Commodity distribution equipment system

Abstract

To provide a commodity distribution equipment system that can automatically detect abnormalities occurring in a plurality of types of commodity distribution equipment by using a monitoring device at one location.SOLUTION: The present invention provides a commodity distribution equipment system 1 equipped with a monitoring device 2 capable of monitoring abnormalities occurring in each of a plurality of types of commodity distribution equipment 4, 6, and 8. A controller 36 of each commodity distribution device includes device abnormality detection means 42 and memory means 38 for storing an abnormality name and an abnormality code in association with each other, and the monitoring device 2 includes receiving means 22 for receiving an abnormality name data table stored in the memory means 38 of each commodity distribution equipment, memory means 14 for storing the received abnormality name data table, and abnormality name output means 28 for outputting an abnormality name based on the abnormality name data table stored in the memory means 14.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a material handling equipment system, and more particularly to a material handling equipment system equipped with a monitoring device capable of monitoring abnormalities occurring in a plurality of types of material handling equipment. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a logistics system that transports goods using transport equipment such as a stacker crane, a transport cart, an in-and-out conveyor, and an unmanned transport vehicle, and a method of recovering from an abnormality in this logistics system are known (for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, when an abnormality is detected, a controller assigns an abnormality code to the location where the abnormality has occurred, and displays on a monitor the location where the abnormality has occurred and a number of recovery procedures for the abnormality of each transport equipment that have been stored in advance, and when an operator selects a specific recovery procedure, the equipment where the abnormality has occurred is controlled according to the selected recovery procedure, and inventory data is corrected. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Republished Patent Publication WO2013 / 042447 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Here, conventionally, there has been no monitoring system that can unify and monitor multiple types of logistics equipment, and the systems that manage each type of logistics equipment merely have data tables for the names of abnormalities for each type of logistics equipment, etc. In the past, when designing and manufacturing a logistics system equipped with such multiple types of logistics equipment, a designer had to select and register a data table for each type of logistics equipment in order to monitor the multiple types of logistics equipment, or had to store the data tables for all the logistics equipment in a predetermined monitoring device in advance.

[0005] However, as mentioned above, when a designer selects and registers a data table for each piece of logistics equipment, there is a problem that the number of design steps becomes excessive. On the other hand, when data tables for all pieces of logistics equipment are stored in a predetermined monitoring device in advance, there is a problem that when a piece of logistics equipment is improved or upgraded, it is time-consuming to update the data table in the predetermined monitoring device.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a logistics equipment system that can automatically detect abnormalities that occur in multiple types of logistics equipment using a single monitoring device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a logistics equipment system equipped with a monitoring device capable of monitoring abnormalities occurring in multiple types of logistics equipment, each of the multiple types of logistics equipment comprising an equipment drive device, a detection sensor for detecting various abnormalities in the logistics equipment, and a controller, each of the controllers of the logistics equipment comprising equipment abnormality detection means for detecting abnormalities in the logistics equipment based on the output of the detection sensor, equipment-side abnormality name data table storage means for linking and storing abnormality names and abnormality codes, and an equipment-side communication device capable of communicating with the monitoring device, and the monitoring device of the logistics equipment system comprises a communication device capable of communicating with each of the controllers of the logistics equipment, abnormality name data table receiving means for receiving the abnormality name data table stored in the equipment-side abnormality name data table storage means of each of the logistics equipment via the communication device, abnormality name data table storage means for storing the received abnormality name data table, and abnormality name output means for outputting an abnormality name based on the abnormality name data table stored in the abnormality name data table storage means.

[0008] According to the present invention configured in this way, the monitoring device automatically acquires the abnormality name data table from each logistics equipment and stores the abnormality name data table for each logistics equipment on the monitoring device side, so that when an abnormality occurs in any of the logistics equipment, the abnormality name can be output based on the abnormality name data table stored on the monitoring device side. Furthermore, by automatically acquiring data from each connected logistics equipment, the monitoring device can prevent overlooking of abnormality occurrence even if there are multiple types of logistics equipment. Therefore, according to the present invention, abnormalities occurring in multiple types of logistics equipment can be automatically grasped by a single monitoring device.

