Inspection device and inspection method for security system

Abstract

The invention provides an inspection tool and an inspection method which can further improve the efficiency of inspection work of a safety system. The inspection tool (16) is provided with a third connector (18), a first switch (19), a second switch (20), and a socket (21). The third connector (18) is connected to the first connector (7) on the controller (5) side instead of the second connector (8) on the electronic lock (3) side. The first switch (19), the second switch (20), and the socket (21) are connected to the third connector (18). The first switch (19) switches the state of a first signal indicating the opening / closing state of the door (2). The second switch (20) switches the state of a second signal indicating the locked / unlocked state of the electronic lock (3). A probe (23) of a tester (17) that detects a control signal output from the controller (5) is connected to the socket (21).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an inspection instrument and an inspection method for a security system. Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a security system. The security system includes an electronic lock, a controller, and a line connecting the electronic lock and the controller. The controller obtains a signal indicating the open / closed state of the door and a signal indicating the locked / unlocked state of the electronic lock from the electronic lock through the line. The controller outputs a locking / unlocking request to the electronic lock through the line.

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-190224 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] In the security system of Patent Document 1, a failure sometimes occurs due to a cause in any of the controller, the line, and the electronic lock. If the part where the cause of the failure occurs is not determined, the work efficiency of the inspection work for dealing with the security system failure sometimes deteriorates.

[0008] The present disclosure relates to the solution of such problems. The present disclosure provides an inspection instrument and an inspection method capable of further improving the work efficiency of the inspection work for a security system.

[0009] Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] The inspection instrument of the present disclosure is an inspection instrument for a security system, the security system including an electronic lock provided on a door and a controller, the controller and the electronic lock being connected through a first connector on the controller side and a second connector on the electronic lock side, the controller monitoring a first signal indicating the open / closed state of the door through the first connector and the second connector, the controller monitoring a second signal indicating the locked / unlocked state of the electronic lock through the first connector and the second connector, the controller outputting a control signal for locking / unlocking to the electronic lock through the first connector and the second connector, wherein the inspection instrument includes: a third connector that is connected to the first connector in place of the second connector; a first switch that is connected to the third connector and switches the state of the first signal; a second switch that is connected to the third connector and switches the state of the second signal; and a socket that is connected to the third connector and to which a probe of a tester for detecting the control signal output from the controller is connected.

[0011] The inspection method of the present disclosure is an inspection method for the safety system using the above-described inspection instrument. Among them, the inspection method includes: a connection release process of removing the second connector from the first connector; a connector connection process of connecting the third connector to the first connector after the connection release process; a tester connection process of connecting the probe of the tester to the socket; an input process of inputting a signal for unlocking the electronic lock to the controller after the connector connection process and the tester connection process; an output confirmation process of confirming the output of the control signal from the controller through the tester with which the probe and the socket are connected after the input process; a simulated unlocking process of switching the state of the second signal to the unlocked state of the electronic lock by operating the second switch after the output confirmation process; a simulated door opening process of switching the state of the first signal to the open state of the door by operating the first switch after the simulated unlocking process; and a monitoring confirmation process of confirming whether the controller recognizes the open / closed state of the door as the open state after the simulated door opening process.

[0012] The inspection method of the present disclosure is an inspection method for the safety system using the above-described inspection instrument. Among them, the inspection method includes: a connection release process of removing the second connector from the first connector; a connector connection process of connecting the third connector to the first connector after the connection release process; a tester connection process of connecting the probe of the tester to the socket; a simulated door closing process of switching the state of the first signal to the closed state of the door by operating the first switch after the connector connection process and the tester connection process; an output confirmation process of confirming the output of the control signal from the controller through the tester with which the probe and the socket are connected after the simulated door closing process; a simulated locking process of switching the state of the second signal to the locked state of the electronic lock by operating the second switch after the output confirmation process; and a monitoring confirmation process of confirming whether the controller recognizes the locked / unlocked state of the electronic lock as the locked state after the simulated locking process.

[0013] Advantages of the Invention

[0014] According to the inspection instrument or inspection method of the present disclosure, the efficiency of the inspection operation of the safety system can be further improved. Description of the Drawings

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the safety system of Embodiment 1.

[0016] Figure 2It is a structural diagram of the electronic lock and inspection instrument of Embodiment 1.

[0017] Figure 3 It is a perspective view of the inspection instrument of Embodiment 1.

[0018] Figure 4 It is a perspective view of the inspection instrument of Embodiment 1. Specific Embodiments

[0019] The embodiments for implementing the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each figure, the same or corresponding parts are labeled with the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions are appropriately simplified or omitted. In addition, the subject matter of the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments, and within the scope not departing from the gist of the present disclosure, deformation of any constituent element of the embodiment or omission of any constituent element of the embodiment can be performed.

[0020] Embodiment 1.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the security system 1 of Embodiment 1.

