Recorder, information management method, and information management program

Abstract

To enable efficient configuration of settings related to processing functions of a recorder.SOLUTION: A recorder 10 disclosed herein is configured to store settings of processing functions to be executed using measurement data collected by a measurement device 20, generate a flow diagram showing a relationship between multiple processing functions on the basis of the stored settings of the processing functions, and control display of the generated flow diagram.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a recorder, an information management method, and an information management program. [Background technology]

[0002] In plants, paperless recorders (sometimes referred to as "recorders") are used that measure and record temperature, voltage, and other measurement data, and also have a screen display function. A user of the recorder sets up the processing functions, such as measurement, calculation, recording, and communication functions, on the recorder's screen. At this time, the user sets up the recorder according to the user's needs, as the recorder settings are categorized by processing function items. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-169875 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, with the above technology, it is difficult to efficiently set the settings related to the processing functions of the recorder. For example, with the above technology, when it is desired to operate the recorder in conjunction with certain functions, it is difficult to understand which settings are linked, and it may not be possible to set the functions according to the user's needs.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above, and has an object to efficiently perform settings related to the processing functions of a recorder. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention provides a recorder comprising a memory unit that stores settings for a plurality of processing functions to be executed using measurement data collected by a measuring instrument, a generation unit that generates a flow diagram showing the relationships between the plurality of processing functions based on the stored settings for the plurality of processing functions, and a display unit that controls the display of the generated flow diagram.

[0007] The present invention also provides an information management method for executing processing, in which a recorder stores settings related to a plurality of processing functions to be executed using measurement data collected by a measuring instrument, generates a flow diagram showing the relationships between the plurality of processing functions based on the stored settings, and controls the display of the generated flow diagram.

[0008] The present invention also provides an information management program that causes a recorder to execute processing by storing settings related to a plurality of processing functions to be executed using measurement data collected by a measuring instrument, generating a flow chart showing the relationships between the plurality of processing functions based on the stored settings, and controlling the display of the generated flow chart. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently perform settings relating to the processing functions of the recorder. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example and a processing example of an information management system according to an embodiment; [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 1 of an information management system according to a reference technique. [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 2 of an information management system according to the reference technology. [Figure 4] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of each device in an information management system according to an embodiment; [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a measurement data storage unit of the recorder according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a setting data storage unit of the recorder according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flow diagram data storage unit of the recorder according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a specific example 1 of a display screen of the recorder according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a second specific example of a display screen of the recorder according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example 3 of a display screen of the recorder according to the embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example 4 of a display screen of the recorder according to the embodiment. [Figure 12] 1 is a flowchart showing an example of an overall process flow of an information management system according to an embodiment. [Figure 13] 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a measurement data management process in the information management system according to the embodiment. [Figure 14] 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a setting data management process in the information management system according to the embodiment. [Figure 15] 1 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a flow diagram data management process of the information management system according to the embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, a recorder, an information management method, and an information management program according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described below.

[0012] [Embodiment] The configuration and processing of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment, the configuration and processing of each device of the information management system 100, and the processing flow of the information management system 100 will be described below in order, and finally, the effects of the embodiment will be described.

[0013] 1. Configuration and Processing of Information Management System 100 The configuration and processing of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment will be described in detail with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration and processing of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment. Below, an example of the configuration of the entire information management system 100 and an example of the processing of the entire information management system 100 will be described in order, and finally, the effects of the information management system 100 will be described. Note that in the embodiment, factory production remote monitoring using plant equipment, which is a device installed in a plant, will be described as an example, but the device and field of use are not limited, and the invention can also be applied to environmental measurement remote monitoring such as power monitors, wind power generation, water and sewage monitors, and river monitors.

[0014] (1-1. Example of the overall configuration of the information management system 100) An example of the overall configuration of an information management system 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 1. The information management system 100 has a recorder 10 and a measuring device 20. Here, the recorder 10 and the measuring device 20 are connected to each other via a predetermined communication network (not shown) so as to be able to communicate with each other by wire or wirelessly. Note that the predetermined communication network can be any of various communication networks such as the Internet or a dedicated line.

[0015] (1-1-1. Recorder 10) Recorder 10 is a paperless recorder that is installed at a plant site and used by an operator O. Note that the information management system 100 shown in Fig. 1 may include multiple recorders 10. Furthermore, recorder 10 may be realized in a cloud environment, an on-premise environment, an edge environment, or the like.

[0016] (1-1-2. Measuring equipment 20) The measuring device 20 is a plant device that constitutes a plant. In the example of Fig. 1, the measuring device 20 is realized by a sensor device that acquires measurement data in the plant.

[0017] (1-2. Example of overall processing of information management system 100) An example of the overall processing of the information management system 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Note that the processing of steps S1 to S7 below may be executed in a different order. Also, some of the processing of steps S1 to S7 below may be omitted.

[0018] (1-2-1. Measurement data transmission process) First, the measuring device 20 transmits measurement data to the recorder 10 (step S1). For example, the measuring device 20 transmits sensor data such as temperature data, pressure data, and flow rate data to the recorder 10 as measurement data that is a measurement value of the measuring device 20.

[0019] (1-2-2. Measurement data display processing) Secondly, the recorder 10 displays the measurement data on the monitor screen (step S2). For example, the recorder 10 displays sensor data such as temperature data, pressure data, and flow rate data on the monitor screen as the measurement data acquired from the measuring device 20. Furthermore, if a recording function for recording the measurement data is set, the recorder 10 stores the acquired measurement data.

[0020] (1-2-3. Setting input processing) Third, the operator O inputs settings to the recorder 10 (step S3). For example, the operator O operates an input screen displayed on the monitor screen of the recorder 10 to perform settings related to processing functions such as a measurement function, a calculation function, a recording function, a communication function, a screen display function, an alarm output function, and an event action function for each measuring device 20.

[0021] (1-2-4. Setting data saving process) Fourth, the recorder 10 saves the setting data (step S4). For example, the recorder 10 saves the settings related to the processing functions, such as the measurement function, the calculation function, the recording function, the communication function, the screen display function, the alarm output function, and the event action function, input by the operator O, as setting data for each measuring device 20.

