A dyeing machine control system and control method

Abstract

The application provides a dyeing machine control system and a control method, comprising a dyeing machine and a control system, the control system comprising a PC and a server, characterized in that: the server comprises a server A and a server B, the server A is provided with an ERP system and a database, the database comprises a database intermediate table, the server B is provided with a central controller, and the central controller is connected with the dyeing machine; the PC comprises a lock control module, the instruction sent by the lock control module controls the locking and unlocking of the dyeing machine through the central controller, and the communication between the central controller and the ERP system is realized through the database intermediate table. The control system realizes remote locking / unlocking through software, supports multi-car operation, improves the locking efficiency and the one-time success rate of the dyeing machine, and can analyze the returned locking data through the ERP system, so as to realize the development and application of related functions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of dyeing and printing equipment manufacturing technology, and relates to the improvement of dyeing machine control technology, specifically a dyeing machine control system and control method. Background Technology

[0002] Dyeing, as the most crucial step in dyeing and finishing, determines the overall success rate of the fabric output. As the main equipment for dyeing, the ability of the dyeing machine to operate under lock-down conditions, fully execute its programmed settings, and eliminate human interference is of paramount importance.

[0003] In existing dyeing machine locking technology, an IC card is typically used. Locking is achieved by inserting the card into the equipment control board, and unlocking is achieved by removing the card. Furthermore, locking data (when the machine was locked / unlocked, the pot number executed during the locking period, etc.) cannot be effectively verified through the equipment system, nor can it be effectively analyzed subsequently; only manual table maintenance is possible.

[0004] Existing dyeing machines have the following drawbacks in terms of locking the machine: 1. Locking a car with an IC card is similar to starting a car with a key. It requires personnel to operate the card on-site at the dyeing machine. The use and storage of the card must be managed properly. The card itself is an IC card, and it may become damaged after being swiped too many times, making it impossible to lock or unlock the car.

[0005] 2. Real-time and historical data on vehicle locking do not support device verification, requiring manual table maintenance by personnel, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, prone to errors, and inconvenient for summarizing and analyzing.

[0006] Chinese patent application disclosed a method and system for fully automated execution of a dyeing machine process (application number: 202110567925.4), which includes a dyeing machine controller, a dyeing machine central control system, and an ERP system. The dyeing machine central control system is connected to the dyeing machine controller and the ERP system. Parameters added by the ERP system are written into the batch data addition location of the dyeing machine central control system and downloaded to the dyeing machine controller for execution. This method and system for fully automated execution of the dyeing machine process can solve the problem that currently, retrieving processes and handling call steps requires a lot of manpower, and when processing is not timely, the continuity of process execution is interrupted, directly affecting production efficiency and product quality.

[0007] Although the aforementioned patent application introduced an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system to manage the production process in the dyeing workflow, enabling fully automated dyeing and streamlining the process while improving efficiency, it did not propose any new improvements to the locking technology to address the existing problems with locking mechanisms in dyeing machines.

[0008] Therefore, designing a dyeing machine control system and method that enables remote locking / unlocking via software, supports multi-machine operation, improves locking efficiency, and allows the ERP system to analyze the returned locking data for further development and application of related functions is a pressing technical problem in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0009] To address the aforementioned problems and shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a dyeing machine control system and method. The control system enables remote locking / unlocking of the machine via software, supports multi-machine operation, improves locking efficiency, and allows the ERP system to perform subsequent analysis on the returned locking data to facilitate the development and application of related functions.

[0010] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution: A dyeing machine control system includes a dyeing machine and a control system. The control system includes a PC and a server. The server comprises server A and server B. Server A has an ERP system and a database, the database containing an intermediate database table. Server B has a central controller connected to the dyeing machine. The PC includes a machine locking control module. Instructions sent by the machine locking control module control the locking and unlocking of the dyeing machine through the central controller. Communication between the central controller and the ERP system is achieved through the intermediate database table.

[0011] Improvement to the above technical solution: The central controller writes the locking status bit, locking time, and locking function of the dyeing machine to the intermediate table of the database, and the ERP system obtains the locking status data from the intermediate table of the database.

[0012] Further improvements to the above technical solution: The ERP system uses the acquired vehicle locking status data to calculate the number, quantity, and total weight of the locked vehicles, providing key data for subsequent calculations.

[0013] Further improvement to the above technical solution: The ERP system supports query operations.

[0014] Further improvement to the above technical solution: The database adopts an SQL database.

[0015] Further improvement to the above technical solution: The dyeing machine has at least 3 units.

[0016] The present invention provides a control method for the above-mentioned dyeing machine control system, including a machine locking control method, characterized in that the machine locking control method includes the following steps: Step 1: The locking control module sends a locking command to the central controller, which then sends the locking command to the dyeing machine to lock or unlock the dyeing machine. Step 2: The central controller writes the locking status bit, locking time, and locking function of the dyeing machine to the intermediate table of the database. The ERP system then retrieves the locking status data from the intermediate table of the database.

[0017] Improvements to the above technical solution: Step 3 is performed after step 2 is completed. The ERP system calculates the number, quantity, and total weight of the locked boilers, providing key data for subsequent calculations. At the same time, the ERP system also supports query operations.

[0018] Further improvements to the above technical solution: In step 1, the locking command sent by the locking control module includes locking / unlocking all or part of the locking functions of one or more dyeing machines. The locking functions of the dyeing machine include completing steps, modifying steps, skipping steps, running batches, closing batches, and editing dyeing processes.