[0022] The security system 1 is a system that improves anti-theft performance, etc. by preventing physical intrusion into the protected area. The protected area is, for example, an area inside or outside a building. An entrance is provided at the boundary of the protected area for users who can enter the area. The entrance is, for example, the entrance of a building or the entrance of a room inside the building, etc. A door 2 is provided at the entrance. The security system 1 includes an electronic lock 3, a reader 4, and a controller 5.

[0023] The electronic lock 3 is a device that restricts the opening and closing of the door 2. The electronic lock 3 is provided on the door 2. When the electronic lock 3 is in the locked state, the door 2 remains closed. When the electronic lock 3 is in the unlocked state, the door 2 can be opened and closed. The electronic lock 3 locks and unlocks, for example, by inserting and removing a latch with respect to a receiving member provided on the frame of the door 2.

[0024] The reader 4 is a device that reads authentication information for authenticating a user. The authentication information is, for example, identification information for identifying the user, etc. The identification information can be information stored in a card or tag held by the user, or biometric information such as the user's own fingerprint information, vein information, or iris information. At this time, the reader 4 is equipped with a function of reading the identification information of the user. Alternatively, the authentication information can also be information such as a password that is not known to anyone other than the user. At this time, the reader 4 is equipped with a function of accepting the input of the authentication information through a numeric keypad or a touch panel, etc. The reader 4 is provided, for example, outside the boundary of the protected area. The reader 4 can also be provided inside the boundary of the area.

[0025] The controller 5 is a device for controlling the electronic lock 3. The controller 5 and the electronic lock 3 are electrically connected via a first communication path 6. In this example, the first communication path 6 is a wired communication path for communicating electrical signals and the like. In the first communication path 6, a first connector 7 and a second connector 8 are connected in a detachable manner. The first connector 7 is a connector located on the controller 5 side in the first communication path 6. The second connector 8 is a connector located on the electronic lock 3 side in the first communication path 6. In the first communication path 6, other connectors other than the first connector 7 and the second connector 8 may also be provided. In this example, the first connector 7 is the connector on the controller 5 side closest to the electronic lock 3 in the first communication path 6. The second connector 8 may also be a part of the electronic lock 3. Additionally, in this example, the controller 5 and the reader 4 are electrically connected via a second communication path 9. The second communication path 9 is, for example, a wired communication path for communicating electrical signals and the like.

[0026] The controller 5 monitors a first signal indicating the open / closed state of the door 2 and a second signal indicating the locked / unlocked state of the electronic lock 3 via the first communication path 6. The authentication information read by the reader 4 is output to the controller 5 via the second communication path 9. For example, when the controller 5 determines based on the first signal and the second signal that the door 2 is in the closed state and the electronic lock 3 is in the locked state, the controller 5 determines whether the user corresponding to the authentication information can pass based on the authentication information read by the reader 4. When the controller 5 determines that passage is permitted, the controller 5 outputs a control signal via the first communication path 6, thereby unlocking the electronic lock 3. For example, when the controller 5 determines based on the first signal and the second signal that the electronic lock 3 is in the unlocked state and the door 2 changes from the open state to the closed state, the controller 5 outputs a control signal via the first communication path 6, thereby locking the electronic lock 3.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the electronic lock 3 and the inspection instrument 16 of Embodiment 1.

[0028] The first connector 7 includes first contacts 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f, and 10g. The second connector 8 includes second contacts 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, and 11g. When the first connector 7 is connected to the second connector 8, the first contact 10a is connected to the second contact 11a. Similarly, when the first connector 7 is connected to the second connector 8, the first contact 10b is connected to the second contact 11b, the first contact 10c is connected to the second contact 11c, the first contact 10d is connected to the second contact 11d, the first contact 10e is connected to the second contact 11e, the first contact 10f is connected to the second contact 11f, and the first contact 10g is connected to the second contact 11g, respectively.

[0029] The electronic lock 3 includes a locking and unlocking operation unit 13, an opening / closing detection unit 14, and a locking and unlocking detection unit 15.

[0030] The locking and unlocking operation unit 13 is, for example, a part responsible for mechanical operations of the electronic lock 3 such as inserting and removing a latch relative to a receiving member. The locking and unlocking operation unit 13 mechanically operates a latch or the like, for example, by energizing a solenoid. The locking and unlocking operation unit 13 is connected to the second contact 11a and the second contact 11b. The locking and unlocking operation unit 13 mechanically operates a latch or the like based on a control signal input from the controller 5 through the first contact 10a, the first contact 10b, the second contact 11a, and the second contact 11b.