[0009] Also, in the present invention, the controller of each logistics equipment is preferably configured to transmit only an abnormality code corresponding to an abnormality detected by the equipment abnormality detection means, and the monitoring device is configured, upon receiving the transmitted abnormality code, so that the abnormality name output means outputs an abnormality name corresponding to the received abnormality code based on the abnormality name data table stored in the abnormality name data table storage means. According to the present invention configured in this manner, when an abnormality occurs, the logistics equipment transmits only the abnormality code from the abnormality name data table, and the monitoring device receives only the abnormality code, so that the amount of communication in the entire system can be reduced by the amount that the abnormality name is not sent or received.

[0010] In the present invention, the abnormality name output means of the monitoring device is preferably configured to display the abnormality names of the physical distribution machines in the same display format on a predetermined display device. According to the present invention thus configured, the unified display can help the operator to understand the abnormality.

[0011] Also, in the present invention, preferably, the monitoring device further comprises version information comparison means for comparing version information of the abnormality name data table of each logistics equipment stored in the abnormality name data table storage means of the monitoring device with version information of the abnormality name data table of each logistics equipment stored in the equipment-side abnormality name data table storage means, and the version information comparison means compares the version information of the abnormality name data table of the monitoring device with the version information of the abnormality name data table of each logistics equipment when each logistics equipment is connected to the monitoring device, and the abnormality name data table receiving means is configured to receive the abnormality name data table stored in the equipment-side abnormality name data table storage means when the compared version information is different from each other, and to store the abnormality name data table in the abnormality name data table storage means of the monitoring device. According to the present invention configured in this manner, the amount of communication throughout the system can be reduced by obtaining the abnormality name data table only when the version information of the abnormality name data table is different, i.e., when the abnormality name data table has been modified / updated.

[0012] In addition, in the present invention, the monitoring device is preferably configured so that when the power of each logistics equipment is turned on and a communication connection is initiated, the version information comparison means compares the version information of the abnormality name data table of the monitoring device with the version information of the abnormality name data table of each logistics equipment. According to the present invention configured in this manner, the version information of the abnormality name data table is checked when each piece of logistics equipment is powered on, thereby making it possible to prevent missed corrections / updates to the abnormality name data table. Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to the material handling equipment system of the present invention, abnormalities occurring in a plurality of types of material handling equipment can be automatically detected by a monitoring device at one location. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1]1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a logistics equipment system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the monitoring device shown in FIG. [Diagram 3] 10 is a diagram showing an example of an abnormality name data table stored in the monitoring device and each logistics device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the logistics device shown in FIG. 1. [Diagram 5] 4 is a flowchart showing a process executed by a controller of the monitoring device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an abnormality display screen displayed on the display device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an abnormality display in which a part of FIG. 6 is enlarged. [Figure 8] 11 is a diagram showing an example of abnormality display data displayed on the display device according to the present embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] Next, a logistics equipment system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] First, the schematic configuration of a logistics equipment system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 4. Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of a logistics equipment system according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of a monitoring device shown in Figure 1, Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of an abnormality name data table stored in the monitoring device and each logistics equipment according to this embodiment, and Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the logistics equipment shown in Figure 1. First, as shown in Fig. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a logistics equipment system according to this embodiment. This logistics equipment system 1 includes one monitoring device (monitoring device) 2. This monitoring device 2 is a device for monitoring abnormalities occurring in multiple types of logistics equipment, such as an automated warehouse 4, a rail-guided cart 6, a conveyor 8, and an unmanned guided vehicle (not shown).

