Processing plant instruction device and instruction procedure for processing plants

Abstract

A machining equipment notification device includes a determination section and a notification section. The determination section determines whether a blank machining equipment configured to perform a predetermined blank machining operation on a blank is a compatible machining equipment that can be remotely controlled by a worker. The notification section notifies the worker if the determination section determines that the blank machining equipment is the compatible machining equipment.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present specification discloses a technique related to a machining equipment reporting apparatus and a machining equipment reporting method. State of the art

[0002] The component assembly system described in Patent Literature 1 includes an operation authority setting section and a failure type determination section. The operation authority setting section sets a remote control authority for a management device to enable remote control of a processing equipment through an input section of the management device. The failure type determination section determines a failure type that has occurred in the processing equipment.Furthermore, the fault type determination section determines whether a fault occurring in the processing equipment is a remote handling fault, which is a target fault that can be handled by remote control from the management device, and the operation authority setting section sets the remote control authority for the management device when the fault is a remote handling fault. List of cited publicationsPatent literature

[0003] Patent Literature 1: JP-A-2017-143167 Overview of the inventionTechnical task

[0004] When a worker performs a work operation using a blank processing machine, it may be unclear whether the blank processing machine can be remotely controlled. Therefore, the worker needs to check the settings of the blank processing machine, and work efficiency may be reduced.

[0005] In view of such circumstances, the present specification discloses a machining equipment notification apparatus and a machining equipment notification method in which a worker can easily confirm a equipment as a remote-controllable board machining equipment. Solution to the task

[0006] The present specification discloses a machining equipment notification device comprising a determination section and a notification section. The determination section determines whether a board machining equipment configured to perform a predetermined board processing on a board is a compatible machining equipment that can be remotely controlled by a worker. The notification section notifies the worker of the compatible machining equipment when the determination section determines that the board machining equipment is the compatible machining equipment.

[0007] The present description also discloses a machining equipment notification method comprising a determination step and a notification step. In the determination step, it is determined whether a blank machining equipment configured to perform a predetermined blank machining operation on a blank is a compatible machining equipment that can be remotely controlled by a worker. In the notification step, the compatible machining equipment is notified to the worker if it is determined in the determination step that the blank machining equipment is the compatible machining equipment.

[0008] Note that the present specification discloses a technical idea in which the "machining equipment notification device according to claim 1" in claim 4 described in the claims originally attached to the application (hereinafter referred to as the original claims) is changed to the "machining equipment notification device according to any one of claims 1 to 3." Furthermore, the present specification discloses a technical idea in which the "machining equipment notification device according to claim 1" in claim 7 described in the original claims is changed to the "machining equipment notification device according to any one of claims 1 to 6." Advantageous effects of the invention

[0009] According to the machining equipment notification device described above, it is possible to notify the worker of the machining equipment that can be remotely controlled. This allows the worker to easily confirm the machining equipment that can be remotely controlled and suppresses a decrease in work efficiency. The above description of the machining equipment notification device can be similarly applied to the machining equipment notification method. Short description of the drawings Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example structure of a production line. Fig. 2 is a plan view showing an exemplary structure of a component picker. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a control block of a machining equipment notification device. Fig. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a control process executed by the machining equipment notification device. Fig. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of reporting a compatible machining facility by the machining facility reporting device. Description of Embodiments 1. Embodiment 1-1. Example of the structure of a production line WL0

[0010] A machining center reporting device 50 can be applied to at least one production line WL0 having a remotely controlled blank machining center WM0. As shown in Fig. 1, a manufacturing facility of the embodiment has two production lines WL0, ie a first production line WL1 and a second production line WL2.

[0011] In each of the two production lines WL0, the blank processing machine WM0 performs a predetermined blank processing on the blank 90. The type and number of blank processing machines WM0 that are part of the production line WL0 are not limited. As in Fig. 1, the production line WL0 of the embodiment includes a plurality of board processing machines WM0, namely a printer WM1, a print inspection machine WM2, a component mounter WM3, a reflow oven WM4, and a visual inspection machine WM5, and the board 90 is conveyed in the above-described order by a board conveying device.