[0022] (1-2-5. Flowchart request processing) Fifth, the operator O requests a flow diagram from the recorder 10 (step S5). For example, the operator O operates an input screen displayed on the monitor screen of the recorder 10 to request the display of a flow diagram of the processing function of the measuring device 20 that the operator O wishes to view.

[0023] Here, a flow diagram is a drawing showing the relationships between processing functions, and for example, uses block diagrams and arrows to show the execution order, hierarchical structure, etc. of processing functions such as configured measurement functions, calculation functions, recording functions, communication functions, display functions, alarm functions, and event action functions.

[0024] (1-2-6. Flow diagram data generation process) Sixth, the recorder 10 generates flow diagram data (step S6). For example, when the recorder 10 receives a request for a flow diagram from the operator O, the recorder 10 refers to the saved setting data, generates setting items that are block diagrams (appropriately referred to as "function blocks") showing processing functions, and generates the flow diagram data requested by the operator O by connecting the setting items using arrows showing the flow of the processing functions. The recorder 10 also saves the generated flow diagram data for each measuring device 20.

[0025] (1-2-7. Flowchart display process) Seventh, recorder 10 displays the flow diagram on the monitor screen (step S7). For example, recorder 10 displays the flow diagram data generated in response to a request from operator O on the monitor screen of recorder 10.

[0026] (1-3. Effects of the Information Management System 100) In the following, an overview and problems of an information management system 100P according to the reference technology will be described, and then the effects of the information management system 100 will be described.

[0027] (1-3-1. Overview of Information Management System 100P) An overview of an information management system 100P according to the reference technology will be described with reference to Figures 2 and 3. When an operator O uses a recorder 10P of the information management system 100P, the operator O sets the measurement function, calculation function, recording function, communication function, etc. on the monitor screen of the recorder 10P. Since the setting contents are categorized by each processing function, the operator O sets the functions according to his / her needs.

[0028] The recorder 10P has the functions of measuring, recording, and controlling analog input / output data and digital input / output data ("I / O data" as appropriate). Furthermore, the recorder 10P has a screen display function, and is capable of displaying the measured I / O data on a monitor screen. Furthermore, the recorder 10P can execute an alarm output function set by an operator O at a threshold value of his / her choice, and an event action function that performs an operation of the operator O's choice. To use the above processing functions, the recorder 10P must be configured in advance, and the operator O configures the settings on the monitor screen of the recorder 10P.

[0029] The settings of the processing functions and the setting screen in the information management system 100P according to the reference technology will be described with reference to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the information management system 100P according to the reference technology. Fig. 2(1) and Fig. 3(1) are diagrams showing how an operator O wants to process I / O data (measurement data) measured by a measuring device 20 using the functions of the recorder 10P. Fig. 2(2) and Fig. 3(2) are setting screens of the recorder 10P required to realize the processes shown in Fig. 2(1) and Fig. 3(1), respectively.

[0030] The example in Fig. 2 is a simple process in which an operator O displays measurement data on the monitor screen of a recorder 10P (see Fig. 2(1)). Moreover, the settings required in the example in Fig. 2 are "input channel settings", "screen display settings", and "measurement settings" (see Fig. 2(2)). In other words, when there are few processing functions that use measurement data, it is easy for the operator O to input settings on the setting screen, and setting errors are unlikely to occur.

[0031] The example in Fig. 3 is a complex process in which an operator O calculates measurement data, displays the calculated data on a monitor screen, records it, outputs an alarm when the value of the calculated data exceeds a threshold, and also uses an event action function to cause the recorder 10P to perform any operation desired by the operator O (see Fig. 3(1)). The settings required in the example in Fig. 3 are "input channel settings", "calculation settings", "screen display settings", "measurement settings", "recording settings", and "event action settings" (see Fig. 3(2)).

[0032] (1-3-2. Problems with the Information Management System 100P) The operator O must set each of the various processing functions individually on the setting screen. As in the example of FIG. 3, when it is desired to operate the recorder 10P by linking certain functions with each other, it is difficult to understand which settings are linked, and the operator O may not be able to set the functions according to his / her needs. For example, even if the operator O wants to record certain measurement data, if the "recording setting" is not set, the measurement data will not be recorded. In other words, the information management system 100P according to the reference technology has a problem in that a user such as the operator O may make a mistake in setting the recorder 10P.

[0033] (1-3-3. Overview of Information Management System 100) The information management system 100 according to the embodiment executes the following processes. First, the measuring device 20 transmits measurement data to the recorder 10. Second, the recorder 10 displays the measurement data on a monitor screen. Third, the operator O inputs settings to the recorder 10. Fourth, the recorder 10 saves the setting data. Fifth, the operator O requests a flow diagram from the recorder 10. Sixth, the recorder 10 generates flow diagram data. Seventh, the recorder 10 displays the flow diagram on a monitor screen.

[0034] (1-3-4. Effects of the Information Management System 100) As described above, the information management system 100 allows the operator O to check the flow chart and reduce setting errors by displaying the settings made by the operator O on the monitor screen of the recorder 10 as a flow chart. In other words, the information management system 100 allows the efficient setting of the processing functions of the recorder 10.

[0035] 2. Configuration and Processing of Each Device in the Information Management System 100 The configuration and processing of each device included in the information management system 100 shown in Fig. 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of each device of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment. Below, an example of the overall configuration of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment will be described, and then an example of the configuration and processing of the recorder 10 and an example of the configuration and processing of the measuring device 20 according to the embodiment will be described in detail.

[0036] (2-1. Example of the overall configuration of the information management system 100) An example of the overall configuration of the information management system 100 shown in Fig. 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. As shown in Fig. 4, the information management system 100 has a recorder 10 and a measuring device 20. The recorder 10 is communicatively connected to the measuring device 20 via a communication network N realized by the Internet, a dedicated line, or the like. The recorder 10 is installed in a plant, but may also be installed in a cloud environment, an on-premise environment, an edge environment, or the like. The measuring device 20 is installed in the plant.

[0037] (2-2. Example of configuration and processing of recorder 10) An example of the configuration and processing of recorder 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Recorder 10 has input section 11, output section 12, communication section 13, storage section 14, and control section 15. An example of the configuration and processing of recorder 10 will be described below, but measuring device 20 can also execute similar processing. In other words, information management system 100 can be realized with measuring device 20 alone.