[0031] The opening / closing detection unit 14 is a part responsible for detecting the opening / closing state of the door 2. The opening / closing detection unit 14 is connected to the second contact 11c and the second contact 11d. The opening / closing detection unit 14 is, for example, a single-pole type micro switch or the like that switches its state according to the opening / closing state of the door 2 or the like. At this time, the first signal indicating the opening / closing state of the door 2 is an electrical signal such as a voltage corresponding to the state of the micro switch. In this example, the opening / closing detection unit 14 is configured such that when the door 2 is in an open state, the second contact 11c and the second contact 11d are disconnected, that is, in an open state. At this time, the opening / closing detection unit 14 is configured such that when the door 2 is in a closed state, the second contact 11c and the second contact 11d are connected, that is, in a closed state. The opening / closing state detected by the opening / closing detection unit 14 is monitored by the controller 5 as a first signal through the first contact 10c, the first contact 10d, the second contact 11c, and the second contact 11d.

[0032] The locking and unlocking detection unit 15 is a part responsible for detecting the locking and unlocking state of the electronic lock 3. The locking and unlocking detection unit 15 is connected to the second contact 11e, the second contact 11f, and the second contact 11g. The locking and unlocking detection unit 15 is, for example, a double-pole type micro switch or the like that switches its state according to the position of a part that mechanically operates during locking and unlocking of a latch or the like. At this time, the second signal indicating the locking and unlocking of the electronic lock 3 is an electrical signal such as a voltage corresponding to the state of the micro switch. In this example, the locking and unlocking detection unit 15 is configured such that when the electronic lock 3 is in an unlocked state, the second contact 11e and the second contact 11f are connected. At this time, the locking and unlocking detection unit 15 is configured such that when the locking and unlocking detection unit 15 is in a locked state, the second contact 11f and the second contact 11g are connected. The locking and unlocking state detected by the locking and unlocking detection unit 15 is monitored by the controller 5 as a second signal through the first contact 10e, the first contact 10f, the first contact 10g, the second contact 11e, the second contact 11f, and the second contact 11g.

[0033] Here, in the security system 1, sometimes malfunctions occur, such as the locking or unlocking of the electronic lock 3 not being performed properly. In such cases, an inspection operation of the security system 1 is carried out. The operator performing the inspection operation of the security system 1 uses the inspection instrument 16 and the tester 17 to determine the part where the cause of the malfunction has occurred. Here, the tester 17 is a detector such as a general-purpose and movable circuit testing machine that detects electrical signals such as current or voltage.

[0034] The inspection instrument 16 includes a third connector 18, a first switch 19, a second switch 20, and a pair of sockets 21.

[0035] The third connector 18 is a connector that can be connected to the first connector 7 in place of the second connector 8. The third connector 18 includes a third contact 22a, a third contact 22b, a third contact 22c, a third contact 22d, a third contact 22e, a third contact 22f, and a third contact 22g. When the first connector 7 is connected to the third connector 18, the first contact 10a is connected to the third contact 22a. Similarly, when the first connector 7 is connected to the third connector 18, the first contact 10b is connected to the third contact 22b, the first contact 10c is connected to the third contact 22c, the first contact 10d is connected to the third contact 22d, the first contact 10e is connected to the third contact 22e, the first contact 10f is connected to the third contact 22f, and the first contact 10g is connected to the third contact 22g, respectively.

[0036] The first switch 19 is a switch that simulates the operation of the opening / closing detection unit 14. In this example, the first switch 19 is a single-pole type switch. The first switch 19 is, for example, a toggle switch or the like. The first switch 19 is connected to the third contacts 22c and 22d of the third connector 18. In this example, the first switch 19 simulates the operation of the opening / closing detection unit 14 when the door 2 is in the open state by setting the state where the third contact 22c and the third contact 22d are disconnected, that is, by setting it to the open state. At this time, the first switch 19 simulates the operation of the opening / closing detection unit 14 when the door 2 is in the closed state by setting the state where the third contact 22c and the third contact 22d are connected, that is, by setting it to the closed state. The first switch 19 maintains the state of simulating the open state or the closed state until its state is switched by an operation from the outside by an operator or the like.

[0037] The second switch 20 is a switch that simulates the operation of the locking and unlocking detection unit 15. In this example, the second switch 20 is a double-throw switch. The second switch 20 is, for example, a toggle switch or the like. The second switch 20 is connected to the third contacts 22e, 22f, and 22g of the third connector 18. In this example, the second switch 20 simulates the operation of the locking and unlocking detection unit 15 when the electronic lock 3 is in the unlocked state by being in a state where the third contact 22e is connected to the third contact 22f. At this time, the second switch 20 simulates the operation of the locking and unlocking detection unit 15 when the electronic lock 3 is in the unlocked state by being in a state where the third contact 22f is connected to the third contact 22g. The second switch 20 maintains either the simulated locked state or the unlocked state until its state is switched by an operation from the outside by an operator or the like.

[0038] Each socket 21 is a part for connecting the probe 23 of the tester 17. One socket 21 is connected to the third contact 22a of the third connector 18. The other socket 21 is connected to the third contact 22b of the third connector 18. Each socket 21 is, for example, a socket that is connected by the insertion of a needle-shaped probe 23. Each socket 21 has a function of holding, for example, by elastic force so that the connected probe 23 does not fall off.