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the monitoring device 2 and each piece of logistics equipment 4, 6, 8, etc. are connected to each other via a wired connection (Ethernet 3 in this example) so that they can communicate with each other. Note that the system may be configured so that these communications are performed wirelessly. Also, a terminal (PC, tablet, etc.) 10 of an operator who manages the logistics equipment is connected to the monitoring device 2 via a wired connection via the Ethernet 3 or a wireless connection via a specified access point. Note that the above-mentioned wired connection may employ a communication method other than Ethernet.

[0018] Here, in the logistics equipment system 1 of this embodiment, the logistics equipment 4, 6, 8, etc. are configured as a system capable of communicating with each other using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) with the monitoring device 2 as a client, as a server. Note that as a modified example, a method other than such FTP may be adopted.

[0019] Next, the schematic configuration of the monitoring device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the monitoring device 2 includes a controller 12, a storage unit 14, and a monitor device 16.

[0020] First, the controller 12 includes a communication device 18 for communicating with each of the logistics equipment 4, 6, 8, etc. via the Ethernet 3, an abnormality name data table receiving unit 22 for receiving an "abnormality name data table" from each of the logistics equipment 4, 6, 8, etc. via the Ethernet 3 and the communication device 18, a version comparison unit 24 for comparing version information of the abnormality name data table transmitted from each of the logistics equipment 4, 6, 8, etc. with version information of the abnormality name data table stored in the database 14, an abnormality code receiving unit 26 for receiving an "abnormality code" transmitted from each of the logistics equipment 4, 6, 8, etc., and an abnormality name output unit 28 for outputting an "abnormal name" based on the abnormality code received by the abnormality code receiving unit 26 and the abnormality name data table stored in the database 14. Here, the abnormality name data table receiving unit 22, the version comparison unit 24, the abnormality code receiving unit 26, and the abnormality name output unit 28 are each made up of a processor such as a CPU for executing various processes, and the programs executed by the processor are stored in the storage unit 14.

[0021] Next, the memory unit (abnormality name data table memory unit / database) 14 is composed of a memory device (ROM, RAM, hard disk, etc.) and functions as a database that individually stores the abnormality name data tables set for each logistics equipment 4, 6, 8 received by the above-mentioned abnormality name data table receiving unit 22.

[0022] Next, the monitor device 16 is a device that displays information such as an abnormality name output by an abnormality name output unit 28 described below. The information output by the abnormality name output unit 28 is sent to the operator's terminal 10 via the Ethernet 3, and the information such as the abnormality name is also displayed on the terminal 10. The monitor device 16 and the terminal 10 are also used as input devices by which the operator sets various settings of the monitoring device 2.

[0023] Here, the abnormality name data table and the abnormality codes will be explained with reference to FIG. As shown in Fig. 3, the abnormality name data table is a data table that specifies multiple abnormalities that are expected in each material handling equipment 4, 6, 8, etc., and is mainly composed of an "abnormality code" and an "abnormality name" that indicates the abnormal state. Here, an "abnormality name" specifies various abnormal states, such as an "overhang abnormality," and is used as an error message that informs the operator of the content of the abnormality by displaying this abnormality name on the monitor device 16 or terminal 10. An "abnormality code" is numerical data (or alphanumeric data) that corresponds to an "abnormality name," and can be stored / transmitted with a smaller amount of data than an "abnormality name."

[0024] The abnormality name data table is managed as a single data file, and is assigned a file type and a file identifier (e.g., alphanumeric data such as "ABCD-1234-567-89-0"). When improvements are made to the logistics equipment (e.g., adding functions to an unmanned guided vehicle), the abnormality name data file is updated accordingly. When updating, the number "-0" at the end of the file identifier is changed to "-1" so that the number increases, allowing the file to be treated as "version information" for the abnormality name data table. As a modified example, letters or numbers other than those at the end of the alphanumeric data may be changed, or the number may not be changed to increase.