[0038] (2-2-1. Input section 11) The input unit 11 is responsible for inputting various types of information to the recorder 10. For example, the input unit 11 is realized by a mouse, a keyboard, etc., and accepts input of various types of information to the recorder 10.

[0039] (2-2-2. Output section 12) The output unit 12 is responsible for outputting various types of information from the recorder 10. For example, the output unit 12 is realized by a display or the like, and displays the various types of information stored in the recorder 10.

[0040] (2-2-3. Communications Department 13) The communication unit 13 manages data communication with other devices. For example, the communication unit 13 performs data communication with each communication device via a router, etc. The communication unit 13 can also perform data communication with an operator's terminal (not shown).

[0041] (2-2-4. Storage section 14) The storage unit 14 stores various information referenced when the control unit 15 operates and various information acquired when the control unit 15 operates. The storage unit 14 has a measurement data storage unit 14a, a setting data storage unit 14b, and a flow diagram data storage unit 14c. Here, the storage unit 14 can be realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a random access memory (RAM) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. Note that, in the example of FIG. 4, the storage unit 14 is installed inside the recorder 10, but it may be installed outside the recorder 10, or multiple storage units may be installed.

[0042] (2-2-4-1. Measurement data storage unit 14a) The measurement data storage unit 14a stores the measurement data. For example, the measurement data storage unit 14a stores the measurement data acquired by an acquisition unit 15a of the control unit 15 described later. Here, an example of data stored in the measurement data storage unit 14a will be described with reference to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the measurement data storage unit 14a of the recorder 10 according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 5, the measurement data storage unit 14a has items such as "measurement device" and "measurement data".

[0043] "Measurement device" refers to identification information for identifying the measurement device 20 to be monitored, such as an identification number or identification symbol of a sensor device that is a field device. "Measurement data" refers to measurement data measured by the measurement device 20, such as sensor data such as temperature data, pressure data, and flow rate data acquired by the acquisition unit 15a.

[0044] That is, Figure 5 shows an example in which, for a measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001," the measurement data are "measurement data MD001-M1," "measurement data MD001-M2," "measurement data MD001-M3," ... stored in the measurement data memory unit 14a.

[0045] (2-2-4-2. Setting data storage unit 14b) The setting data storage unit 14b stores setting data. For example, the setting data storage unit 14b stores setting data input by the operator O via a setting screen and accepted by an accepting unit 15b of the control unit 15, which will be described later.

[0046] The setting data storage unit 14b stores settings related to a plurality of processing functions executed using the measurement data collected by the measuring device 20. For example, the setting data storage unit 14b stores settings including input processing, at least one operation executed by the recorder 10 using the measurement data, and output processing as settings related to the plurality of processing functions. In addition, the setting data storage unit 14b stores settings related to at least one of a measurement function, a calculation function, a recording function, a communication function, a screen display function, an alarm output function, and an event action function as settings related to the plurality of processing functions for each measuring device.

[0047] An example of data stored in the setting data storage unit 14b will now be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the setting data storage unit 14b of the recorder 10 according to the embodiment. In the example of Fig. 6, the setting data storage unit 14b has items such as "measuring instrument" and "setting data".

[0048] "Measuring device" indicates identification information for identifying the measuring device 20 to be monitored, such as an identification number or identification symbol of a sensor device that is a field device. "Setting data" is settings related to processing functions set for each measuring device 20, such as a measurement function, a calculation function, a recording function, a communication function, a screen display function, an alarm output function, an event action function, and the like, which are accepted by the accepting unit 15b.

[0049] The measurement function is a processing function related to the acquisition process of measurement data. The measurement setting is a setting related to the measurement function, such as the setting of the input channel that sets the measurement data to be acquired, the setting of the measurement conditions (e.g., measurement period, measurement group), etc.

[0050] The calculation function is a processing function related to the calculation processing of measurement data. The calculation setting is a setting related to the calculation function, such as the setting of the calculation channel (e.g., basic calculation operation, calculation formula, alarm, display, calculation constant, variable calculation constant), the setting of logic calculation, etc.

[0051] The recording function is a processing function related to the recording process of measurement data and calculation data. The recording settings are settings related to the recording function, such as settings of recording conditions (e.g., recording mode, recording cycle, file save cycle).

[0052] The communication function is a processing function related to communication processing of measurement data and calculation data. The communication settings are settings related to the communication function, such as settings for communication channels (e.g., span, decimal point, unit, alarm, display, input value correction), settings for Ethernet (registered trademark) communication function, settings for serial communication function, etc.

[0053] The screen display function is a processing function related to the screen display processing of measurement data and calculation data. The screen display setting is a setting related to the screen display function, such as the setting of screen display conditions (e.g., trend update period, display group, message) and the like.

[0054] The alarm output function is a processing function related to alarm output processing based on measurement data and calculation data. The alarm output settings are settings related to the alarm output function, such as the alarm type, alarm value, and hysteresis (e.g., alarm occurrence value, alarm release value).

[0055] The event action function is a processing function related to event action processing based on measurement data and calculation data. The event action setting is a setting related to the event action function, such as setting of an event (e.g., event type, event number, alarm level, event details, operation mode) and setting of an action (e.g., action type, action number, action details).

[0056] That is, Figure 6 shows an example in which, for a measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001," the setting data are "setting data MD001-S1," "setting data MD001-S2," "setting data MD001-S3," ... stored in the setting data storage unit 14b.

[0057] (2-2-4-3. Flow diagram data storage unit 14c) The flow diagram data storage unit 14c stores flow diagram data. For example, the flow diagram data storage unit 14c stores flow diagram data generated by a generating unit 15c of the control unit 15, which will be described later. Here, an example of data stored in the flow diagram data storage unit 14c will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the flow diagram data storage unit 14c of the recorder 10 according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 7, the flow diagram data storage unit 14c has items such as "measuring device," "setting item," and "flow diagram data."

[0058] "Measuring device" refers to identification information for identifying the measuring device 20 to be monitored, such as an identification number or identification symbol of a sensor device that is a field device. "Setting item" refers to image data of functional blocks that are block diagrams showing processing functions, such as image data displaying the names of processing functions, such as "digital input," "digital output," "alarm output," "screen display," "recording," and "event action." "Flow diagram data" refers to image data generated by connecting functional blocks with arrows that indicate the flow of processing functions, such as image data showing the path of processing functions, such as "digital input" → "alarm output" → "digital output."

