The General Settings button 8 (“General Settings”) enables both production-related and non-production-related settings. These can be transferred between machines and may include: network settings; user management; mobile settings; viewing settings; units and measures; time and date; language and keyboard; software and licenses; simple mode settings; lighting configuration (if applicable to this unit); speaker configuration (if applicable to this system); and so on. The button for User Manual 12 (“User Manual”) allows access to the complete user manual with search capabilities. The Information and Log button 9 (“Information and Log”) allows access to general information about the machine (e.g., uptime) and a detailed, filterable list of all events logged on the device. The Backup button 10 (“Backup”) provides access to various backup options. The Data Transfer button 11 (“Data Transfer”) provides data transfer options to / from the device, as well as a list of possible datasets to be transferred. Note: General machine information (e.g., machine number) must always be included in the transfer to uniquely identify the data.

[0065] Figure 7 A dialog interface 105 is shown for authorizing or logging in users, where usernames and passwords are queried. The device automatically prompts the user to log in if they wish to make changes. It is also conceivable that users log in to the machine using RFID tags. User authorization can include the assignment of authorization levels, where shift supervisors can be assigned a higher authorization level than a simple operator of the machine.

[0066] After a user authorizes themselves, they can revoke the authorization by activating the authorization button 87, or they can log out. If the user leaves the expert operation interface 70 and returns to the basic operation interface 10, they can automatically log out. After a certain period of time (adjustable), the device can also automatically return to the basic operation interface 10 or basic mode. The operating device can be configured to switch to basic mode after a machine restart or power outage.

[0067] Figure 8 A list of 140 possible notifications is shown, including messages triggered by the system to the user and those that appear if user interaction or information from the user is required. There are three important notification types. An alarm is triggered if a serious problem occurs that may require or cause machine downtime. A warning is triggered when a problem occurs that may result in an alarm if no action is taken. Information pertains to non-critical notifications that may inform the user of future intervention requirements.

[0068] The notification processing functionality is similar on both the basic operation interface 10 and the expert operation interface 70; the only difference lies in the level of detail. Notifications can be processed through four elements. The first element relates to the context notification symbol (e.g., a warning symbol on the machine model, see...). Figure 2 Clicking this symbol will open the notification details in overlay format. The second element relates to the notification button 83 in heading 80, which displays the last or most important notification. Clicking this area will open the notification list 140. The third element refers to the notification list 140, which contains all pending notifications requiring user assistance (i.e., alerts, warnings, services). Clicking one of these notifications will open the notification details in overlay format. The fourth element relates to an overlay that visualizes the notification details as an overlay with detailed information about the notification (e.g., HTML extracted from the user manual for this type of notification), along with options for solutions and direct access to the full user manual.

[0069] The elements of the basic operation interface 10 and / or the expert operation interface 70 may depend on the user's authorization or the user's authorization level.

[0070] Figure 9 A spinning mill S, including a communication network N and the equipment / machines connected to it, is schematically shown. Figure 9 In the example shown, the equipment / machines refer to a total of three textile machines, T1, T2, and T3. Furthermore, Figure 9The diagram schematically illustrates the control center Z of a spinning mill and the access point AP for the wireless communication network dN. The spinning mill S can have other configurations, such as more or fewer spinning machines, more communication networks, more access points, and more wireless communication networks. Spinning machines can be in the form of spinning preparation machines, such as opening machines, drawing frames, carding machines, and combing machines. Spinning machines can also be in the form of worsted spinning machines, such as ring spinning machines, rotor spinning machines, air-jet spinning machines, wing spinning machines, and winding machines. Figure 9 As shown, textile machines T1, T2, and T3 have corresponding functional units F1, F2, and F3, as well as control devices S1, S2, and S3 for controlling the textile machines T1, T2, and T3. For example, the functional units may involve... Figure 1 The functional unit 2 of the ring spinning machine 1 shown may be an embodiment of a textile machine relating to a functional unit. Control devices S1, S2, and S3 may be designed as programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Control devices S1, S2, and S3 may include a database and / or may be configured to access databases of textile machines T1, T2, T3, the spinning mill control center Z, etc.

[0071] A first operating device 91 is disposed on a first textile machine T1 and connected to a communication network N. The first operating device 91 is attached to, for example, the first textile machine T1 and includes, for example, a touch screen mounted on the first textile machine T1. The first operating device 91 is connected, for example, to a control device S1 of the first textile machine T1 via a communication bus.