[0025] Next, a schematic configuration of the logistics equipment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. In the logistics equipment system 1 of this embodiment, the logistics equipment 4, 6, 8, etc. have a common basic configuration, and Fig. 4 describes the basic configuration of one representative logistics equipment (here, the automated warehouse 4), and omits descriptions of the basic configurations of the other logistics equipment. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the logistics equipment 4 includes a equipment driving device 32, an abnormality detection sensor , a controller , and a storage unit .

[0026] First, the equipment driving device 32 is an actuator or the like for driving various devices (such as lifting devices and transport devices) constituting the logistics equipment (automated warehouse) 4, and FIG. 4 shows one of a plurality of driving devices. Next, the abnormality detection sensor 34 is a sensor for detecting various abnormalities occurring in the logistics equipment 4, and FIG. 4 shows one of a plurality of sensors.

[0027] Next, the controller 36 includes a communication device 40 for communicating with the controller 12 (communication device 18) of the monitoring device 2 described above via the Ethernet 3, an equipment abnormality detection unit 42 for detecting an abnormality in the logistics equipment 4 based on a detection signal from the abnormality detection sensor 34 described above, and an abnormality code output unit 44 for outputting an "abnormality code" (see FIG. 3) corresponding to the abnormality detected by the equipment abnormality detection unit 42 based on an abnormality name data table (see FIG. 3) stored in the storage unit 38. The equipment abnormality detection unit 42 and the abnormality code output unit 44 are composed of a processor such as a CPU that executes various processes, and the programs executed by the processor are stored in the storage unit 38.

[0028] Next, the storage unit (machine-side abnormality name data table storage unit / database) 38 is made up of a memory device (ROM, RAM, hard disk, etc.) and functions as a database that stores an individual "abnormality name data table" created for each piece of logistics equipment. In the example of Fig. 4, an abnormality name data file for the automated warehouse 4 is stored. Such an abnormality name data table is created for each piece of logistics equipment 4, 6, 8 and stored in the storage unit (38) of each piece of logistics equipment.

[0029] Next, the process executed by the controller 12 of the monitoring device 2 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a flow chart showing the process executed by the controller of the monitoring device according to this embodiment. In Fig. 5, S indicates each processing step. First, as shown in Fig. 5, in S1, the controller 12 receives a signal indicating whether or not a logistics equipment (for example, the automated warehouse 4) has started up. In this embodiment, the logistics equipment transmits a start-up signal to the monitoring device 2 each time the equipment is powered on and started up, and such a signal is received in S1. Note that if the start-up signal of the logistics equipment is not received in S1 (for example, if the logistics equipment has already started up and is in operation), the following processes from S2 to S5 are not executed.

[0030] Next, in S2, the controller 12 sends a predetermined command signal to the logistics equipment that received the start-up signal in S1 to inquire about the location path of the abnormality name data table, and receives from the logistics equipment the file type and file identifier of the abnormality name data table in addition to the location path of the abnormality name data table.

[0031] Next, in S3, the version comparison unit 24 compares the received file identifier with the file identifier of the abnormality name data table of the corresponding logistics equipment stored in the database 14, and determines whether the versions of the abnormality name data tables are the same. If the versions are different (YES in S4), the process proceeds to S5, where the abnormality name data table receiving unit 22 receives (downloads) the abnormality name data table stored in the logistics equipment database 38 based on the location path acquired in S3, and the controller 12 stores the received abnormality name data table in the database 14.

[0032] On the other hand, if the versions are the same (NO in S4), the process of S5 is not executed in order to reduce data communication charges for the entire system.

[0033] As described above, the comparison of versions of the abnormality name data table described above is performed after improvements or modifications are made to the logistics equipment and the abnormality name data file is updated accordingly. However, as a variant, in addition to or regardless of such timing, the comparison may be performed periodically (for example, once a day).