[0039] The third connector 18 is connected to the first switch 19, the second switch 20, and each socket 21 via a wire 24. The wire 24 is composed of, for example, a plurality of flexible leads or the like.

[0040] Figure 3 and Figure 4 is a perspective view of the inspection instrument 16 of Embodiment 1.

[0041] In Figure 3 , the inspection instrument 16 in a state for an inspection operation of the security system 1 is shown.

[0042] The inspection instrument 16 includes a housing 25. The housing 25 is a part that constitutes the outer contour of the inspection instrument 16. The housing 25 has, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The housing 25 has a lid 26 that can be opened and closed. In Figure 3 , the inspection instrument 16 in a state where the lid 26 of the housing 25 is closed is shown. The operation part of the first switch 19 is arranged on the outer surface of the housing 25. The operation part of the second switch 20 is arranged on the outer surface of the housing 25. In this example, the first switch 19 and the second switch 20 are arranged on the lid 26 of the housing 25. Each socket 21 is arranged on the outer surface of the housing 25. In this example, each socket 21 is arranged on the side surface of the housing 25.

[0043] The third connector 18 is arranged to be able to connect to the first connector 7 on the outside of the housing 25 when the lid 26 of the housing 25 is closed. The third connector 18 is connected to the first switch 19, the second switch 20, and each socket 21 through a wire 24 that can be led out to the outside of the housing 25 when the lid 26 is closed.

[0044] In Figure 4 is shown the inspection instrument 16 in a state where the lid 26 of the housing 25 is open.

[0045] In the housing 25, a cutout 27 is provided at the edge of the opening after the lid 26 is opened. The wire 24 connected to the third connector 18 is led out from the cutout 27 of the housing 25 to the outside of the housing 25. The third connector 18 can be housed inside the housing 25 together with the wire 24 by removing the wire 24 from the cutout 27 and folding it back.

[0046] The inspection instrument 16 includes a plurality of fixing members 28. Each fixing member 28 is a member for fixing the wire 24 to the housing 25. Each fixing member 28 is, for example, a bundling band or the like. At this time, the fixing member 28 as a bundling band fixes the wire 24 to the housing 25 by bundling, for example, a portion between a pair of small holes (not shown) provided in the housing 25 together with the wire 24. Alternatively, each fixing member 28 may also be a hooking member that is adhered to the housing 25 and hooks the wire 24 to fix it. The plurality of fixing members 28 are arranged along the inner surface of the housing 25. Thus, the portions of the wire 24 fixed to the plurality of fixing members 28 are arranged along the inner surface on the inside of the housing 25.

[0047] The inspection instrument 16 includes a hook 29. The hook 29 is a member that can be housed inside the housing 25. Regarding the hook 29, a hooking hole 30 for hooking the hook 29 is provided in the housing 25. In this example, the hooking hole 30 is provided in the bottom surface of the housing 25 that faces the lid 26 of the housing 25 in the closed state. The hook 29 has a mounting portion 31 that is detachably mounted on the door 2. The mounting portion 31 is, for example, a magnet or a suction cup or the like.

[0048] Next, an example of the inspection operation of the safety system 1 using the inspection instrument 16 will be described. This inspection operation is carried out by, for example, a plurality of operators. The operators can carry out the respective processes of this inspection operation in a changed order within a possible range, or can carry out the respective processes of this inspection operation in parallel within a possible range.

[0049] When the safety system 1 is normal, the first connector 7 is connected to the second connector 8. When a failure or the like occurs in the safety system 1, the operator performs an inspection operation. The operator brings the inspection instrument 16 and the tester 17 in a state where the third connector 18, the wire 24, and the hook 29 are housed inside the housing 25 and the lid 26 is closed into the place where the door 2 is provided.

[0050] The operator removes the second connector 8 from the first connector 7. At this time, the operator can also remove the second connector 8 while the main body of the electronic lock 3 is mounted on the door 2.

[0051] The operator opens the cover 26 of the housing 25 of the inspection instrument 16, and takes out the third connector 18 together with the wire 24 to the outside of the housing 25. The operator hangs the wire 24 connected to the third connector 18 on the notch 27 of the housing 25. The operator takes out the hook 29 to the outside of the housing 25. With the third connector 18 taken out to the outside of the housing 25, the operator closes the cover 26 of the housing 25. The operator connects the third connector 18 to the first connector 7.

[0052] The operator connects the tester 17 to the inspection instrument 16 by inserting the probe 23 of the tester 17 into each socket 21. At this time, each socket 21 holds the inserted probe 23 of the tester 17 so that it will not fall off.

[0053] The operator mounts the hook 29 on the surface of the door 2. The operator mounts the housing 25 on the door 2 by hooking the hook hole 30 of the housing 25 on the hook 29.