[0059] That is, FIG. 7 shows an example in which, for a measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001," setting items {"setting item MD001-A1," "setting item MD001-A2," "setting item MD001-A3"} and flow diagram data indicating the relationship between the above setting items is "flow diagram data MD001-FD" are stored in the flow diagram data storage unit 14c.

[0060] (2-2-5. Control unit 15) The control unit 15 is responsible for controlling the entire recorder 10. The control unit 15 has an acquisition unit 15a, a reception unit 15b, a generation unit 15c, and a display unit 15d. Here, the control unit 15 can be realized by, for example, an electronic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0061] (2-2-5-1. Acquisition part 15a) The acquiring unit 15a acquires various kinds of information. The acquiring unit 15a may store the acquired various kinds of information in the storage unit 14. For example, the acquiring unit 15a acquires measurement data collected by the measuring device 20. Here, the measurement data is collected by the measuring device 20 that constitutes the plant. The acquiring unit 15a stores the acquired measurement data in the measurement data storage unit 14a.

[0062] To explain a specific example, the acquisition unit 15a acquires "measurement data MD001-M1," "measurement data MD001-M2," "measurement data MD001-M3," ... as measurement data periodically transmitted by the measurement device 20 identified by "measurement device MD001," and stores them in the measurement data memory unit 14a for each measurement device 20 identified by "measurement device MD001."

[0063] (2-2-5-2. Reception section 15b) The reception unit 15b acquires various kinds of information. The reception unit 15b may store the received various kinds of information in the storage unit 14. The setting input reception process and the flow diagram request reception process will be described below.

[0064] (Settings input reception process) The reception unit 15b executes a setting input reception process. For example, the reception unit 15b receives settings related to a plurality of processing functions executed using the measurement data for each measurement device 20 that collects the measurement data. At this time, the reception unit 15b receives settings related to a series of processes in which the measurement data is input to the recorder 10, at least one operation is executed, and data output is executed. The reception unit 15b also receives settings related to at least one of a measurement function, a calculation function, a recording function, a communication function, a screen display function, an alarm output function, and an event action function for each measurement device 20. The reception unit 15b stores the received settings in the setting data storage unit 14b.

[0065] To explain a specific example, the reception unit 15b receives the settings of the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001" input by the operator O operating the setting screen displayed on the monitor screen of the recorder 10 for each processing function, such as the measurement function, calculation function, recording function, communication function, screen display function, alarm output function, event action function, etc., and stores the settings data for each processing function in the setting data memory unit 14b as "setting data MD001-S1," "setting data MD001-S2," "setting data MD001-S3," ...

[0066] (Flowchart Request Acceptance Processing) The reception unit 15b executes a flow diagram request reception process. For example, the reception unit 15b generates, for each measurement device 20, a flow diagram showing the relationship between a plurality of processing functions, and receives a request to display the flow diagram.

[0067] To explain a specific example, when the operator O clicks on the “Display Flow Diagram” button on the setting screen displayed on the monitor screen of the recorder 10, the reception unit 15b receives a request to generate and display a flow diagram for the measuring device 20 identified by the “measuring device MD001” for which settings have been input.

[0068] (2-2-5-3. Generation unit 15c) The generating unit 15c generates various information. The generating unit 15c stores the various information in the storage unit 14. The generating unit 15c also acquires the various information stored in the storage unit 14. The setting data reference process, the setting item generation process, and the flow diagram data generation process will be described below.

[0069] (Settings data reference process) The generating unit 15c executes a setting data reference process. For example, when the receiving unit 15b generates a flow diagram and receives a request to display the flow diagram, the generating unit 15c refers to setting data, which is settings related to a plurality of processing functions stored in the setting data storage unit 14b.

[0070] To explain a specific example, when the receiving unit 15b receives a request to generate and display a flow diagram for the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001", the generating unit 15c refers to "setting data MD001-S1", "setting data MD001-S2", "setting data MD001-S3", ... as the setting data for "measuring device MD001" stored in the setting data storage unit 14b.

[0071] (Settings item generation process) The generating unit 15c executes a setting item generating process, for example, the generating unit 15c generates function blocks (setting items) which are a plurality of block diagrams each indicating a plurality of processing functions.

[0072] To explain a specific example, the generation unit 15c refers to "setting data MD001-S1," "setting data MD001-S2," "setting data MD001-S3," ... as setting data for "measuring device MD001," obtains image data displaying the names of processing functions such as "setting item MD001-A1," "setting item MD001-A2," "setting item MD001-A3," etc., corresponding to each processing function, and generates them as setting items.

[0073] (Flow diagram data generation process) The generating unit 15c executes a flow diagram data generating process. For example, the generating unit 15c generates a flow diagram showing the relationship between a plurality of processing functions based on the settings related to the plurality of processing functions stored. The generating unit 15c also generates a flow diagram showing the flow of a series of processes in which measurement data is input to the recorder 10, at least one operation is executed, and data output is executed, using the settings related to the plurality of processing functions stored in the setting data storage unit 14b. At this time, the generating unit 15c generates the flow diagram data by connecting the function blocks (setting items) of the plurality of block diagrams with arrows showing the flow of the processing functions.

[0074] To explain a specific example, the generation unit 15c generates "flow diagram data MD001-FD," which is image data in which setting items such as "setting item MD001-A1," "setting item MD001-A2," and "setting item MD001-A3," which correspond to each processing function, are connected using arrows indicating the flow of the processing functions.

[0075] (2-2-5-4.Display section 15d) The display unit 15d controls the display of various information. The display unit 15d acquires various information stored in the storage unit 14. The following describes the measurement data display process, the flow diagram display process, the flow diagram highlight display process, the flow diagram and setting screen display process, and the flow diagram and setting screen transition process.

[0076] (Measurement data display processing) The display unit 15d executes a measurement data display process. For example, the display unit 15d causes the output unit 12 to display the measurement data collected by the measurement device 20.