[0034] In addition, the downloading of the anomaly name data table stored in the logistics equipment database 38 to the monitoring device 2 is preferably performed, for example, after a logistics equipment system consisting of multiple types of logistics equipment is installed in a building that serves as a logistics base, when the monitoring device 2 is first connected to communicate with the logistics equipment 4, 6, and 8.

[0035] Next, the process proceeds to S6, where it is determined whether or not the abnormality code receiving unit 26 has received an "abnormality code" transmitted from the abnormality code output unit 44 of the logistics equipment. In this embodiment, when an abnormality is detected, the controller 36 of the logistics equipment 4 transmits only the "abnormality code" to the monitoring device 2, but does not transmit other data related to the "abnormality name" and the like, thereby minimizing the amount of communication on the Ethernet 3 and the like.

[0036] If an abnormality code is received in S6, the process proceeds to S7, where the abnormality name output unit 28 (see FIG. 2) analyzes / converts the abnormality name data table of the corresponding logistics equipment in the database 14 based on the received abnormality code, and outputs the corresponding abnormality name. For example, taking the abnormality name data table shown in FIG. 3 as an example, when the abnormality code "0202" is received, data processing is performed so that the abnormality name "communication abnormality in the operation unit" is output. More specifically, such processing is performed by parsing the data in the file of the abnormality name data table.

[0037] Next, the process proceeds to S8, where the abnormality name output unit 28 causes the monitor device 16 or the terminal 10 to display the abnormality name output in S7 (for example, “Fork 1 load protruding (left)” in the examples of FIGS. 6 and 8 described below). On the other hand, if no abnormality code is received in S6, the subsequent processes of S7 and S8 are not executed.

[0038] Next, examples of displays including the name of an abnormality displayed on the monitor device 16 or the terminal 10 when an abnormality occurs will be described with reference to Fig. 6 to Fig. 8. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an abnormality display screen displayed on the display device according to this embodiment, Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an abnormality display in which a part of Fig. 6 is enlarged, and Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of abnormality display data displayed on the display device according to this embodiment. Figs. 6 to 8 are examples of display on the monitor device 16 or the terminal 10 of data output by the abnormality name output unit 28 of the monitoring device 2.

[0039] First, for example, in the example shown in Figure 6, the left area of ​​the screen displays an overall overhead view of an area (e.g., within a building that serves as a logistics base) in which multiple logistics equipment, including an automated warehouse 4, is located. In the left-hand region, the operator can operate the display to enlarge the location / equipment where the abnormality is occurring, as shown in Fig. 7. In Fig. 7, it is shown that the abnormality is occurring in an elevator, and the elevator is actually displayed prominently in red, while the other parts are displayed in shades of gray.

[0040] On the other hand, in the right area of ​​the screen in Fig. 6, a list of multiple types of logistics equipment in the section is displayed in the upper part, and detailed information on the abnormality that the worker should understand, including the "abnormality name," is displayed below that. An example of the display in the lower right area is shown in Fig. 8.

[0041] In the example shown in FIG. 8, the abnormality name "Fork 1 cargo overhang (left)" is displayed, along with the material handling equipment "Crane No. 1" in which the abnormality occurs, the abnormality code "2131-0001", the status of the material handling equipment "Automatic / Preparing / Stopped due to abnormality", etc. are displayed. Here, in this embodiment, the abnormality name "Fork 1 cargo overhang (left)" is displayed in a uniform size, color, and font. In other words, even different abnormalities such as "Lifting tension abnormality" and "Traveling acceleration abnormality" are displayed in the same size, color, and font. For example, various settings such as red can be made for the type of abnormality "cargo overhang". It is not necessary to unify all displays, and for example, the display may be unified for each type of abnormality. In addition, the 3D display of the equipment in which the abnormality occurs shown in FIG. 7 is also displayed in a uniform color for each type of abnormality.