[0054] The operator performs an unlocking operation test as follows. Before the unlocking operation test, the operator sets the first switch 19 to a state simulating the closed state of the door 2, and sets the second switch 20 to a state simulating the locked state of the electronic lock 3. At this time, the controller 5 monitors the state of the inspection instrument 16 that simulates the states of the door 2 and the electronic lock 3 through the first signal and the second signal, and determines that the door 2 is in the closed state and the electronic lock 3 is in the locked state.

[0055] The operator makes the reader 4 read the authentication information. The authentication information read at this time can be the normal authentication information of the user who can pass through the entrance and exit of the protected area, or the authentication information dedicated to the inspection operation. The reader 4 outputs the read authentication information to the controller 5 through the second communication path 9. The controller 5 determines whether the user corresponding to the read authentication information can pass. When it is determined that the user can pass, the controller 5 outputs a control signal for unlocking the electronic lock 3.

[0056] The operator uses the tester 17 that has connected the probe 23 to the socket 21 to confirm the output of this control signal from the controller 5. For example, based on the presence or absence of the output control signal, signal strength, signal output duration, etc., the operator confirms whether a normal control signal is output. When the operator cannot confirm the output of a normal control signal, it is determined that an abnormality may have occurred in the controller 5 or the first communication path 6 on the controller 5 side of the third connector 18.

[0057] On the other hand, when the operator can confirm the output of a normal control signal, the operator operates to switch the state of the second switch 20. The second switch 20 switches the state of the second signal from the state corresponding to the locked state to the state corresponding to the unlocked state. Thereby, the second switch 20 simulates the unlocking operation of the electronic lock 3.

[0058] After the operator simulates the unlocking operation of the electronic lock 3 through the second switch 20, the operator operates to switch the state of the first switch 19. The first switch 19 switches the state of the first signal from the state corresponding to the closed state to the state corresponding to the open state. Thereby, the first switch 19 simulates the opening operation of the door 2.

[0059] After the operator simulates the opening operation of the door 2 through the first switch 19, the operator confirms whether the controller 5 recognizes the opening and closing state of the door 2 as the open state. The operator confirms the state recognized by the controller 5, for example, through a display panel provided on the controller 5 or an information terminal connected to the controller 5.

[0060] When the operator cannot confirm that the controller 5 normally recognizes the opening and closing state of the door 2 as the open state, the operator determines that an abnormality may have occurred in the controller 5 or the first communication path 6 on the controller 5 side of the third connector 18.

[0061] On the other hand, when the operator can confirm that the controller 5 normally recognizes the opening and closing state of the door 2 as the open state, the operator determines that the controller 5 and the first communication path 6 on the controller 5 side of the third connector 18 are normal regarding the unlocking of the electronic lock 3. At this time, when a failure occurs in the safety system 1 regarding the unlocking of the electronic lock 3, the operator determines that an abnormality that causes the failure may have occurred in the electronic lock 3.

[0062] In addition, an operator performs a locking operation test as follows. Before the locking operation test, the operator sets the first switch 19 to a state simulating the open state of the analog door 2 and sets the second switch 20 to a state simulating the unlocked state of the electronic lock 3. At this time, the controller 5 monitors the state of the inspection device 16 for the states of the analog door 2 and the electronic lock 3 through the first signal and the second signal, and determines that the door 2 is in the open state and the electronic lock 3 is in the unlocked state. In addition, the operator can perform the locking operation test following the unlocking operation test, or can perform the locking operation test before the unlocking operation test.

[0063] The operator performs an operation to switch the state of the first switch 19. The first switch 19 switches the state of the first signal from the state corresponding to the open state to the state corresponding to the closed state. Thereby, the first switch 19 simulates the closing operation of the door 2.

[0064] At this time, the controller 5 determines based on the first signal and the second signal that the electronic lock 3 is in the unlocked state and the door 2 has changed from the open state to the closed state. At this time, the controller 5 outputs a control signal for locking the electronic lock 3.

[0065] The operator confirms the output of this control signal from the controller 5 through the tester 17 in which the probe 23 is connected to the socket 21. The operator confirms whether a normal control signal is output, for example, based on the presence or absence of the output control signal, the signal strength, or the duration of the signal output. When the operator cannot confirm the output of a normal control signal, it is determined that an abnormality may have occurred in the controller 5 or in the first communication path 6 on the controller 5 side of the third connector 18.

[0066] On the other hand, when the operator can confirm the output of a normal control signal, the operator performs an operation to switch the state of the second switch 20. The second switch 20 switches the state of the second signal from the state corresponding to the unlocked state to the state corresponding to the locked state. Thereby, the second switch 20 simulates the locking operation of the electronic lock 3.