[0077] To explain a specific example, the display unit 15d acquires "measurement data MD001-M1," "measurement data MD001-M2," "measurement data MD001-M3," ... from the measurement data memory unit 14a as measurement data periodically transmitted by the measuring device 20 identified by "measurement device MD001," and displays them as a time series graph on the output unit 12, which is the monitor screen of the recorder 10, for each measuring device 20 identified by "measurement device MD001."

[0078] (Flow chart display process) The display unit 15d executes a flow diagram display process. For example, the display unit 15d controls the display of the generated flow diagram. At this time, the display unit 15d causes the output unit 12 to display the flow diagram, which is generated by the generation unit 15c and shows the relationship between multiple processing functions.

[0079] To explain a specific example, the display unit 15d acquires "flow diagram data MD001-FD" from the flow diagram data storage unit 14c as flow diagram data for the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001" generated by the generation unit 15c, and displays it as a flow diagram screen on the output unit 12, which is the monitor screen of the recorder 10, for each measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001."

[0080] Here, a specific example 1 of a display screen that the display unit 15d causes the output unit 12 to display will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing a specific example 1 of a display screen of the recorder 10 according to the embodiment. Below, a flow diagram screen of the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001" will be described.

[0081] As shown in the example of FIG. 8, the display unit 15d displays on a flow diagram screen a flow diagram showing the relationship of the processing functions set by the operator O for "digital input ch001", which is an input channel of the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001". The flow diagram screen of FIG. 8 displays the processing stages of the measurement data such as "input", "device operation", and "output". In addition, on the flow diagram screen, a flow diagram of "digital input" (input) → "alarm output" (device operation) → "digital output" (output) is displayed for the alarm output function, a flow diagram of "digital input" (input) → "screen display" (device operation) is displayed for the screen display function, a flow diagram of "digital input" (input) → "recording" (device operation) is displayed for the recording function, and a flow diagram of "digital input" (input) → "event action" (device operation) is displayed for the event action function. Furthermore, on the flow diagram screen of FIG. 8, a flow diagram of "event action" (device operation) is displayed as a detailed setting of the action "start recording" when the event "rising edge" occurs, and an action "stop recording" when the event "falling edge" occurs. The operator O can switch the input channel of the measuring device 20 and view the flow diagram screen of another measuring device 20 by clicking on a triangular shape displayed at the top of the flow diagram screen.

[0082] (Flow diagram highlight display processing) The display unit 15d executes a flow diagram highlight display process. For example, the display unit 15d displays the flow diagram generated by the generation unit 15c on the output unit 12 by highlighting a block diagram showing the executed processing function and an arrow showing the flow of the executed processing function.

[0083] To explain a specific example, the display unit 15d acquires "flow diagram data MD001-FD" from the flow diagram data storage unit 14c as flow diagram data for the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001" generated by the generation unit 15c, and displays it as a flow diagram screen on the output unit 12, which is the monitor screen of the recorder 10, for each measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001". The display unit 15d also displays it as a flow diagram screen on the output unit 12, which is the monitor screen of the recorder 10, so that the setting items "setting item MD001-A1", "setting item MD001-A2", and "setting item MD001-A3", which are functional blocks corresponding to the processing functions being executed in real time, and the arrows connecting each setting item are highlighted in blue.

[0084] Here, specific example 2 of the display screen that display unit 15d causes output unit 12 to display will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 is a diagram showing specific example 2 of the display screen of recorder 10 according to the embodiment. Below, a flow diagram screen of measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001" will be described.

[0085] As shown in the example of FIG. 9, the display unit 15d displays on the flow diagram screen a flow diagram showing the relationship of the processing functions set by the operator O for "digital input ch001", which is an input channel of the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001". At this time, the display unit 15d displays on the flow diagram screen a flow diagram in which the functional blocks corresponding to the processing being executed in real time and the arrows connecting the functional blocks are highlighted (see the bold characters and thick lines in FIG. 9). On the flow diagram screen of FIG. 9, a flow diagram is displayed in which the functional block "digital input" (input) is highlighted in blue for the measurement function, the functional block "screen display" (device operation) is highlighted in blue for the screen display function, the functional block "recording" (device operation) is highlighted in blue for the recording function, and the functional blocks "event action" (device operation) and "record start" are highlighted in blue for the event action function. Also, on the flow diagram screen of FIG. 9, a flow diagram is displayed in which the arrows connecting the highlighted functional blocks are highlighted in blue in the same manner.

[0086] (Flowchart / Settings screen display process) The display unit 15d executes a flow diagram / setting screen display process. For example, the display unit 15d displays a setting screen that allows input of settings related to a plurality of processing functions together with a screen that displays the flow diagram, thereby causing the output unit 12 to display the flow diagram generated by the generation unit 15c.

[0087] To explain a specific example, the display unit 15d acquires "flow diagram data MD001-FD" from the flow diagram data storage unit 14c as flow diagram data for the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001" generated by the generation unit 15c, and displays it as a flow diagram screen on the output unit 12, which is the monitor screen of the recorder 10, for each measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001". At the same time, the display unit 15d acquires "setting data MD001-S1", "setting data MD001-S2", "setting data MD001-S3", ... from the setting data storage unit 14b as setting data for the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001", and displays setting screens that enable setting of each setting data as setting screens on the output unit 12, which is the monitor screen of the recorder 10.

[0088] Here, a specific example 3 of the display screen that the display unit 15d displays on the output unit 12 will be described with reference to Fig. 10. Fig. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example 3 of the display screen of the recorder 10 according to the embodiment. In the following, a display screen including two screens, a flow diagram screen of the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001" and a setting screen, will be described.

[0089] As shown in the example of FIG. 10, the display unit 15d displays, on a flow diagram screen, a flow diagram showing the relationship of processing functions set by the operator O for "digital input ch001", which is an input channel of the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001" (see FIG. 10 "screen 1"). At this time, the display unit 15d displays, for "digital input ch001", a setting screen that allows the operator O to set processing functions (see FIG. 10 "screen 2"). On the setting screen of FIG. 10, a setting screen is displayed that displays an "input channel setting" button related to the measurement function, a "calculation setting" button related to the calculation function, a "screen display setting" button related to the screen display function, a "measurement setting" button related to the measurement function, a "recording setting" button related to the recording function, and an "event action setting" button related to the event action function. The operator O can view detailed setting screens (e.g., "input channel setting screen," "calculation setting screen," "screen display setting screen," "measurement setting screen," "recording screen," and "event action setting screen") that enable detailed setting of each processing function by clicking a button indicating each processing function. The operator O can also view a flow diagram screen that reflects the settings of each processing function that have been input or updated by clicking a "flow diagram display" button on the setting screen.

