Facility monitoring program, facility monitoring method, and facility monitoring system

Abstract

To provide a facility monitoring program, a facility monitoring method, and a facility monitoring system that can monitor the water level of a river and quickly notify a monitor when the water level becomes abnormal. [Solution] The facility monitoring program causes the computer to execute step S1 of recording multiple worker contact data, step S2 of recording multiple water level observation station data, step S3 of recording water level meter data corresponding to each of the multiple water level observation station data, and step S4 of, if the value of any of the water level meter data exceeds a predetermined value, determining that there is an abnormality in the water level observation station data corresponding to that water level meter data and sending abnormality notification data to the worker terminal based on the worker contact data.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a facility monitoring program, a facility monitoring method, and a facility monitoring system. [Background technology]

[0002] In our lives, rivers are an essential source of water, a familiar and indispensable part of our daily existence.

[0003] On the other hand, river water levels fluctuate significantly depending on weather conditions such as rainfall. In particular, in recent years, there have been frequent instances of large typhoons and linear rain bands causing large increases in rainfall in a short period of time, resulting in rapid rises in water levels, and in some cases causing flooding and flood damage.

[0004] In response to this, each local government has established multiple floodgates and drainage pumping stations in various locations, and has constructed drainage systems that close the floodgates and drain water using the pumping stations to prevent the water level from rising if there is a risk of damage to residential areas.

[0005] As a technology related to this drainage system, for example, Patent Document 1 listed below discloses a technology in which a device called a telemeter is connected to the water level gauge of each drainage pumping station in the region, and the data from this water level gauge is acquired by connecting the device to a remote monitoring device via a dedicated line. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0006] [Non-Patent Document 1] https: / / www.mlit.go.jp / tec / it / denki / ETG_03_jyohosyusyu.htm Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, the technology described in Non-Patent Document 1 uses dedicated lines, which makes it difficult to combine the system with other systems. That is, now that facilities such as drainage pumping stations are aging, when new facilities are introduced at drainage pumping stations, it may be impossible to connect them via dedicated lines. Furthermore, due to this connection limitation, there remains an issue of how quickly a problem can be dealt with when an abnormality occurs.

[0008] Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a facility monitoring program, a facility monitoring method, and a facility monitoring system that enable easier connection of each device and ensure rapid response even in the event of an abnormality. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] A facility monitoring program according to one aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems causes a computer to execute the steps of recording multiple worker contact data, recording multiple water level observation station data, recording water level meter data corresponding to each of the multiple water level observation station data, and, if the value of at least any of the water level meter data exceeds a predetermined value, transmitting abnormality notification data to a worker terminal based on the worker contact data, assuming that there is an abnormality in the water level observation station data corresponding to the water level meter data.

[0010] In addition, in this respect, although not limited thereto, it is preferable to also execute a step of rotating a warning light when the value of at least any of the water level meter data becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

[0011] Furthermore, in this respect, although not limited thereto, it is preferable that the data for a plurality of water level observation stations each include water level observation station identification number data, address data, and contact information data for the worker in charge.

[0012] Furthermore, in this respect, although not limited thereto, it is preferable to record at least one of failure data, operating status data, and fuel data in correspondence with each water level observation station data.

[0013] Furthermore, a facility monitoring method according to another aspect of the present invention includes the steps of recording multiple worker contact data, recording multiple water level observation station data, recording water level meter data corresponding to each of the multiple water level observation station data, and, if the value of at least one of the water level meter data exceeds a predetermined value, sending an anomaly notification data to a worker terminal based on the worker contact data, indicating that there is an anomaly in the water level observation station data corresponding to the water level meter data.

[0014] Furthermore, another aspect of the present invention relates to a facility monitoring system comprising a network connecting water level gauges installed at multiple water level observation stations, a central monitoring device, and external monitoring devices, wherein at least one of the central monitoring device and the external monitoring devices records multiple worker contact data and records water level gauge data corresponding to each of the multiple water level observation stations, and when the value of at least one of the water level gauge data exceeds a predetermined value, it is determined that there is an abnormality at the water level observation station corresponding to the water level gauge data, and abnormality notification data is sent to the worker terminal based on the worker contact data. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] As described above, the present invention makes it possible to provide a facility monitoring program, a facility monitoring method, and a facility monitoring system that enable easier connection of devices and ensures rapid response even in the event of an abnormality. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an outline of a facility monitoring system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing steps of data processing in the facility monitoring system according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention can be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the specific examples in the following embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a facility monitoring system S according to this embodiment (hereinafter referred to as "this system"). As shown in this diagram, this system S is a facility monitoring system that includes water level gauges H installed at multiple water level observation stations, a central monitoring device C, and an external monitoring device M connected via a network N. This system S also includes worker terminals W held by individual workers, which are connected to the network N.