[0019] The advantages and positive effects of this invention are: 1. This invention uses a locking control module to replace the traditional card-based locking system, supporting some or all locking functions of the dyeing machine. The locking control module → central controller → dyeing machine → database → ERP system form a closed loop. This greatly improves locking efficiency, reduces time costs, and is also less prone to damage than IC cards used for locking.

[0020] 2. The present invention uses a vehicle locking control module that not only issues simple locking commands, but also can digitally interact with the ERP system and uses an intermediate database as a buffer; while the central controller plays a key role in realizing vehicle locking management and data transfer and sharing.

[0021] 3. This invention employs a machine locking control module that extracts locking data and feeds it to the ERP system simultaneously with machine locking, enabling digital functionality. This provides fundamental data for monitoring and guiding workshop machine locking execution, and for statistically analyzing locking rates and overall dyeing success rates. Actual testing and data analysis of the dyeing machine control system using this invention showed that the first-time dyeing success rate with machine locking increased by approximately 5%. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating the control principle of a dyeing machine control system according to the present invention. Figure 2 This is a diagram of the locking interface of the locking control module in a dyeing machine control system according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is a diagram of the data query interface of the locking control module in a dyeing machine control system according to the present invention; Figure 4 This is an interface diagram of the ERP system for calculating vehicle locking-related data in a dyeing machine control system according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments: See Figures 1-4 An embodiment of a dyeing machine control system according to the present invention includes a dyeing machine and a control system. The control system includes a PC and a server. The server includes server A and server B. Server A is equipped with an ERP system and a database. The database contains an intermediate database table. Server B is equipped with a central controller, which is connected to the dyeing machine. The PC includes a locking control module. The instructions sent by the locking control module control the locking and unlocking of the dyeing machine through the central controller. Communication between the central controller and the ERP system is achieved through the intermediate database table.

[0024] When in use, the locking control module → central controller → dyeing machine → database → ERP system form a closed loop.

[0025] Furthermore, the central controller writes the locking status bit, locking time, and locking function of the dyeing machine to the intermediate table of the database, and the ERP system obtains the locking status data from the intermediate table of the database.

[0026] Furthermore, the aforementioned ERP system uses the locked vehicle status data to calculate the locked pot number, quantity, and total weight, providing crucial data for subsequent calculations.

[0027] Furthermore, the aforementioned ERP system supports query operations.

[0028] Specifically: The database in server A above uses an SQL database.

[0029] Preferably, the dyeing machine in this invention can be 1-3 units. Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment uses 3 dyeing machines, but there can be more than 3 machines.

[0030] See Figures 1-4The present invention provides a control method for the above-mentioned dyeing machine control system, including a machine locking control method, the machine locking control method comprising the following steps: Step 1: The locking control module sends a locking command to the central controller, which then sends the locking command to the dyeing machine to lock or unlock the dyeing machine. Step 2: The central controller writes the locking status bit, locking time, and locking function of the dyeing machine to the intermediate table of the database. The ERP system then retrieves the locking status data from the intermediate table of the database.

[0031] Furthermore, after step 2 is completed, the ERP system calculates the number, quantity, and total weight of the locked pots, providing key data for subsequent calculations; at the same time, the ERP system also supports query operations.

[0032] Furthermore, in step 1, the locking command sent by the locking control module includes locking / unlocking all or part of the locking functions of one or more dyeing machines. The locking functions of the dyeing machine include completing steps, modifying steps, skipping steps, running batches, closing batches, and editing dyeing processes.

[0033] Of course, the above description is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention should also fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dyeing machine control system, comprising a dyeing machine and a control system, wherein the control system includes a PC and a server, characterized in that, The server includes server A and server B. Server A is equipped with an ERP system and a database, and the database contains intermediate tables. Server B is equipped with a central controller, which is connected to the dyeing machine. The PC includes a locking control module. The instructions sent by the locking control module control the locking and unlocking of the dyeing machine through the central controller. Communication between the central controller and the ERP system is achieved through the intermediate tables.

2. The dyeing machine control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central controller writes the locking status, locking time, and locking function of the dyeing machine to the intermediate table of the database, and the ERP system retrieves the locking status data from the intermediate table of the database.

3. The dyeing machine control system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ERP system uses the locked vehicle status data to calculate the number, quantity, and total weight of the locked vehicles, providing crucial data for subsequent calculations.

4. The dyeing machine control system according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The ERP system supports query operations.

5. The dyeing machine control system according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The database used is an SQL database.

6. The dyeing machine control system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The database used is an SQL database.

7. The dyeing machine control system according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, There are at least three dyeing machines.

8. A control method for a dyeing machine control system as described in any one of claims 1-7, comprising a machine locking control method, characterized in that, The vehicle locking control method includes the following steps: Step 1: The locking control module sends a locking command to the central controller, which then sends the locking command to the dyeing machine to lock or unlock the dyeing machine. Step 2: The central controller writes the locking status bit, locking time, and locking function of the dyeing machine to the intermediate table of the database. The ERP system then retrieves the locking status data from the intermediate table of the database.

9. The control method of the dyeing machine control system according to claim 8, characterized in that, After step 2 is completed, the ERP system calculates the number, quantity, and total weight of the locked boilers, providing key data for subsequent calculations; at the same time, the ERP system also supports query operations.

10. The control method of the dyeing machine control system according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, In step 1, the locking command sent by the locking control module includes locking / unlocking all or part of the locking functions of one or more dyeing machines. The locking functions of the dyeing machine include completing steps, modifying steps, skipping steps, running batches, closing batches, and editing dyeing processes.

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