[0090] (Flowchart / Settings screen transition process) The display unit 15d executes a flow diagram / setting screen transition process. For example, when a predetermined block diagram is selected from among a plurality of block diagrams each showing a plurality of processing functions on a screen displaying a flow diagram, the display unit 15d displays a setting screen that allows input of settings related to the processing function shown by the selected predetermined block diagram, thereby causing the output unit 12 to display the flow diagram generated by the generation unit 15c.

[0091] To explain a specific example, the display unit 15d acquires "flow diagram data MD001-FD" from the flow diagram data storage unit 14c as flow diagram data for the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001" generated by the generation unit 15c, and displays it as a flow diagram screen on the output unit 12, which is the monitor screen of the recorder 10, for each measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001". At this time, when a setting item "setting item MD001-A1", which is a function block corresponding to a processing function, is selected on the flow diagram screen, the display unit 15d acquires "setting data MD001-S1" from the setting data storage unit 14b as setting data corresponding to the "setting item MD001-A1", and displays a detailed setting screen that enables detailed setting of the "setting data MD001-S1" as a setting screen on the output unit 12, which is the monitor screen of the recorder 10.

[0092] Here, a specific example 4 of the display screen that the display unit 15d displays on the output unit 12 will be described with reference to Fig. 11. Fig. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example 4 of the display screen of the recorder 10 according to the embodiment. Below, a display screen that transitions from a flow diagram screen of the measuring device 20 identified by "measuring device MD001" to a detailed setting screen will be described.

[0093] As shown in the example of FIG. 11, the display unit 15d displays a flow diagram showing the relationship of the processing functions set by the operator O for the "digital input ch001" which is the input channel of the measuring device 20 identified by the "measuring device MD001" on the flow diagram screen (see FIG. 11(1)). At this time, when the operator O clicks the setting item "event action" for the "digital input ch001", the display unit 15d transitionally displays a detailed setting screen "event action setting screen" which allows detailed setting of the event action function (see FIG. 11(2)). On the detailed setting screen of FIG. 11(2), a detailed setting screen is displayed which displays an "event setting" button and an "action setting" button related to detailed setting of the event action function. The operator O can view a flow diagram screen which reflects the detailed setting of each processing function which has been input or updated by clicking the "flow diagram display" button on the detailed setting screen.

[0094] (2-3. Configuration and Processing Examples of Measuring Device 20) An example of the configuration and processing of the measuring device 20 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. The measuring device 20 is a sensor device such as a thermometer, a pressure gauge, or a flow meter.

[0095] The measuring device 20 collects measurement data. For example, the measuring device 20 collects sensor data such as temperature data, pressure data, and flow rate data as the measurement data. Here, the measurement data includes sensor data acquired from each sensor, or calculated data secondarily calculated from the sensor data.

[0096] The measuring device 20 transmits measurement data. For example, the measuring device 20 transmits sensor data such as temperature data, pressure data, and flow rate data to the recorder 10 as the measurement data.

[0097] 3. Processing flow of the information management system 100 The process flow of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 12 to 15. Below, the process flow of the entire information management system 100 will be described, followed by the measurement data management process, the setting data management process, and the flow diagram data management process.

[0098] (3-1. Overall processing of the information management system 100) The overall process flow of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 12. Fig. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the overall process flow of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment. Note that the processes of steps S101 to S103 below can also be executed in a different order. Also, some of the processes of steps S101 to S103 below may be omitted.

[0099] (3-1-1. Measurement data management processing) First, the recorder 10 executes a measurement data management process (step S101). For example, the recorder 10 manages the measurement data collected by the measuring device 20 by executing the processes of steps S301 to S303 described below.

[0100] (3-1-2. Setting data management process) Second, recorder 10 executes a setting data management process (step S102). For example, recorder 10 manages the setting data input by operator O by executing the processes of steps S201 to S203 described below.

[0101] (3-1-3. Flowchart data management process) Third, the recorder 10 executes a flow diagram data management process (step S103). For example, the recorder 10 manages the flow diagram data requested by the operator O by executing the processes of steps S401 to S405 described below.

[0102] (3-2. Measurement data management processing) The flow of the measurement data management process of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 13. Fig. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the measurement data management process of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment. Note that the processes of steps S201 to S203 below can be executed in a different order. Also, some of the processes of steps S201 to S203 below may be omitted.

[0103] (3-2-1. Measurement data acquisition process) First, the recorder 10 executes a measurement data acquisition process (step S201). For example, the recorder 10 acquires the measurement data collected and transmitted by the measuring device 20.

[0104] (3-2-2. Measurement data storage process) Secondly, the recorder 10 executes a measurement data storage process (step S202). For example, the recorder 10 stores the measurement data acquired from the measuring devices 20 for each measuring device 20.

[0105] (3-2-3. Measurement data display processing) Thirdly, the recorder 10 executes a measurement data display process (step S203). For example, the recorder 10 displays the measurement data acquired from the measuring devices 20 on the monitor screen for each measuring device 20.

[0106] (3-3. Setting data management process) The flow of the setting data management process of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 14. Fig. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the setting data management process of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment. Note that the processes of steps S301 to S303 below can also be executed in a different order. Also, some of the processes of steps S301 to S303 below may be omitted.

[0107] (3-3-1. Setting screen display process) First, the recorder 10 executes a setting screen display process (step S301). For example, the recorder 10 displays a setting screen that enables the operator O to set processing functions on the monitor screen.

[0108] (3-3-2. Setting input reception process) Second, the recorder 10 executes a setting input reception process (step S302). For example, the recorder 10 receives settings of processing functions input by the operator O on a setting screen.

[0109] (3-3-3. Setting data saving process) Third, the recorder 10 executes a setting data saving process (step S303). For example, the recorder 10 saves the settings of the processing functions input by the operator O for each measuring device 20 as setting data.