[0019] In addition, in this system S, at least one of the central monitoring device C and the external monitoring device M records multiple worker contact data and records water level meter data corresponding to multiple water level observation stations, and when the value of at least one of the water level meter data exceeds a predetermined value, it determines that there is an abnormality in the water level observation station corresponding to the water level meter data and sends abnormality notification data to the worker terminal W based on the worker contact data.

[0020] With the above configuration, the system S can more easily connect each device and can ensure a quick response in the event of an abnormality. Details will be described below.

[0021] First, as shown in this diagram, the system S has water level gauges H and pumps P installed at multiple water level observation stations. The water level gauges H literally measure the water level at the locations where they are installed, and are capable of outputting the measurement results to the outside as digital data, i.e., water level data, and more specifically, can output it via a network N. Here, "water level data" refers to data containing information on the water level measured by the water level gauges H.

[0022] Furthermore, in this system S, a pump P is provided separately for the water level gauge H. When the water level is detected by the water level gauge H, specifically when the water level data exceeds a predetermined value, the pump P discharges water to lower the water level at the location measured by the water level gauge H. It is also preferable that the pump P can output data including information about its operating status, such as fault data, operating status data, and fuel data.

[0023] Here, "operation status data" refers to data containing information regarding the operation status of the pump P, specifically, data containing information regarding the current value used when the pump P is being driven, and the status of the pump can be determined based on whether or not there is an abnormality in this current value.

[0024] Furthermore, "fault data" refers to data containing information about the operating status of pump P, which can be used to determine whether or not there is a malfunction. Specifically, a malfunction can be determined when pump P is operating in a way that was not initially expected, such as when pump P is not operating at all despite abnormalities being indicated in the water level data as described above, or when pump P is operating despite no abnormalities being indicated in the water level data. In addition, for example, if the current value is higher than a predetermined value, it may indicate that the pump is overoperating, and if the current value remains lower than a predetermined value, it may indicate that the pump is not operating normally due to some problem, i.e., that it is in a malfunction state.

[0025] Furthermore, "fuel data" refers to data relating to the fuel stored to drive the pump P. Preferably, this includes data containing information on the output signal value of an oil level meter attached to the storage tank of the pump P, or data containing numerical information obtained by reading the position of a scale from image data of an oil level memory attached to the storage tank. However, it is not limited to these.

[0026] Furthermore, in this system S, the above-mentioned multiple water level observation stations are equipped with communication devices T, which are connected to the network N via the communication devices T. The above-mentioned devices such as the water level gauges H and pumps P are not necessarily devices for outputting the above-mentioned data, and rather, the devices differ from one water level observation station to another and are often not standardized. For this reason, by providing communication devices T, it becomes possible to acquire the various values ​​indicated by these devices (for example, current values, water level heights, etc.), process them into a standardized data structure, and transmit them to the central monitoring device C and the external monitoring device M.

[0027] In this system S, the network N is specifically a telecommunications line that enables data transmission and reception between at least two devices in remote locations. For security reasons, the network N is preferably a VPN (Virtual Private Network), but is not limited to this.

[0028] Furthermore, the present system S is equipped with the central monitoring device C as described above, which is a device that can transmit water level data and the like acquired by the water level meter H and pump P and perform predetermined processing. The central monitoring device C is preferably, but not limited to, a so-called computer, and specifically, is configured to have at least an input device CI, a display device CD, a communication device CT, and an information processing device CC connected to these.

[0029] The information processing device CC in this system S is preferably configured to include, but is not limited to, a central processing unit (CPU), which is a component of a general information processing device, a non-volatile recording medium such as a hard disk or flash memory, a volatile recording medium such as memory, and a bus connecting these, and while receiving various data from the network N via the communication device CT, it is also preferably configured to accept inputs such as command data that has been input in advance or is input directly from the input device CI, perform predetermined processing, and display the results of that processing on the display device CD.

[0030] Furthermore, as described above, the present system S is equipped with an input device CI, such as a keyboard or a mouse, that allows input processing using hands. In the case of a keyboard, it may be a physical keyboard that has a physical presence, but it is also possible to use a so-called virtual keyboard, for example, by arranging a sensor that detects finger movements on the surface of the display device CD to make it a touch screen and displaying a keyboard layout on the display screen. Similarly, in the case of a mouse, it is not limited to a physical mouse, but it is also possible to use the above-mentioned touch screen.