[0012] The printer WM1 prints a solder on mounting positions for several components 91 of the board 90. The print inspection system WM2 inspects a condition of the solder after printing, which is printed by the printer WM1. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the component mounter WM3 mounts a plurality of components 91 on the circuit board 90, on which the solder is printed by the printer WM1. One or more component mounters WM3 may be provided. In a case where multiple component mounters WM3 are provided, multiple component mounters WM3 may be used jointly to mount a plurality of components 91.

[0013] The reflow oven WM4 heats the circuit board 90 on which a plurality of components 91 have been mounted by the component mounter WM3, melts the solder, and performs soldering. The visual inspection device WM5 checks the mounting status, etc., of a plurality of components 91 mounted by the component mounter WM3. Thus, the production line WL0 can convey the circuit board 90 in the correct order to a plurality of circuit board processing devices WM0 and perform a manufacturing process including an inspection process to produce the circuit board product 900. The production line WL0 can include circuit board processing devices WM0 such as a function tester, a buffer device, a circuit board feeder, a circuit board reversing device, a shield mounting device, an adhesive coating device, and a UV irradiation device as needed.

[0014] A plurality of blank processing machines WM0, which are part of the production line WL0, and a production line management device LC0 are connected so that they can communicate with each other via a communication section. The production line management device LC0 and a management device HC0 are also connected so that they can communicate with each other via the communication section. The communication section can communicatively connect a plurality of blank processing machines WM0 and the production line management device LC0, or the production line management device LC0 and the management device HC0, through wired or wireless communication, and various methods can be used in one communication method.

[0015] In the embodiment, a local area network (LAN) is constructed including a plurality of board processing machines WM0, a production line management device LC0, and a management device HC0. This allows a plurality of board processing machines WM0 to communicate with each other via the communication section. Furthermore, a plurality of board processing machines WM0 can communicate with the production line management device LC0 via the communication section. Furthermore, the production line management device LC0 and the management device HC0 can communicate with each other via the communication section.

[0016] The production line management device LC0 controls a plurality of blank processing machines WM0 that are components of the production line WL0 and monitors an operating status of the production line WL0. The production line management device LC0 stores various types of control data for controlling a plurality of blank processing machines WM0. The production line management device LC0 transmits control data to each of the plurality of blank processing machines WM0. Furthermore, each of the plurality of blank processing machines WM0 transmits an operating status and a production status to the production line management device LC0.

[0017] The management device HC0 manages at least one (two, in Fig. 1) Production line management devices LC0. For example, the operation status and production status of the circuit board processing machine WM0 acquired by the production line management device LC0 are transmitted to the management device HC0 as needed. A storage device is provided in the management device HC0. The storage device can store various types of acquired data acquired by the circuit board processing machine WM0. For example, various types of image data generated by the circuit board processing machine WM0 are included in the acquired data. The record (log data) of the operation status acquired by the circuit board processing machine WM0, or the like, is included in the acquired data. In addition, the storage device can store various types of production information related to the production of the circuit board product 900. 1-2. Example of the structure of the WM3 component placement machine

[0018] The component picker WM3 populates the board 90 with several components 91. As in Fig. 2, the component placement machine WM3 comprises a board conveying device 11, a component supply device 12, a component transfer device 13, a parts camera 14, a board camera 15, a control device 16 and a display device 17.

[0019] For example, the board conveying device 11 includes a belt conveyor and the like, and conveys the board 90 in a conveying direction (X-axis direction). The board 90 is a circuit board on which an electronic circuit, an electric circuit, a magnetic circuit, and the like are formed. The board conveying device 11 loads the board 90 into the component mounter WM3 and positions the board 90 at a predetermined position within the component mounter WM3. After a mounting process of a plurality of components 91 by the component mounter WM3 is completed, the board conveying device 11 conveys the board 90 out of the component mounter WM3.

[0020] The component feeder 12 supplies a plurality of components 91 to be mounted on the board 90. The component feeder 12 has a plurality of feed units 12a provided along the conveying direction (X-axis direction) of the board 90. Each of the plurality of feed units 12a is equipped with a reel. A carrier tape that accommodates a plurality of components 91 is wound around the reel. The feed unit 12a feeds the carrier tape step by step to supply components 91 so that the component 91 can be accommodated at a supply position located on a distal end side of the feed unit 12a. Furthermore, the component feeder 12 can also supply a relatively large electronic component (e.g., a lead component or the like) compared to a chip component or the like when it is placed on a tray.