[0110] (3-4. Flowchart data management processing) The flow of the flow diagram data management process of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 15. Fig. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the flow diagram data management process of the information management system 100 according to the embodiment. Note that the processes of steps S401 to S405 below can also be executed in a different order. Also, some of the processes of steps S401 to S405 below may be omitted.

[0111] (3-4-1. Flowchart request acceptance process) First, the recorder 10 executes a flow diagram request receiving process (step S401). For example, the recorder 10 receives a request to generate or display a flow diagram input by the operator O on the setting screen.

[0112] (3-4-2. Setting data reference process) Second, the recorder 10 executes a setting data reference process (step S402). For example, the recorder 10 refers to the setting data of the measuring device 20 requested by the operator O.

[0113] (3-4-3. Setting item generation process) Thirdly, the recorder 10 executes a setting item generation process (step S403). For example, the recorder 10 generates a setting item that is image data of a function block corresponding to a processing function of the measuring device 20.

[0114] (3-4-4. Flow diagram data generation process) Fourth, the recorder 10 executes a flow diagram data generation process (step S404). For example, the recorder 10 generates flow diagram data, which is image data in which setting items are connected by arrows indicating paths of processing functions.

[0115] (3-4-5. Flowchart display process) Fifth, the recorder 10 executes a flow diagram display process (step S405). For example, the recorder 10 displays the generated flow diagram data on a flow diagram screen on a monitor screen.

[0116] 4. Effects of the embodiment Finally, effects of the embodiment will be described below: Effects 1 to 8 corresponding to the processing according to the embodiment will be described below.

[0117] (4-1. Effect 1) First, in the process according to the embodiment described above, the recorder 10 stores settings of the processing functions to be executed using the measurement data collected by the measuring device, generates a flow diagram showing the relationships between the multiple processing functions based on the stored settings of the processing functions, and controls the display of the generated flow diagram. Therefore, in this process, the settings related to the processing functions of the recorder 10 can be efficiently performed.

[0118] (4-2. Effect 2) Secondly, in the process according to the embodiment described above, recorder 10 stores settings for processing functions including input processing, device operations that recorder 10 executes using measurement data, and output processing, and generates a flow diagram showing a series of processes in which measurement data is input to recorder 10, device operations are executed, and data output is executed, using the stored processing function settings. Therefore, in this process, by displaying a flow diagram showing processing functions related to input, operation, and output, it is possible to efficiently set the processing functions of recorder 10.

[0119] (4-3. Effect 3) Thirdly, in the process according to the embodiment described above, the recorder 10 stores settings for at least one of the measurement function, calculation function, recording function, communication function, screen display function, alarm output function, and event action function as processing function settings for each measuring device 20. Therefore, in this process, by displaying a flow diagram showing the processing functions related to measurement, calculation, recording, communication, screen display, alarm output, and event action, the settings for the processing functions of the recorder 10 can be efficiently performed.

[0120] (4-4. Effect 4) Fourth, in the process according to the embodiment described above, the recorder 10 acquires the settings of the stored processing functions, generates a plurality of setting items indicating each of the processing functions, and generates a flow diagram by connecting the setting items with arrows indicating the flow of the processing functions. Therefore, in this process, by displaying a flow diagram showing the path of the processing functions, it is possible to efficiently set the processing functions of the recorder 10.

[0121] (4-5. Effect 5) Fifth, in the process according to the embodiment described above, recorder 10 controls the display of the generated flow chart by highlighting a block diagram showing the processing functions that recorder 10 is executing using measurement data and arrows showing the flow of the processing functions. Therefore, in this process, the flow chart showing the path of the processing functions is displayed with emphasis in real time, allowing efficient setting of the processing functions of recorder 10.

[0122] (4-6. Effect 6) Sixth, in the process according to the embodiment described above, recorder 10 controls the display of the generated flow diagram by displaying a setting screen that allows input of settings for the processing functions together with a screen that displays the flow diagram. Therefore, in this process, by displaying a flow diagram showing the paths of the processing functions and a setting screen for the processing functions, it is possible to efficiently set the processing functions of recorder 10.

[0123] (4-7. Effect 7) Seventh, in the process according to the embodiment described above, when a specific setting item is selected from among multiple setting items indicating multiple processing functions on the screen displaying the flow diagram, the recorder 10 controls the display of the generated flow diagram by displaying a setting screen that allows input of settings for the processing function indicated by the selected specific setting item. Therefore, in this process, a flow diagram showing the path of the processing function is displayed, and the setting screen for the processing function is displayed in a transitional manner in response to an operation by the operator O, thereby enabling efficient setting of the processing function of the recorder 10.

[0124] (4-8. Effect 8) Eighth, in the process according to the embodiment described above, the measurement data is collected by the measuring device 20 constituting the plant. Therefore, in this process, the settings related to the processing functions of the recorder 10 installed in the plant can be efficiently performed.

[0125] 〔system〕 The information including the processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be changed arbitrarily unless otherwise specified.

[0126] In addition, each component of each device shown in the figure is a functional concept, and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figure. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure. In other words, all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit according to various loads, usage conditions, etc.

[0127] Furthermore, each processing function performed by each device may be realized, in whole or in part, by a CPU and a program analyzed and executed by the CPU, or may be realized as hardware using wired logic.

[0128] [Hardware] Next, an example of the hardware configuration of recorder 10, which is an information management device, will be described. Note that other devices may have a similar hardware configuration. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, recorder 10 has a communication device 10a, a hard disk drive (HDD) 10b, a memory 10c, and a processor 10d. Furthermore, each unit shown in FIG. 16 is connected to each other via a bus or the like.

[0129] The communication device 10a is a network interface card or the like, and communicates with other servers. The HDD 10b stores programs and databases that operate the functions shown in FIG.

[0130] The processor 10d reads out a program that executes the same processes as the respective processing units shown in FIG. 4 from the HDD 10b, etc., and loads it in the memory 10c, thereby operating a process that executes each function described in FIG. 4, etc. For example, this process executes a function similar to that of each processing unit of the recorder 10. Specifically, the processor 10d reads out a program having functions similar to those of the acquisition unit 15a, the reception unit 15b, the generation unit 15c, the display unit 15d, etc., from the HDD 10b, etc. Then, the processor 10d executes a process that executes the same processes as the acquisition unit 15a, the reception unit 15b, the generation unit 15c, the display unit 15d, etc.