[0072] A second operating device 92 is assigned to a second textile machine T2 and connected to a communication network N. The second operating device 92 is attached to, for example, an operating panel positioned within the line of sight of the second textile machine T2. The second operating device 92 is connected, for example, to a control device S2 of the second textile machine T2 via a communication cable. In one embodiment, the control device S2 may be integrated into the operating device 92.

[0073] In one embodiment, the control devices S1 and S2 and the operating devices 91 and 92 may each be arranged in a unit; for example, the operating devices 91 and 92 may each include their respective control devices S1 and S2.

[0074] The third textile machine T3 has a control device S3 connected to the communication network N. Compared with the first and second textile machines T1 and T2, no operating equipment is assigned to the third textile machine T3.

[0075] In addition to operating devices 91 and 92, textile machines T1, T2, and T3 may also include other operating devices, such as emergency switches for shutting off the textile machine and lighting switches for turning on the lights.

[0076] The spinning mill control center Z includes a computer system with processors, software, databases, etc., for controlling and monitoring the spinning mill S. This computer system can be arranged in, for example, structurally separated spaces. The software of the spinning mill control center Z includes applications that can collect, analyze, visualize, provide predictive and / or prescriptive analysis, and trigger adaptive control functions from spinning machines and auxiliary spinning equipment (such as air pressure systems, transport systems, air conditioning systems, sensors, safety and monitoring systems, etc.). The spinning mill control center Z can send settings, such as specified or desired values, to spinning machines T1, T2, and T3. The spinning mill control center Z includes operating devices 9Z for setting the functions of the spinning mill control center Z. Operating devices 9Z include, for example, touchscreens, monitors with keyboards / mice, etc.

[0077] like Figure 9 As shown, the access point AP is connected to the communication network N. The access point AP provides the wireless communication network dN for establishing a communication connection with the mobile operating device 9M. The mobile operating device 9M can be designed as, for example, a tablet computer, a mobile phone, etc.

[0078] The communication network N can be designed as an Ethernet network or similar. The wireless communication network dN can be designed as a WiFi network or similar. Communication via the communication network N and / or the wireless communication network dN can be in the form of IP communication (IP: Internet Protocol) or similar.

[0079] Operating devices 91 and 92, operating device 9Z of the spinning mill control center Z, mobile operating device 9M, and control devices S1, S2, and S3 can communicate with each other via communication network N and optionally wireless communication network dN. If necessary, communication with control devices S1 and S2 can only be conducted indirectly via operating devices 91 and 92.

[0080] The operating devices 91 and 92 of the first and second textile machines T1 and T2 have the features of the operating device 9 of the ring spinning machine 1 described above. Furthermore, the operating device 9Z of the control center and / or the mobile operating device 9M may also have these features. The relevant operating device, such as the operating device 91 of the first textile machine T1, has a switching function for switching between a basic mode and an expert mode. The basic mode provides basic operation of the textile machine T1, and the expert mode provides expert operation of the textile machine T1. For example, the operating device 91 provides the basic operating interface 10 as described above and, in the expert mode, provides the expert operating interface 70 as described above. The operating device 91 has an authorization function for authorizing users. The switching function is designed to require the authorized user to switch to the expert mode. For example, authorization occurs via the aforementioned dialog interface 105, which allows the user to log in. For instance, after the user is authorized, a user profile assigned to the user can be activated, where the expert mode can be designed as a function of the user profile, allowing the user to access the functions of operating the machine according to their task. Operating device 91 has a remote transmission function for establishing a communication connection with remote operating device 92 of remote textile machine T2 or remote control devices S2 and S3 of remote textile machines T2 and T3 for controlling remote textile machines T2 and T3. Operating device 91 also has a remote receiving function for receiving communication connections from remote operating devices 92, 9Z, and 9M to control textile machine T1. For example, a communication connection can be established via communication network N.

[0081] Therefore, a basic operating interface of the operating device 92 of the second textile machine T2 can be provided to the user on the operating device 91 of the first textile machine T1 for operating the second textile machine T2 in basic mode. Furthermore, a basic operating interface of the operating device 91 of the first textile machine T1 can be provided to a remote user on the operating device 92 of the second textile machine T2 for operating the first textile machine T1 in basic mode.