[0067] After the operator simulates the locking operation of the electronic lock 3 through the second switch 20, the operator confirms whether the controller 5 recognizes the locked and unlocked state of the electronic lock 3 as the locked state. The operator confirms the state recognized by the controller 5, for example, through a display panel provided on the controller 5 or an information terminal connected to the controller 5.

[0068] When the operator cannot confirm that the controller 5 normally recognizes the locked and unlocked state of the electronic lock 3 as the locked state, the operator determines that an abnormality may have occurred in the controller 5 or in the first communication path 6 on the controller 5 side of the third connector 18.

[0069] On the other hand, when it can be confirmed that the controller 5 correctly recognizes the locked / unlocked state of the electronic lock 3 as the locked state, the operator determines that the controller 5 and the first communication path 6 on the controller 5 side relative to the third connector 18 are normal with respect to the locking of the electronic lock 3. At this time, if a failure occurs in the safety system 1 regarding the locking of the electronic lock 3, the operator determines that an abnormality that may be the cause of the failure may have occurred in the electronic lock 3.

[0070] For example, after the operator confirms the normality of the controller 5 and the first communication path 6 on the controller 5 side relative to the third connector 18, the operator removes the probe 23 of the tester 17 from each socket 21, thereby disconnecting the tester 17 from the inspection instrument 16. The operator removes the hook hole 30 of the housing 25 from the hook 29. The operator removes the third connector 18 from the first connector 7. The operator removes the hook 29 from the surface of the door 2. The operator opens the cover 26 of the housing 25 of the inspection instrument 16 and stores the third connector 18 together with the wire 24 inside the housing 25. The operator stores the hook 29 inside the housing 25. With the third connector 18, the wire 24, and the hook 29 stored inside the housing 25, the operator closes the cover 26 of the housing 25. After removing the inspection instrument 16 in this way, the operator performs replacement or adjustment of the electronic lock 3 in which an abnormality may have occurred.

[0071] As described above, the inspection instrument 16 of the first embodiment is applied to the safety system 1. The safety system 1 includes an electronic lock 3 and a controller 5 provided on the door 2. In the safety system 1, the controller 5 and the electronic lock 3 are connected through the first connector 7 on the controller 5 side and the second connector 8 on the electronic lock 3 side. In the safety system 1, the controller 5 monitors a first signal indicating the open / closed state of the door 2 through the first connector 7 and the second connector 8. In the safety system 1, the controller 5 monitors a second signal indicating the locked / unlocked state of the electronic lock 3 through the first connector 7 and the second connector 8. In the safety system 1, the controller 5 outputs a control signal for locking / unlocking to the electronic lock 3 through the first connector 7 and the second connector 8. The inspection instrument 16 includes a third connector 18, a first switch 19, a second switch 20, and a socket 21. The third connector 18 is connected to the first connector 7 instead of the second connector 8. The first switch 19 is connected to the third connector 18. The first switch 19 switches the state of the first signal. The second switch 20 is connected to the third connector 18. The second switch 20 switches the state of the second signal. The socket 21 is connected to the third connector 18. The probe 23 of the tester 17 that detects the control signal output from the controller 5 is connected to the socket 21.

[0072] In addition, the inspection method of Embodiment 1 is carried out using the inspection instrument 16. This inspection method includes a connection release process, a connector connection process, a tester connection process, an input process, an output confirmation process, a simulated unlocking process, a simulated door opening process, and a monitoring confirmation process. The connection release process is a process of removing the second connector 8 from the first connector 7. The connector connection process is carried out after the connection release process. In the connector connection process, the third connector 18 is connected to the first connector 7. The tester connection process is a process of connecting the probe 23 of the tester 17 to the socket 21. The input process is carried out after the connector connection process and the tester connection process. The input process is a process of inputting signals such as an authentication signal for unlocking the electronic lock 3 into the controller 5. The output confirmation process is carried out after the input process. The output confirmation process is a process of confirming the output of the control signal from the controller 5 by the tester 17 with which the probe 23 is connected to the socket 21. The simulated unlocking process is carried out after the output confirmation process. The simulated unlocking process is a process of switching the state of the second signal to the unlocked state of the electronic lock 3 by operating the second switch 20. The simulated door opening process is carried out after the simulated unlocking process. The simulated door opening process is a process of switching the state of the first signal to the open state of the door 2 by operating the first switch 19. The monitoring confirmation process is carried out after the simulated door opening process. The monitoring confirmation process is a process of confirming whether the controller 5 recognizes the open / closed state of the door 2 as the open state.