[0131] In this way, recorder 10 operates as a device that executes various processing methods by reading and executing a program. Recorder 10 can also realize functions similar to those of the above-described embodiment by reading the program from a recording medium using a medium reading device and executing the read program. Note that the program in these other embodiments is not limited to being executed by recorder 10. For example, the present invention can be similarly applied to cases where another computer or server executes a program, or where these execute a program in cooperation with each other.

[0132] This program can be distributed via a network such as the Internet. This program can also be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-ROM, a magneto-optical disk (MO), or a digital versatile disk (DVD), and can be executed by being read out from the recording medium by a computer.

[0133] 〔others〕 Some examples of combinations of the disclosed technical features are set out below.

[0134] (1) A recorder comprising: a memory unit that stores settings for a plurality of processing functions to be executed using measurement data collected by a measuring device; a generation unit that generates a flow diagram showing the relationship between the plurality of processing functions based on the stored settings for the plurality of processing functions; and a display unit that controls the display of the generated flow diagram.

[0135] (2) The recorder described in (1), wherein the memory unit stores settings related to the plurality of processing functions, the settings including input processing, at least one operation that the recorder performs using the measurement data, and output processing, and the generation unit uses the settings related to the plurality of processing functions stored in the memory unit to generate the flow diagram showing a series of processing steps in which the measurement data is input to the recorder, the recorder performs the at least one operation, and data output is performed.

[0136] (3) The recorder according to (1) or (2), wherein the memory unit stores, for each of the measuring devices, settings for at least one of a measurement function, a calculation function, a recording function, a communication function, a screen display function, an alarm output function, and an event action function as settings for the multiple processing functions.

[0137] (4) The recorder according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the generation unit acquires settings related to the plurality of processing functions stored in the memory unit, generates a plurality of block diagrams each showing the plurality of processing functions, and generates the flow diagram by connecting the plurality of block diagrams using arrows showing the flow of the processing functions.

[0138] (5) A recorder described in any one of (1) to (4), wherein the display unit controls the display of the generated flow chart by highlighting a block diagram showing the processing functions that the recorder is performing using the measurement data and arrows showing the flow of the processing functions.

[0139] (6) The recorder according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the display unit controls the display of the generated flow chart by displaying, together with a screen displaying the flow chart, a setting screen through which settings relating to the plurality of processing functions can be input.

[0140] (7) A recorder described in any one of (1) to (6), wherein the display unit, when a specific block diagram is selected from a plurality of block diagrams each showing a plurality of processing functions on a screen displaying the flow diagram, controls the display of the generated flow diagram by displaying a setting screen that enables input of settings related to the processing function shown by the selected specific block diagram.

[0141] (8) The recorder according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the measurement data is collected by the measuring device that constitutes a plant.

[0142] (9) An information management method for executing processing, in which a recorder stores settings for a plurality of processing functions to be executed using measurement data collected by a measuring device, generates a flow chart showing the relationships between the plurality of processing functions based on the stored settings, and controls the display of the generated flow chart.

[0143] (10) An information management program that causes a recorder to execute processing by storing settings for a plurality of processing functions to be executed using measurement data collected by a measuring device, generating a flow chart showing the relationships between the plurality of processing functions based on the stored settings, and controlling the display of the generated flow chart. [Explanation of symbols]

[0144] 10 Recorder 11 Input section 12 Output section 13. Communications Department 14 Storage section 14a Measurement data storage section 14b Setting data storage section 14c Flow diagram data storage section 15 Control section 15a Acquisition part 15b Reception 15c Generator 15d Display section 20 Measuring equipment 100 Information Management System

Claims

1. a storage unit that stores settings related to a plurality of processing functions that are executed using measurement data collected by the measuring device; a generation unit that generates a flow diagram showing a relationship between the plurality of processing functions based on the stored settings related to the plurality of processing functions; A display unit for controlling display of the generated flow chart; A recorder equipped with

2. The storage unit is storing settings relating to the plurality of processing functions, the settings including an input process, at least one operation that the recorder executes using the measurement data, and an output process; The generation unit is generating the flow chart showing a flow of a series of processes in which the measurement data is input to the recorder, the recorder executes the at least one operation, and the recorder outputs data, using settings related to the plurality of processing functions stored in the storage unit; 2. The recorder of claim 1.

3. The storage unit is storing, for each of the measuring devices, settings relating to at least one of a measurement function, a calculation function, a recording function, a communication function, a screen display function, an alarm output function, and an event action function as settings relating to the plurality of processing functions; 2. The recorder of claim 1.

4. The generation unit is acquiring settings related to the plurality of processing functions stored in the storage unit, generating a plurality of block diagrams each showing the plurality of processing functions, and generating the flow diagram by connecting the plurality of block diagrams using arrows showing the flow of the processing functions; 2. The recorder of claim 1.

5. The display unit is controlling the display of the generated flow diagram by highlighting a block diagram showing the processing functions that the recorder is performing using the measurement data and arrows showing the flow of processing functions; 2. The recorder of claim 1.

6. The display unit is a setting screen that allows input of settings related to the plurality of processing functions together with a screen that displays the flow chart, thereby controlling display of the generated flow chart; 2. The recorder of claim 1.

7. The display unit is when a predetermined block diagram is selected from among a plurality of block diagrams each showing a plurality of processing functions on the screen displaying the flow diagram, a setting screen is displayed on which settings related to the processing function shown by the selected predetermined block diagram can be input, thereby controlling the display of the generated flow diagram.

2. The recorder of claim 1.

8. The measurement data is collected by the measuring device constituting the plant. The recorder according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The recorder, maintaining settings for a number of processing functions to be performed using the measurement data collected by the measurement device; generating a flow diagram showing a relationship between the plurality of processing functions based on the stored settings; Controlling the display of the generated flow chart; Information management methods that perform processing.

10. On the recorder, maintaining settings for a number of processing functions to be performed using the measurement data collected by the measurement device; generating a flow diagram showing a relationship between the plurality of processing functions based on the stored settings; Controlling the display of the generated flow chart; An information management program that executes the processing.

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