[0031] As described above, the present system S preferably includes a display device CD such as a monitor. By providing the display device CD, data created by the information processing device can be transmitted to the user as visual information. As described above, it is also possible to arrange transparent electrodes or the like on the surface of the display device CD to create a touch screen that recognizes the user's touch.

[0032] Furthermore, the present system S may be a mobile information terminal, which has become increasingly popular in recent years, specifically a so-called smartphone or tablet terminal, but from the viewpoint of ensuring high system performance, it is preferable that it be a so-called notebook or desktop type.

[0033] In addition, a facility monitoring program (hereinafter referred to as "this program") is recorded on the recording medium of the information processing device CC of this system S, and by executing this program, a facility monitoring method (hereinafter referred to as "this method") can be realized. This program and this method will be described in detail below.

[0034] Specifically, this program causes a computer to execute the following steps: (S1) recording multiple worker contact data, (S2) recording multiple water level observation station data, (S3) recording water level meter data corresponding to each of the multiple water level observation station data, and (S4) if the value of at least one of the water level meter data exceeds a predetermined value, determining that there is an abnormality in the water level observation station data corresponding to that water level meter data and transmitting abnormality notification data to a worker terminal based on the worker contact data. The processing of these steps is shown in Figure 2.

[0035] As described above, this program includes a step (S1) of recording a plurality of worker contact data. Here, "worker contact data" refers to data containing information about the worker's contact information, and can include, for example, data containing information about the worker's name, ID data containing information about the identification number assigned to each worker, telephone number data containing information about the telephone number that is the contact information for each worker, and email address data containing information about the email address.

[0036] Furthermore, as described below, it is preferable to associate multiple worker contact data with corresponding water level observation station data. When an abnormality occurs, it is important to arrive at the scene as quickly as possible, so contacting workers who are far away makes it difficult to minimize damage. Therefore, it is necessary for nearby workers to head there, but with only worker contact information, it is difficult to obtain information such as how far away the worker is from the location where the abnormality occurred. Therefore, recording water level observation station data that can be associated with worker contact data enables a rapid response.

[0037] Furthermore, this program includes a step (S2) of recording data from multiple water level observation stations. Here, "water level observation station data" refers to data containing information about water level observation stations. Multiple data sets exist because there are many water level observation stations, and it is necessary to obtain information about the location of each of them. While not limited to these, it is preferable that each water level observation station data includes, for example, a water level observation station identification number, address data, and contact information for the responsible worker.

[0038] Here, "water level observation station identification number data" refers to data containing information used to identify a water level observation station, and typically assumes that it simply contains information about the unique number of that water level observation station. "Address data" refers to data containing information about the address of the water level observation station, which makes it possible to pinpoint its location. "Worker contact data" refers to data containing information about the contact information of workers, and more specifically, it includes, but is not limited to, name information data containing the worker's name, department data containing information about the department the worker is in charge of, telephone number data containing information about mobile phone numbers, etc., and address data containing contact information such as email addresses and social media accounts. It is preferable that these data be recorded in the central monitoring device C.

[0039] Furthermore, it is preferable to include river affiliation data for each water level observation station, which includes information about the river to which it belongs. While multiple water level observation stations may be located on different rivers, if multiple water level observation stations are located on a single river, examining the relationships between the water levels at these stations offers the advantage of obtaining more detailed information. In this case, the river affiliation data may include information about the river's name, as long as it allows for the identification of the river, or it may include information about the river's identification number. In this case, it is also preferable to include location information data in the river affiliation data, indicating its position relative to the river's reference point. This makes it possible to understand the positional relationships within a single river. Specifically, when multiple water level observation stations exist on a single river, knowing which station is upstream or how far away it is allows for more effective monitoring of water levels at other water level observation stations, as will be discussed later.

[0040] Furthermore, this program includes a step (S3) to record water level gauge data corresponding to each of the multiple water level observation station data. Here, "water level observation station data" refers to the data described above.

[0041] Furthermore, although not limited to this method, it is also preferable to record at least one of the following data: failure data, operational status data, and fuel data, corresponding to each water level observation station. The same applies to these data as described above.

[0042] Furthermore, this program includes a step (S4) in which, if the value of at least one water level gauge data exceeds a predetermined value, it indicates that there is an anomaly in the water level observation station data corresponding to the water level gauge data, and sends an anomaly notification data to the worker's terminal based on the worker's contact data.

[0043] Furthermore, in this step, although not limited to this, it is also preferable to rotate the warning light when the value of at least one of the water level gauge data exceeds a predetermined value.