[0082] Therefore, an expert operating interface for the operating device 92 of the second textile machine T2 can be provided to authorized users on the operating device 91 of the first textile machine T1 for operating the second textile machine T2 in expert mode. Furthermore, an expert operating interface for the operating device 91 of the first textile machine T1 can be provided to remote authorized users on the operating device 92 of the second textile machine T2 for operating the first textile machine T1 in expert mode.

[0083] In a similar manner, a basic or expert operating interface can be provided to remote users or remotely authorized users on the operating device BZ in the spinning mill control center BZ or on the mobile operating device BM for operating the first textile machine T1 in basic or expert mode.

[0084] Figure 10The diagram schematically illustrates the arrangement of two operating devices 91 and 92 having control devices S1 and S2 for operating a textile machine, wherein the first operating device 91 is connected to the control device S2 of the second textile machine for operating the second textile machine. Operating devices 91 and 92 respectively include remote transmission functions 91S and 92S and remote receiving functions 91E and 92E. The remote transmission function 91S of the first operating device 91 establishes a communication link to the operating device 92 of the second textile machine, which is received by the remote receiving function 92E of the second operating device 92. Operating devices 91 and 92 include displays 91A and 92A for displaying an operating interface having operating elements 91B1, 91B2, 91B3, 92B1, 92B2, and 92B3, particularly the aforementioned basic operating interface 10 and the aforementioned expert operating interface 70. Operation of the control device S1 of the first textile machine is exposed through the operating device 91. This is... Figure 10 The display 92A of the operating equipment 92 of the second textile machine is shown schematically in dashed lines. This is in... Figure 10 The control device S2 of the second textile machine is schematically shown in dashed lines. The control device S2 of the second textile machine operates by selecting, for example, the operating elements 91B1, 91B2, and 91B3 displayed on the display 91A via a touch screen or mouse, and by transmitting corresponding information / data to the control device S2 of the second textile machine via the remote transmission function 91S of the operating device 91 and the remote receiving function 92E of the operating device 92.

[0085] In one embodiment, only one user may be authorized to operate textile machines T1 and T2. However, other users may still use read-only mode. Read-only mode may be displayed in the relevant operating device based on encoding, such as via colored boxes and / or marked switch areas.

[0086] In one embodiment, a handshake procedure may be provided so that a user can take over the authorization of an authorized user. For example, the authorized user may be shown a message indicating that another user wishes to take over the authorization. The authorized user can respond by confirming the other user's authorization and sending his own authorization, or by rejecting the other user's authorization and maintaining his own authorization. It may be provided that, after a predetermined time interval, the user can take over the authorization even if there is no response from the authorized user, for example, if the authorized user is no longer found in the operating device. The handshake procedure may depend on the authorization level of the relevant user, where users with lower authorization levels can be prevented from triggering handshake procedures against users with higher authorization levels. The user who triggers the handshake procedure may be shown as the user whose authorization has been taken over, whereby the user can cancel the handshake procedure if necessary. If necessary, the user can refuse to take over the authorization within a certain time or a certain number of requests, after which he / she can no longer refuse to take over the authorization.

[0087] In one embodiment, it may be provided that operating devices 91 and 92 of the relevant textile machines T1 and T2 are assigned a higher priority than other operating devices 91, 92, 9Z, and 9M, wherein user takeover of the relevant operating devices 91 and 92 originates from authorization of a remote user of another operating device 91, 92, 9Z, or 9M, even without a specified handshake procedure. It may be provided that the local user is shown that the remote user has been authorized, and the local user needs to confirm the revocation of the remote user's authorization.

[0088] In one embodiment, it may be provided to restrict or block operations performed by remote users. This can be designed in a configurable manner and may depend on factors such as which operating devices 91, 92, 9Z, 9M are involved, whether the local or remote user has selected a basic mode or an expert mode, etc. For example, it may be provided that cleaning controls such as UNIcontrol can only be operated by the local user of the operating device, while remote users are blocked. For example, it may be provided that alarms can only be acknowledged by the local user, while alarms can be displayed to remote users, but remote user acknowledgment is blocked. For example, it may be provided that alarms can only be acknowledged at the operating device 9Z in the control center, and not at the operating devices 91, 92 of the first or second textile machines T1, T2. For example, it may be provided that the transmission of predetermined settings / files from the operating device 9Z to the spinning mill control center Z on the operating devices 91, 92 of the first or second textile machines T1, T2, or on the control devices S1, S2, S3 of the textile machines T1, T2, T3 is independent of user authorization, where activation of the relevant settings / files requires an authorized user. This setting / file may refer to user settings, shift settings, formula settings, etc.