[0021] The component transfer device 13 includes a head drive device 13a and a movable table 13b. The head drive device 13a is configured to move the movable table 13b in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction (a direction orthogonal to the X-axis direction on a horizontal plane) through a linear motion mechanism. A mounting head 20 is detachably (replaceably) mounted on the movable table 13b by a clamp member. The mounting head 20 receives and holds the component 91 fed from the component feed device 12 using at least one holding member 30, and mounts the component 91 on the board 90 positioned by the board conveying device 11. As the holding member 30, for example, a suction nozzle, a chuck, or the like can be used.

[0022] A known imaging device can be used as the parts camera 14 and the board camera 15. The parts camera 14 is mounted on a base of the component mounter WM3 so that its optical axis is directed upward in a vertical direction (a Z-axis direction orthogonal to the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction). The parts camera 14 can image the component 91 held by the holding member 30 from below. The board camera 15 is provided on the movable table 13b of the component transfer device 13 so that its optical axis is directed downward in the vertical direction (the Z-axis direction). The board camera 15 can image the board 90 from above. The parts camera 14 and the board camera 15 perform imaging based on a control signal transmitted from the control device 16.Image data of the image captured by the parts camera 14 and the board camera 15 are transmitted to the control device 16.

[0023] The control device 16 includes a known arithmetic device and a memory device and forms a control circuit. Information, image data, and the like output from various sensors provided in the component mounter WM3 are input to the control device 16. The control device 16 transmits control signals to each device based on a control program, a predetermined mounting condition set in advance, and the like.

[0024] For example, the control device 16 causes the board camera 15 to image the board 90 positioned by the board conveying device 11. The control device 16 performs image processing on the image captured by the board camera 15 to recognize a positioning state of the board 90. Furthermore, the control device 16 causes the holding member 30 to pick up and hold the component 91 fed from the component feeding device 12 and causes the parts camera 14 to image the component 91 held by the holding member 30. The control device 16 performs image processing on the image captured by the parts camera 14 to recognize a holding position of the component 91.

[0025] The control device 16 moves the holding member 30 toward a planned mounting position set in advance by the control program or the like. Further, based on the positioning state of the board 90, the posture of the component 91, and the like, the control device 16 corrects the planned mounting position to adjust the mounting position where the component 91 will actually be mounted. The planned mounting position and the mounting position include a rotation angle in addition to the position (X-axis coordinate and Y-axis coordinate).

[0026] The controller 16 corrects a target position (X-axis coordinate and Y-axis coordinate) of the holding member 30 and the rotation angle according to the mounting position. The controller 16 lowers the holding member 30 with the corrected rotation angle to the corrected target position to mount the component 91 on the board 90. The controller 16 repeats the mounting cycle to execute the mounting process of mounting a plurality of components 91 on the board 90.

[0027] As the display device 17, for example, a known display device such as a liquid crystal display can be used, and various information can be displayed to the worker U0. Furthermore, in the embodiment, the display device 17 is composed of a touch panel and also functions as an input device for receiving various operations from the worker U0. 1-3. Example of the design of the processing plant signaling device 50

[0028] As in Fig. 1, the manufacturing facility of the embodiment comprises a remote control room 41 and a manufacturing room 42. The remote control room 41 is separated from the manufacturing room 42, which has at least one (two in Fig. 1) production line WL0, and the worker U0 can operate the board processing machine WM0 of the production line WL0 from the remote control room 41.

[0029] When the worker U0 operates the board processing machine WM0, it may be unclear whether the board processing machine WM0 can be remotely controlled. Therefore, the worker U0 needs to confirm the settings of the board processing machine WM0, which may reduce work efficiency. The manufacturing site of the embodiment is provided with a processing machine notification device 50. The processing machine notification device 50 notifies the worker U0 of the compatible processing machine WT0, which is the remotely controllable board processing machine WM0.

[0030] The machining equipment notification device 50 has a determination section 51 and a notification section 52 as a control block. The machining equipment notification device 50 can be provided in various control devices. For example, the machining equipment notification device 50 can be provided in the process line management device LC0, the management device HC0, or the like. The machining equipment notification device 50 can be implemented in a cloud. As shown in Fig. 3, in the machining equipment notification device 50 of the embodiment, the determination section 51 and the notification section 52 are provided in the management device HC0.