[0042] Next, the effects of the logistics equipment system according to this embodiment will be described. First, the logistics equipment system 1 according to this embodiment includes a monitoring device (monitoring device) 2 capable of monitoring abnormalities that occur in multiple types of logistics equipment 4, 6, 8. Each of the logistics equipment 4, 6, 8 includes an equipment driving device 32, an abnormality detection sensor 34, and a controller 36. The controller 36 of each logistics equipment includes an equipment abnormality detection unit 42 that detects abnormalities in the logistics equipment based on the output of the abnormality detection sensor, an abnormality name data table storage unit 38 that associates and stores abnormality names and abnormality codes, and an equipment-side communication device 40 that can communicate with the monitoring device 2. The monitoring device 2 of the logistics equipment system 1 includes a communication device 18 that can communicate with the controllers 12 of each of the logistics equipment 4, 6, 8, an abnormality name data table receiving unit 22 that receives the abnormality name data table stored in the abnormality name data table storage unit 38 of each logistics equipment via the communication device, an abnormality name data table storage unit 14 that stores the received abnormality name data table, and an abnormality name output unit 28 that outputs an abnormality name based on the abnormality name data table stored in the abnormality name data table storage unit 14. According to this embodiment configured as above, the monitoring device 2 automatically acquires the abnormality name data table from the controllers 36 of the logistics equipment 4, 6, 8 by the communication device 18, and stores the abnormality name data table on the monitoring device 2 side, so that when an abnormality occurs in any of the logistics equipment, it is possible to output the abnormality name based on the abnormality name data table stored on the monitoring device 2 side. Furthermore, by automatically acquiring data from each of the multiple types of logistics equipment 4, 6, 8 connected to the monitoring device 2, it is possible to prevent oversight of monitoring for the occurrence of an abnormality even if multiple types of logistics equipment are present.

[0043] In this embodiment, when an abnormality is detected by equipment abnormality detection unit 42, controller 36 of each logistics equipment 4, 6, 8 transmits only an abnormality code corresponding to the abnormality, and when monitoring device 2 receives the abnormality code, abnormality name output unit 28 outputs an abnormality name corresponding to the received abnormality code based on the abnormality name data table stored in abnormality name data table storage unit 14. Therefore, according to this embodiment, when an abnormality occurs, logistics equipment 4, 6, 8 transmits only an abnormality code based on the equipment's abnormality name data table, and monitoring device 2 receives only the abnormality code without receiving the abnormality name, so that the amount of communication in the entire system can be reduced.

[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the abnormality name output unit 28 of the monitoring device 2 displays the abnormality names of each piece of logistics equipment 4, 6, 8 in the same display format for each type of abnormality of each piece of logistics equipment on the monitor device 16 and / or the terminal 10 (a specified display device), thereby helping the worker understand the abnormality through unified display.

[0045] In this embodiment, the monitoring device 2 further includes a version comparison unit 24 that compares the version (file identifier / version information) of the abnormality name data table of each logistics equipment stored in the abnormality name data table storage unit 14 of the monitoring device with the version (file identifier / version information) of the abnormality name data table of each logistics equipment stored in the abnormality name data table storage unit 38 on the equipment side, and when each logistics equipment 4, 6, 8 is connected to the monitoring device 2 for communication, the version comparison unit 24 compares the version of the abnormality name data table of the monitoring device 2 with the version of the abnormality name data table of each logistics equipment 4, 6, 8, and when the compared versions are different from each other, the abnormality name data table receiving unit 22 receives the abnormality name data table stored in the abnormality name data table storage unit 38 on the equipment side, and the received abnormality name data table is stored in the abnormality name data table storage unit 14 of the monitoring device 2. Therefore, in this embodiment, the abnormality name data table is transmitted and received only when the versions of the abnormality name data table are different, that is, when the abnormality name data table has been corrected / updated, thereby reducing the communication volume of the entire system.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the power of each logistics equipment 4, 6, 8 is turned on and a communication connection is initiated, the monitoring device 2 receives the version of the abnormality name data table stored in the abnormality name data table memory unit 38 on the equipment side, and the version comparison unit 24 compares that version with the version of the abnormality name data table of the monitoring device 2, thereby preventing missed corrections / updates to the abnormality name data table.