[0089] In one embodiment, the remote transmission and / or remote reception functions of operating devices 91, 92, 9Z, and 9M can be disabled. For example, when servicing the first textile machine T1, the remote reception function of operating device 91 of the first textile machine T1 can be disabled to prevent service interruption by a remote user. For instance, the disabling of the remote transmission and / or remote reception functions can depend on the operating device involved. Thus, for example, the remote reception function of operating device 91 of the first textile machine T1 can be disabled for operating device 92 of the second textile machine T2, while the latter (operating device 92 of the second textile machine T2) remains active for operating device 9Z of the spinning mill control center Z.

[0090] In one embodiment, a remote user may be assigned a higher level of authorization than a local user, such as a shift supervisor, whereby the remote user may place the local user (e.g., an inexperienced operator) into read-only or basic mode and enable operation in expert mode, thereby providing mutual warning messages.

[0091] In one embodiment, it may be provided that a local user can reset all other user authorizations after authorization, for example, to enable emergency actions detected on the machine, or to correct fault / error settings that may not be detected by a remote user.

[0092] In one embodiment, the spinning mill control center can be assigned the highest priority, and the authorization of local or remote users operating the equipment can be reset to take full control of the operation of the spinning machine.

[0093] In one embodiment, a user may be granted access to extended information / settings of the relevant machine after authorization, wherein changes to the information / settings may be restricted or may be completely released.

[0094] In one embodiment, the operating device may be provided in a standby mode, for example, after a period of time without user operation, in which machine information / settings are not displayed or only limited machine information / settings are displayed. Access to machine information / settings after user authorization may depend on the user's authorization level, and more specifically on whether the user selects basic mode or expert mode, where advanced access to modify information / settings may be granted in expert mode.

[0095] In one embodiment, the operation of the textile machine may be taken over by a software application such as ESSENTIAL, wherein, if necessary, local or remote users are warned or provided with the option to block or restrict operation by the software application.

[0096] List of reference numerals

[0097] 1. Ring spinning machine

[0098] Longitudinal direction of X ring spinning machine

[0099] 2 Spinning position

[0100] 31 Ring spinning machine head

[0101] 32 ring spinning machine feet

[0102] 4. Roving bobbin

[0103] 5. Drawing frame

[0104] 6. Corrugated yarn

[0105] 7 tubes of yarn

[0106] 8 spindles

[0107] 9. Operating equipment

[0108] 10. Basic Operation Interface

[0109] 11 Title

[0110] 12 Machine Selection

[0111] 13 Running Status Button

[0112] 14 Help button

[0113] 15. Language selector button

[0114] 16 Authorization button

[0115] 17. Switch button to change from basic mode to expert mode.

[0116] 20 Notification Area

[0117] 30 Operational Data Area

[0118] 31 Machine efficiency display

[0119] 32 shift display

[0120] 33 Quality Status Display

[0121] 34. Auxiliary average interval time display

[0122] 40 Machine visualization area

[0123] 41. Diagram of the machine

[0124] 42 Recipe Display

[0125] Quick Access Buttons 43, 44, 45

[0126] 50 Warnings Display

[0127] 56 Alert Message

[0128] 57. A display indicating the location of alarm information.

[0129] 58 Maintenance Button

[0130] 59 Buttons for simplifying notification display

[0131] 70 Expert User Interface

[0132] 80 Title

[0133] 81 Machine Selection

[0134] 82 Machine Mode

[0135] 83 Notification Button

[0136] 84 Recipe Button

[0137] 85 Help button

[0138] 86 Language selector button

[0139] 87 Authorization Button

[0140] 88. Toggle button: Switch between Expert Mode and Basic Mode.

[0141] 90 Navigation Bar

[0142] 100 Menu Overview

[0143] 105 Dialogue interface for authorizing users

[0144] 140 Notification List

[0145] T1, T2, T3 textile machines

[0146] Z Spinning Mill Control Center

[0147] N communication network

[0148] dN wireless communication network

[0149] AP access point

[0150] 91, 92 Operating equipment of textile machines

[0151] Control equipment for S1, S2, and S3 textile machines

[0152] 9Z Spinning Mill Control Center Operating Equipment

[0153] M. Mobile operating device.