[0031] The machining equipment notification device 50 of the embodiment performs the control according to the Fig. 4. The determination section 51 performs the determination and processing shown in steps S11 to S13. The notification section 52 performs the determination and processing shown in steps S14 and S15. The elements described in the present specification may be appropriately combined, omitted, or selected. 1-3-1. Provision 51

[0032] The determination section 51 determines whether the blank processing machine WM0 that performs a predetermined blank processing on the blank 90 is a compatible processing machine WT0 that can be remotely controlled by the worker U0. The determination section 51 only needs to be able to determine whether the blank processing machine WM0 is a compatible processing machine WT0, and can take various forms.

[0033] For example, a case may arise where remote control or remote operation by worker U0 of the board processing machine WM0 is not possible if its manufacturing date is before a specified date. Furthermore, the remote control function itself may be deactivated, for example, if the board processing machine WM0 could be remotely controlled by worker U0. The board processing machine WM0 detects its own function and detects whether remote control of the board processing machine WM0 by worker U0 is possible (including whether the remote control function is enabled).Then, the determination section 51 communicates with the board processing machine WM0 to obtain processing machine information indicating whether the board processing machine WM0 is a compatible processing machine WT0, and can determine whether the board processing machine WM0 is a compatible processing machine WT0 based on the obtained processing machine information (step S12 and step S13 shown in FIG. Fig. 4).

[0034] The determination section 51 can acquire the machining equipment information at any time. However, for example, when an abnormality occurs in the blank machining equipment WM0 and the worker U0 performs the handling work remotely, it may be difficult to acquire the machining equipment information. Furthermore, even in a case where the machining equipment information can be acquired, a certain amount of time is required to acquire the machining equipment information, and there is a possibility that the handling will be delayed. Here, the determination section 51 may acquire the machining equipment information at least at a time when the machining equipment notification device 50 is activated and a time when the blank machining equipment WM0 is activated (step S11 and step S12).Activating the machining center signaling device 50 and the blank machining center WM0 also includes reactivation.

[0035] As a result, the determination section 51 can determine whether the board processing machine WM0 is compatible with the processing machine WT0 before remote control of the board processing machine WM0 is required. In addition, the determination section 51 can handle the setting change (the change of enabling or disabling the remote control operation) of the remote control operation that occurs after the processing machine notification device 50 is activated by receiving the processing machine information at the time of activation, including reactivation, of the board processing machine WM0.

[0036] The worker U0 can perform various remote control operations on the blank processing machine WM0. For example, the remote control operation for the blank processing machine WM0 includes a handling operation for handling an abnormality that has occurred in the blank processing machine WM0, a maintenance operation for the blank processing machine WM0, and / or a preparation operation for the blank processing machine WM0.

[0037] For example, if a temporary abnormality occurs in the board processing equipment WM0, the worker U0 can correct the abnormality and restart production. In a case where an image processing result of an image obtained by imaging the component 91 held by the holding member 30 with the part camera 14 is abnormal, the worker U0 can edit the shape data of the component 91. Furthermore, if a printing error is detected by the printing inspection equipment WM2, the worker U0 can adjust the control parameters of the printer WM1, such as the pressure and printing speed of the solder. These operations are included in the handling work for handling the abnormality that occurred in the board processing equipment WM0.

[0038] For example, to perform maintenance on the holding member 30, the worker U0 can instruct the replacement of the holding member 30 using the mounting head 20. To perform maintenance on a mask of the printer WM1, the worker U0 can instruct the printer WM1 to automatically clean the mask. These operations are included in the maintenance work of the board processing machine WM0. To change the settings of the board processing machine WM0, the worker U0 can also instruct an automated guided vehicle to transport components such as the component 91 and the solder. These operations are included in the preparatory work for the board processing machine WM0.