[0073] In addition, the inspection method of Embodiment 1 is carried out using the inspection instrument 16. This inspection method includes a connection release process, a connector connection process, a tester connection process, a simulated door closing process, an output confirmation process, a simulated locking process, and a monitoring confirmation process. The connection release process is a process of removing the second connector 8 from the first connector 7. The connector connection process is carried out after the connection release process. In the connector connection process, the third connector 18 is connected to the first connector 7. The tester connection process is a process of connecting the probe 23 of the tester 17 to the socket 21. The simulated door closing process is carried out after the connector connection process and the tester connection process. The simulated door closing process is a process of switching the state of the first signal to the closed state of the door 2 by operating the first switch 19. The output confirmation process is carried out after the simulated door closing process. The output confirmation process is a process of confirming the output of the control signal from the controller 5 by the tester 17 with which the probe 23 is connected to the socket 21. The simulated locking process is carried out after the output confirmation process. The simulated locking process is a process of switching the state of the second signal to the locked state of the electronic lock 3 by operating the second switch 20. The monitoring confirmation process is carried out after the simulated locking process. The monitoring confirmation process is a process of confirming whether the controller 5 recognizes the locked / unlocked state of the electronic lock 3 as the locked state.

[0074] With such a structure, it is possible to use the inspection instrument 16 for the analog gate 2 and the electronic lock 3 to confirm that the controller 5 and the first communication path 6 on the controller 5 side relative to the third connector 18 are normal. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently determine the part where the abnormality that causes the failure occurs. In the electronic lock 3 including parts that mechanically operate, abnormalities occur relatively frequently. By quickly confirming that other parts are normal, the efficiency of the inspection operation can be improved. In addition, when determining such an abnormal part, the inspection instrument 16 can simulate the opening and closing of the gate 2 and the locking and unlocking of the electronic lock 3, so that the operation confirmation of the controller 5 and the like can be performed more reliably. As a result, rework and the like are not likely to occur, and the efficiency of the inspection operation is further improved. In addition, after the operation of switching the state is performed on the inspection instrument 16, the hands of the operator become free, so it is easier for the operator to perform other operations. In addition, the connection of the inspection instrument 16 is performed by connector connection, so it is easier and more reliable to connect the inspection instrument 16 and the controller 5. In addition, since a general tester 17 can be used to confirm the output of the control signal, the operator can minimize the equipment brought into the work site for the inspection operation.

[0075] In addition, the inspection instrument 16 includes a housing 25 having a lid 26 that can be opened and closed. The third connector 18 is arranged to be connectable to the first connector 7 outside the housing 25. The first switch 19 is arranged on the outer surface of the housing 25. The second switch 20 is arranged on the outer surface of the housing 25. The socket 21 is arranged on the outer surface of the housing 25.

[0076] With such a structure, small parts or materials required for the inspection operation can be stored inside the housing 25. As a result, the convenience of the operator performing the inspection operation is further improved.

[0077] In addition, in the housing 25, a notch 27 is provided at the edge of the opening after the lid 26 is opened. The third connector 18 is connected to the first switch 19, the second switch 20, and the socket 21 through a wire 24 that can be led out from the notch 27 to the outside of the housing 25. The third connector 18 can be stored inside the housing 25 together with the wire 24.

[0078] With such a structure, the third connector 18 can be stored inside the housing 25 when transporting the inspection instrument 16. As a result, the convenience of the operator performing the inspection operation is further improved. In addition, when using the inspection instrument 16, the third connector 18 connected to the first connector 7 is connected to the flexible wire 24 and led out to the outside of the housing 25, so it is easier to perform the connection process between the first connector 7 and the third connector 18.

[0079] In addition, the wire 24 is fixed to the inside of the housing 25 by a plurality of fixing members 28 arranged along the inner surface of the housing 25.

[0080] With such a structure, the space for accommodating components and the like inside the housing 25 becomes larger, so the convenience of the operator performing the inspection work is further improved. In addition, since the wire 24 is difficult to move inside the housing 25, it is possible to prevent the wire 24 or the like from being pinched when the housing 25 is opened and closed.

[0081] In addition, the inspection instrument 16 is provided with a hook 29. The hook 29 can be accommodated in the housing 25. The hook 29 has a mounting portion 31 that is detachably mounted on the door 2. A hook hole 30 for hooking on the hook 29 is provided in the housing 25. In addition, in the inspection instrument 16, the mounting portion 31 may also be directly provided on the housing 25. At this time, the mounting portion 31 is provided, for example, on the outside of the bottom surface of the housing 25.

[0082] With such a structure, the operator can mount the inspection instrument 16 on the door 2 without holding it by hand to perform the work, so the workability of the inspection work is further improved.

[0083] In addition, the socket 21 holds the probe 23 of the tester 17 so that it does not fall off.

[0084] With such a structure, the probe 23 of the tester 17 is not likely to fall off during the inspection work, so the process of confirming the control signal is easier.