Claims

1. An operating device (91) for operating textile machines (T1, T2, T3). in, The operating device (91) has a switching function that allows switching between a basic mode and an expert mode. The basic mode provides a basic operating interface (10) for the user to perform basic operations on the textile machine (T1), and the expert mode provides an expert operating interface (70) for the user to perform expert operations on the textile machine (T1). The operating device (91) has an authorization function for authorizing the user, and the switching function is designed to require the user's authorization to switch to expert mode. The operating device (91) has a remote transmission function (91S) for operation of the remote textile machines (T2, T3) by the user. The remote transmission function (91S) is designed to establish a communication connection with the remote textile machines (T2, T3) for operation of the remote textile machines (T2, T3) by the user. The operating device (91) has a remote receiving function (91E) for operating the textile machine (T1) by a remote user. The remote receiving function (91E) is designed to receive a communication connection from a remote operating device (92, 9Z, 9M) so that the remote user can operate the textile machine (T1).

2. The operating device (91) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The remote transmission function (91S) is designed to establish a communication connection with the remote textile machines (T2, T3) via a remote operating device (92) or via a control device (S2, S3) of the remote textile machines (T2, T3).

3. The operating device (91) as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The remote transmission function (91S) is designed to require the user's authorization to create the communication connection.

4. The operating device (91) as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The remote transmission function (91S) is designed to require an expert mode to create the communication connection.

5. The operating device (91) as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The remote transmission function (91S) is designed to perform the authorization check for the creation of the communication connection.

6. The operating device (91) as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The remote transmission function (91S) is designed to create multiple communication connections for operating multiple remote textile machines (T2, T3).

7. The operating device (91) as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The remote receiving function (91E) is designed to require or ensure a basic mode for receiving the communication connection.

8. The operating device (91) as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The remote receiving function (91E) is designed to reset the user's authorization upon receiving the communication connection.

9. The operating device (91) as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The remote receiving function (91E) is designed to wait for a time-limited user confirmation to reset the user's authorization, and then reset the user's authorization upon receiving the communication connection.

10. The operating device (91) as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The operation of the textile machine (T1) depends on the authorization level assigned to the user or the remote user.

11. The operating device (91) as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, One or more functions of the operating device (91) depend on information stored in the spinning mill control center (Z).

12. The operating device (91) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 2, which is designed to indicate whether the operating device is switched to a basic mode or an expert mode, and / or to indicate whether a communication connection from a remote operating device (92, BZ, BM) exists.

13. The operating device (91) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 2, which is designed to provide settings of parameters of the textile machines (T1, T2, T3) for operating the textile machines (T1) and / or the remote textile machines (T2, T3).

14. The operating device (91) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 2, which is designed to provide information about the textile machine (T1) and / or via the remote textile machine (T2, T3) for the purpose of operating the textile machine (T1, T2, T3).

15. The operating device (91) as claimed in claim 11, wherein, One or more functions of the operating device (91) include the authorization function, the remote transmission function, and the remote receiving function.

16. The operating device (91) as claimed in claim 11, wherein, One or more functions of the operating device (91) depend on the authorization level of the user or the remote user stored in the spinning mill control center (Z).

17. The operating device (91) of claim 14, wherein the information includes alarm and / or warning messages.

18. The operating device (91) of claim 14, wherein the information depends on whether the information is relevant to the textile machine (T1) or the remote textile machine (T2, T3).

19. The operating device (91) of claim 14, wherein the information depends on whether the operating device (91) is switched to basic mode or expert mode.

20. A method for operating textile machines (T1, T2, T3), wherein: The operating equipment (91) is assigned to the textile machine (T1). Activate the switching function of the operating device (91) for switching between basic mode and expert mode, wherein the basic mode provides a basic operating interface (10) for the user to perform basic operations on the textile machine (T1), and the expert mode provides an expert operating interface (70) for the user to perform expert operations on the textile machine (T1). The authorization function for authorizing the user is activated in the operating device (91), and the switching function is designed such that the user's authorization is required to switch to expert mode. In the operating device (91), a remote transmission function (91S) is activated for operation of the remote textile machines (T2, T3) by the user. The remote transmission function (91S) is designed to establish a communication connection with the remote textile machines (T2, T3) for operation of the remote textile machines (T2, T3) by the user of the operating device (91). In the operating device (91), a remote receiving function (91E) is activated for operation of the textile machine (T1) by a remote user. The remote receiving function (91E) is designed to receive communication connections from remote operating devices (92, 9Z, 9M) for operation of the textile machine (T1) by the remote user.

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