[0039] The handling work, maintenance work, and preparatory work may include various tasks and are not limited to the tasks described above. Furthermore, depending on the nature of the work described above, changing the compatible machining center WT0 is not required. It only needs to be a blank machining center WM0 that can be remotely controlled by the worker U0. 1-3-2. Reporting section 52

[0040] If the determination section 51 determines that the board processing equipment WM0 is a compatible processing equipment WT0, the reporting section 52 reports the compatible processing equipment WT0 to the worker U0 (step S14 and step S15 are shown in Fig. 4). The reporting section 52 only needs to be able to report the compatible processing facility WT0 to the worker U0, and it can take various forms. The reporting section 52 is always able to perform notification of the compatible processing facility WT0. For example, if there is a request such as a notification request, the reporting section 52 can make a report of the compatible processing facility WT0.

[0041] For example, the reporting section 52 can send a message regarding the compatible processing equipment WT0 to a mobile terminal MD0 and / or a compatible processing equipment WT0 carried by worker U0. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the worker U0 of the embodiment carries the mobile terminal MD0 capable of wirelessly communicating with a device of a manufacturing facility. Examples of the mobile terminal MD0 include a tablet computer, a wristwatch terminal, and the like. In this case, the notification section 52 can submit a notification regarding the compatible machining equipment WT0 at least on the mobile terminal MD0. Accordingly, the notification section 52 can directly notify the compatible machining equipment WT0 to the worker U0.

[0042] In addition, there is a case where the remote control operation of the board processing machine WM0 can be performed by a specified worker U1 who is the specified worker U0. For example, the worker U0 with a predetermined technical level, the worker U0 who has completed predetermined work training, and the like are represented by the specified worker U1. As described above, if the remote control of the board processing machine WM0 can be performed by the specified worker U1, it is not necessary to report the compatible processing machine WT0 to the general worker U2 who is a worker U0 other than the specified worker U1.

[0043] Here, if the remote control of the board processing machine WM0 can be performed by a designated worker U1, the reporting section 52 can submit a report regarding the compatible processing machine WT0 on the mobile terminal MD0 carried by the designated worker U1. Accordingly, the reporting section 52 can report the compatible processing machine WT0 directly to the designated worker U1, who must be notified accordingly. Fig. 1, for the sake of clarity, the mobile terminal MD0 carried by a specified worker U1 is represented by a specified mobile terminal MD1, and the mobile terminal MD0 carried by a general worker U2 is represented by a general mobile terminal MD2.

[0044] Furthermore, the remote control operation of the board processing machine WM0 can be carried out in at least one specific production line WS0 among the multiple production lines WL0 in which the board processing machine WM0 is provided. For example, the Fig. The manufacturing facility shown in Figure 1 has two production lines WL0, i.e., the first production line WL1 and the second production line WL2. For example, assume that the component placer WM3 of the first production line WL1 is a compatible machining center WT0, and the first production line WL1 is a specific production line WS0. In this case, it is not necessary to report the compatible machining center WT0 to the worker U0 responsible for the second production line WL2.

[0045] Here, if remote control of the blank processing machine WM0 in a specific production line WS0 is feasible, the reporting section 52 can submit a report about the compatible processing machine WT0 on the mobile terminal MD0 carried by the worker U0 in charge of the specific production line WS0. Accordingly, the reporting section 52 can report the compatible processing machine WT0 directly to the worker U0 in charge of the specific production line WS0 who needs to be notified.

[0046] The notification section 52 can notify the compatible processing equipment WT0 such that the worker U0 can perceive the compatible processing equipment visually, aurally, and / or tactilely. For example, the notification section 52 can notify the compatible processing equipment WT0 on at least one display screen DP0 among the display devices of the mobile terminal MD0 and the processing equipment WM0 (e.g., display device 17 of the component mounter WM3) carried by the worker U0. The notification section 52 can also send an audible notification to the compatible processing equipment WT0. Furthermore, the notification section 52 can also vibrate the mobile terminal MD0 carried by the worker U0 to notify a change in the compatible processing equipment WT0 that accompanies a change in the remote control mode setting (a change in the activation or deactivation of the remote mode).