[0085] In addition, in the security system 1, for example, an unlocking switch for unlocking the electronic lock 3 may also be provided inside the protected area or the like. Usually, a person inside the protected area is a user who is permitted to pass through the entrance and exit, so the unlocking switch may not read the user's authentication information or the like. When the unlocking switch is operated, a signal indicating the operation is input to the controller 5 through the second communication path 9 or the like. The controller 5, for example, when it determines based on the first signal and the second signal that the door 2 is in the closed state and the electronic lock 3 is in the locked state, outputs a control signal through the first communication path 6 when a signal indicating the operation of the unlocking switch is input, thereby unlocking the electronic lock 3. The signal input to the controller 5 in the input process may also be a signal indicating the operation. In addition, the signal input to the controller 5 in the input process may also be input by the operator operating the controller 5 itself.

[0086] Industrial applicability

[0087] The inspection instrument and inspection method of the present disclosure can be applied to the inspection work of the security system.

[0088] Reference numeral description

[0089] 1: Safety system, 2: Door, 3: Electronic lock, 4: Reader, 5: Controller, 6: First communication path, 7: First connector, 8: Second connector, 9: Second communication path, 10: First contact, 11: Second contact, 13: Locking and unlocking operation unit, 14: Opening and closing detection unit, 15: Locking and unlocking detection unit, 16: Inspection instrument, 17: Tester, 18: Third connector, 19: First switch, 20: Second switch, 21: Socket, 22: Third contact, 23: Probe, 24: Wire, 25: Housing, 26: Cover, 27: Cutout, 28: Fixing member, 29: Hook, 30: Hanging hole, 31: Mounting portion.

Claims

1. An inspection instrument, which is an inspection instrument for a security system. The security system includes an electronic lock and a controller provided on a door. The controller and the electronic lock are connected through a first connector on the controller side and a second connector on the electronic lock side. The controller monitors a first signal indicating the open / closed state of the door through the first connector and the second connector, monitors a second signal indicating the locked / unlocked state of the electronic lock through the first connector and the second connector, and outputs a control signal for locking / unlocking to the electronic lock through the first connector and the second connector. Wherein, The inspection instrument includes: A third connector, which is connected to the first connector instead of the second connector; A first switch, which is connected to the third connector and switches the state of the first signal; A second switch, which is connected to the third connector and switches the state of the second signal; And A socket, which is connected to the third connector and for a probe of a tester to be connected. The tester detects the control signal output from the controller.

2. The inspection instrument according to claim 1, Wherein, The inspection instrument includes a housing, which has an openable / closable cover. The third connector is configured to be connectable to the first connector outside the housing. The first switch is arranged on the outer surface of the housing. The second switch is arranged on the outer surface of the housing. The socket is arranged on the outer surface of the housing.

3. The inspection instrument according to claim 2, Wherein, In the housing, a notch is provided at the edge of the opening after the cover is opened. The third connector is connected to the first switch, the second switch and the socket through a wire that can be led out from the notch to the outside of the housing. The third connector can be stored inside the housing together with the wire.

4. The inspection instrument according to claim 3, Wherein, The wire is fixed to the inside of the housing through a plurality of fixing members arranged along the inner surface of the housing.

5. The inspection instrument according to any one of claims 2 to 4, Wherein, The housing has a mounting portion, which is mounted on the door in a detachable manner.

6. The inspection instrument according to any one of claims 2 to 4, Wherein, The inspection instrument includes a hook, which can be stored in the housing and has a mounting portion mounted on the door in a detachable manner. A hook hole for hooking the hook is provided in the housing.

7. The inspection instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 6, Wherein, The socket holds the probe of the tester so that it will not fall off.

8. An inspection method, which is an inspection method for the security system using the inspection instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 7. Wherein, The inspection method includes: A connection release process of removing the second connector from the first connector; A connector connection process of connecting the third connector to the first connector after the connection release process. Tester connection process: Connect the probe of the tester to the socket; Input process: After the connector connection process and the tester connection process, input a signal to the controller to unlock the electronic lock; Output confirmation process: After the input process, confirm the output of the control signal from the controller through the tester with the probe connected to the socket; Simulated unlocking process: After the output confirmation process, switch the state of the second signal to the unlocked state of the electronic lock by operating the second switch; Simulated door opening process: After the simulated unlocking process, switch the state of the first signal to the open state of the door by operating the first switch; and Monitoring confirmation process: After the simulated door opening process, confirm whether the controller recognizes the opening / closing state of the door as the open state.

9. An inspection method, which is an inspection method for the safety system using the inspection instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, the inspection method includes: Connection release process: Disconnect the second connector from the first connector; Connector connection process: After the connection release process, connect the third connector to the first connector; Tester connection process: Connect the probe of the tester to the socket; Simulated door closing process: After the connector connection process and the tester connection process, switch the state of the first signal to the closed state of the door by operating the first switch; Output confirmation process: After the simulated door closing process, confirm the output of the control signal from the controller through the tester with the probe connected to the socket; Simulated locking process: After the output confirmation process, switch the state of the second signal to the locked state of the electronic lock by operating the second switch; and Monitoring confirmation process: After the simulated locking process, confirm whether the controller recognizes the locked / unlocked state of the electronic lock as the locked state.

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