[0044] Furthermore, in this method, if an abnormality is found in one of the water level observation stations that share the same river data, warning notification data may be recorded and transmitted to warn the other water level observation stations that share the same river data. For example, if the water level upstream of a river reaches an abnormal range, it is expected that the water level downstream will also increase over time. Therefore, issuing a warning when an abnormality occurs in one of the water level observation stations that share the same river data has the advantage of enabling more accurate responses to abnormalities.

[0045] Furthermore, as described above, the system S is equipped with an external monitoring device M. The external monitoring device M is connected to the central monitoring device C via a network N, and is able to obtain the same data as the central monitoring device C, perform the same processing as the central monitoring device C, and issue necessary response instruction processing. Note that the central monitoring device C and the external monitoring device M may have essentially the same functions; however, the central monitoring device C's primary function is to detect abnormalities at each water level observation station and, if an abnormality occurs, prevent damage by dispatching workers. For example, the central monitoring device C is intended for the secretariat of a waterworks bureau in a municipality such as a city. On the other hand, the external monitoring device M is intended for other departments, such as a sewage treatment plant or a department in a fire department that responds to disasters caused by flooding. Therefore, the types of data stored in the central monitoring device C and the external monitoring device M will differ as appropriate.

[0046] Furthermore, the external monitoring device M of this system S can adopt a configuration similar to that of the central monitoring device C, and although not limited to this, is preferably a so-called computer, and specifically, is configured to have at least an input device MI, a display device MD, a communication device MT, and an information processing device MC connected to these.

[0047] The information processing device MC in this system S can adopt a configuration similar to that of the information processing device CC in the central monitoring device C described above, although this is not limited to the system S. Therefore, this explanation will be omitted.

[0048] Furthermore, the worker terminal W of this system S can adopt a configuration similar to that of the central monitoring device C, and although not limited to this, is preferably a so-called computer, and specifically, is configured to have at least an input device WI, a display device WD, a communication device WT, and an information processing device WC connected to these.

[0049] The information processing device MC in this system S can be configured similarly to the information processing device CC of the central monitoring device C, but is preferably not a desktop type but a portable mobile information terminal, which has become increasingly popular in recent years, specifically a smartphone or tablet terminal. A typical mobile information terminal houses and integrates components such as the CPU and display device in a single cover, and by placing a sensor on the display device to function as a touch screen, it can also function as an input device, making it very easy to use and preferable.

[0050] In summary, this embodiment provides a facility monitoring program, a facility monitoring method, and a facility monitoring system that enable simpler connection of each device and ensure rapid response in the event of an abnormality. [Industrial Applicability]

[0051] The present invention has industrial applicability as a facility monitoring program, a facility monitoring method, and a facility monitoring system. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] S...Facility monitoring system H…Water level gauge C...Central monitoring device M…External monitoring device N... Network W...Worker terminal

Claims

1. On the computer, recording a plurality of worker contact data; recording a plurality of water level gauging station data; recording water level gauge data corresponding to each of the plurality of water level gauging station data; A facility monitoring program that executes a step in which, when the value of at least any of the water level meter data becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value, an abnormality is detected in the water level observation station data corresponding to the water level meter data, and abnormality notification data is sent to a worker terminal based on the worker contact data.

2. 2. The facility monitoring program according to claim 1, further comprising the step of rotating a warning light when at least one of the values ​​of the water level meter data reaches or exceeds a predetermined value.

3. 2. The facility monitoring program according to claim 1, wherein the data for each of the plurality of water level observation stations includes water level observation station identification number data, address data, and contact information for the worker in charge.

4. 2. The facility monitoring program according to claim 1, further comprising recording at least one of failure data, operational status data, and fuel data in association with each of the water level observation station data.

5. recording a plurality of worker contact data; recording a plurality of water level gauging station data; recording water level gauge data corresponding to each of the plurality of water level gauging station data; A facility monitoring method comprising the step of, when the value of at least any of the water level meter data exceeds a predetermined value, determining that there is an abnormality in the water level observation station data corresponding to that water level meter data, and sending abnormality notification data to a worker terminal based on the worker contact data.

6. Water level meters installed at a plurality of water level observation stations; A central monitoring device; A facility monitoring system connected to an external monitoring device via a network, At least one of the central monitoring device and the external monitoring device It records contact data for multiple workers, Water level meter data corresponding to each of the plurality of water level observation stations is recorded, When the value of at least one of the water level meter data exceeds a predetermined value, the facility monitoring system determines that there is an abnormality in the water level observation station corresponding to the water level meter data and sends abnormality notification data to the worker terminal based on the worker contact data.

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