[0047] For example, the notification section 52 may notify a compatible machining center WT0 by means of character information (e.g., identification information (module number) enabling identification of the compatible machining center WT0, identification information (production line number) enabling identification of the production line WL0, or the like) on the display screen DP0. In addition, the notification section 52 may also display a compatible machining center WT0 with a predetermined symbol IN1 on the display screen DP0, which simulates and displays the production line WL0 in which the blank machining center WM0 is provided. As shown in Fig. 5, for example, an image that shows the Fig. 1 shown production line WL0 (e.g. first production line WL1) is simulated, displayed on a part (e.g. a lower part) of the display screen DP0 of the mobile terminal MD0, which is carried by the worker U0. In the production line WL0, at least one blank processing machine WM0 (in Fig. 5 four circuit board processing systems WM0 as print inspection system WM2, component placement system WM3, reflow oven WM4 and visual inspection system WM5).

[0048] On an upper part of at least one blank processing machine WM0 from the four blank processing machines WM0 (in Fig. 5 a component mounter WM3, which is a compatible processing machine WT0), for example, the symbol IN1 is affixed, simulating a conical object in which a red main body section, as used on a construction site, is marked with a white line. This allows the worker U0 to easily identify the compatible processing machine WT0 among several (four) board processing machines WM0. In addition, the symbol IN2, in which a white X is affixed to a red round plate, is displayed on at least one of the other board processing machines WM0 of the four board processing machines WM0 (in Fig. 5 a print inspection system WM2).

[0049] In addition, the symbol IN3, which shows a black exclamation mark on a yellow triangle, is displayed on at least one of the other WM0 blank processing machines of the four WM0 blank processing machines (in Fig. 5 Reflow Oven WM4). In addition, the symbol IN4, which shows a white exclamation mark on a black circle, is displayed on at least one of the other WM0 PCB processing machines (in Fig. 5 visual inspection machine WM5). Symbols IN2 to IN4 indicate the production status of the printed circuit board product 900 in the printed circuit board processing machine WM0 (e.g., the printed circuit board processing machine WM0 represents a bottleneck that reduces the productivity of the production line WL0).

[0050] The reporting section 52 can also display task information indicating the work that the worker U0 is to perform on the display screen DP0, which simulates and displays the production line WL0 in which the board processing equipment WM0 is provided. Then, the reporting section 52 can also display a specific work TK1 performed by the worker U0 who remotely operates a compatible processing equipment WT0 in the task information in such a way that it is distinguishable from other work. As shown in Fig. 5, for example, task information is displayed on a part (for example, an upper part) of the display screen DP0 of the mobile terminal MD0 carried by the worker U0.

[0051] For example, the task information includes information related to the production line WL0 (identification information (production line number) enabling identification of the production line WL0, and the like). In Fig. For clarity, the first production line WL1 and the second production line WL2 are shown in Figure 5. Furthermore, the task information includes information related to the blank processing machine WM0 (identification information (module number) that enables identification of the compatible processing machine WT0, and the like). Fig. For better illustration, Figure 5 shows the printer WM1, the print inspection system WM2, the component placement machine WM3, the reflow oven WM4 and the visual inspection system WM5.

[0052] Furthermore, the task information includes information regarding an execution time of the task (a start time, a completion time, and the like of the task). In Fig. 5, the start time T1 to the start time T7 are shown for clarity. For example, for a task whose start time has passed, the start time is highlighted to alert worker U0. Furthermore, the task information includes information about the work content (the content regarding abnormalities (error code, error message), and the like that have occurred in the board processing machine WM0). Fig. For clarity, the contents of anomalies E1 to E7 are shown in Figure 5. Furthermore, the symbols IN1 to IN4 described above are attached to the task information.

[0053] The reporting section 52 only needs to be able to indicate a specific work TK1 in such a way that it is distinguishable from other work, and this can take various forms. For example, in the Fig. 5, the specific work TK1 is displayed larger than other works. Accordingly, the worker U0 can easily recognize the specific work TK1 among multiple tasks. The notification section 52 can also distinguish a display color (at least a character color and a background color) of the specific work TK1 from that of other works. In addition, the notification section 52 can also flash the specific work TK1.

[0054] The specific work TK1 includes various works that can be performed remotely by the worker U0, and there is no particular limitation in this regard. For example, the specific work TK1 includes at least one of the following works: a handling work for handling an abnormality that has occurred in the board processing equipment WM0, a maintenance work for the board processing equipment WM0, and a preparation work for the board processing equipment WM0. The specific work TK1 of the embodiment is one of the handling work for handling an abnormality that has occurred in the board processing equipment WM0, and / or the maintenance work of the board processing equipment WM0, and / or the preparation work for the board processing equipment WM0.