[0047] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the abnormality name data table storage unit 14 of the monitoring device 2 stores an abnormality name data table that links an abnormality code and an abnormality name for each logistics equipment 4, 6, and 8, so that the abnormality name of the logistics equipment in which an abnormality has occurred can be output more reliably. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1 Logistics Equipment System 2. Monitoring equipment 3 Wired (Ethernet) 4 Automatic warehouse (logistics equipment) 6 Track guided trolley (logistics equipment) 8 Conveyors (logistics equipment) 10 Terminal (display device) 12 Controller 14 Memory unit (abnormality name data table storage means / database) 16 Monitor device (display device) 18 Communication Equipment 22 Abnormality name data table receiving unit (abnormality name data table receiving means) 24 Version comparison unit (version information comparison means) 26 Abnormality code receiving unit (abnormality code receiving means) 28 Abnormality name output unit (abnormality name output means) 34 Abnormality detection sensor 36 Controller (logistics equipment side controller) 38 Memory unit (device side abnormality name data table storage means / database) 40 Communication device (equipment-side communication device) 42 Equipment abnormality detection unit (equipment abnormality detection means) 44 Abnormality code output unit (abnormality code output means)

Claims

1. A logistics equipment system including a monitoring device capable of monitoring abnormalities occurring in a plurality of types of logistics equipment, each of the plurality of types of material handling equipment includes a device drive, a detection sensor for detecting various abnormalities of the material handling equipment, and a controller; The controllers for each of the above logistics equipment are: a device abnormality detection means for detecting an abnormality in the logistics device based on an output of the detection sensor; An apparatus side abnormality name data table storage means for storing abnormality names and abnormality codes in association with each other; a device-side communication device capable of communicating with the monitoring device, The monitoring device for the material handling equipment system includes: A communication device capable of communicating with each of the controllers of the material handling equipment; an abnormality name data table receiving means for receiving the abnormality name data table stored in the equipment-side abnormality name data table storage means of each of the logistics equipment via the communication device; an abnormality name data table storage means for storing the received abnormality name data table; and an abnormality name output means for outputting an abnormality name based on the abnormality name data table stored in the abnormality name data table storage means. A logistics equipment system.

2. the controller of each of the physical distribution devices is configured to transmit only an abnormality code corresponding to the abnormality when the abnormality is detected by the device abnormality detection means; The logistics equipment system described in claim 1, wherein when the monitoring device receives the transmitted abnormality code, the abnormality name output means is configured to output an abnormality name corresponding to the received abnormality code based on the abnormality name data table stored in the abnormality name data table storage means.

3. 3. The material handling equipment system according to claim 1, wherein the abnormality name output means of said monitoring device is configured to display the abnormality names of said material handling equipment in the same display format on a predetermined display device.

4. The monitoring device further includes a version information comparison means for comparing version information of the abnormality name data table of each physical distribution device stored in the abnormality name data table storage means of the monitoring device with version information of the abnormality name data table of each physical distribution device stored in the device-side abnormality name data table storage means, the version information comparison means, when each of the logistics devices is connected to the monitoring device, compares version information of the abnormality name data table of the monitoring device with version information of the abnormality name data table of each of the logistics devices; The logistics equipment system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the abnormality name data table receiving means is configured to receive the abnormality name data table stored in the equipment side abnormality name data table storage means when the compared version information is different from each other, and to store the abnormality name data table in the abnormality name data table storage means of the monitoring device.

5. 5. The logistics equipment system according to claim 4, wherein the monitoring device is configured such that when the power of each of the logistics equipment is turned on and a communication connection is initiated, the version information comparison means compares the version information of the abnormality name data table of the monitoring device with the version information of the abnormality name data table of each of the logistics equipment.

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