[0055] When the number of tasks in the task information exceeds a predetermined number, the notification section 52 may set an area in which the image simulating the production line WL0 is displayed to be smaller than Fig. 5 (the number of tasks is within the specified number) and the area in which the task information is displayed is larger than in Fig. 5. In addition, the reporting section 52 may display a display screen similar to that shown in Fig. 5 on the display device (for example, the display device 17 of the component mounter WM3) of the board processing system WM0. 2. Processing facility reporting procedure

[0056] The subject matter already described for the machining equipment reporting device 50 can be similarly applied to a machining equipment reporting method. Specifically, the machining equipment reporting method includes a determination step and a notification step. The determination step corresponds to the control process performed by the determination section 51. The notification step corresponds to the control process performed by the notification section 52. 3. Example of effects of the embodiment

[0057] According to the machining equipment notification device 50, it is possible to notify the remotely operable machining equipment WM0 to the worker U0. This allows the worker U0 to easily confirm the remotely operable machining equipment WM0, and a decrease in work efficiency can be suppressed. The above description of the machining equipment notification device 50 can be similarly applied to the machining equipment notification method. List of reference symbols

[0058] 50: Processing plant reporting device, 51: Determination section, 52: Reporting section, 90: Board, U0: worker, U1: specified worker, MD0: mobile device, DP0: screen, IN1: symbol, TK1: specific work, WM0: PCB processing machine, WT0: compatible processing machine, WL0: production line, WS0: specific production line. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] JP-A-2017-143167

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Claims

[1] A processing plant signalling device, comprising: a determination section configured to determine whether a board processing system configured to perform a predetermined board processing on a board is a compatible processing system that can be remotely controlled by a worker; and a reporting section configured to report the compatible machining equipment to the worker when the determining section determines that the blank machining equipment is the compatible machining equipment. [2] The machining equipment notification device according to claim 1, wherein the determination section communicates with the board machining equipment to acquire machining equipment information indicating whether the board machining equipment is the compatible machining equipment, and determines whether the board machining equipment is the compatible machining equipment based on the acquired machining equipment information. [3] The machining equipment notification device according to claim 2, wherein the determination section acquires the machining equipment information at a time when the machining equipment notification device is activated and / or at a time when the board machining equipment is activated. [4] The machining equipment notification device according to claim 1, wherein the notification section notifies the compatible machining equipment in a mobile terminal and / or the compatible machining equipment carried by the worker. [5] The machining equipment notification device according to claim 4, wherein the remote control of the machining equipment is executable by a specified worker who is the worker who has been specified, and the notification section notifies the compatible machining equipment on the mobile terminal carried by the specified worker. [6] The machining equipment notification device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the remote control of the board machining equipment is executable in at least one specific production line among a plurality of production lines in which the board machining equipment is provided, and the notification section notifies the compatible machining equipment on the mobile terminal carried by the worker in charge of the specific production line. [7] The machining equipment notification device according to claim 1, wherein the notification section notifies the compatible machining equipment in such a way that the compatible machining equipment is visually and / or audibly and / or tactilely recognizable to the worker. [8] The machining equipment notification device according to claim 7, wherein the notification section displays the compatible machining equipment with a predetermined icon on a display screen simulating and displaying a production line in which the board machining equipment is provided. [9] The machining equipment notification device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the notification section displays task information indicating the work to be performed by the worker on a display unit simulating and displaying a production line in which the board machining equipment is provided, and displays, in the task information, a specific work performed by the worker by remotely controlling the compatible machining equipment in such a way as to be distinguishable from other works. [10] The machining equipment notification device according to claim 9, wherein the specific work is a handling work for handling an abnormality that has occurred in the board machining equipment, and / or a maintenance work for the board machining equipment, and / or a preparation work for the board machining equipment. [11] A processing plant notification procedure which includes: a determining step for determining whether a blank processing system configured to perform a predetermined blank processing on a blank is a compatible processing system that can be remotely controlled by a worker; and a notification step for notifying the compatible machining facility to the worker when the blank machining facility is determined as the compatible machining facility in the determination step.

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