Setting device, program, environment forming device, and setting method

Abstract

To provide a setting device capable of improving work efficiency of data input work by an operator.SOLUTION: An information processor executes the steps of: acquiring operation information from a user regarding an operation control information setting; displaying multiple types of setting parts corresponding to multiple types of control setting items included in operation control information on the configuration screen by type independently in an array, on the basis of the acquired operation information; generating the operation control information on the basis of the arrayed information; and outputting the generated operation control information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a setting device, a program, an environment forming device, and a setting method. [Background technology]

[0002] A setting device according to the background art is disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1 below. An operator sets environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) for each test step of a program operation by inputting data into a setting screen displayed on a display unit of an operation terminal. The setting device sets operation control information for controlling the program operation based on the environmental conditions acquired from the operation terminal. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-15585 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In an environmental test device, multiple environmental conditions may be set for one test step. In such a case, in a method of setting environmental conditions for each test step as in the setting device according to the background art, even when changing the setting value of only one of the multiple environmental conditions, it is necessary to divide the test step before and after the change. Therefore, since the test steps must be divided into small sections and set, the data input work by the operator becomes complicated due to the increase in the number of test steps, and the work efficiency decreases.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has an object to provide a setting device, a program, an environment forming device, and a setting method that are capable of improving the efficiency of data input work by an operator. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A setting device according to one embodiment of the present invention is a setting device that sets operation control information for controlling the operation of an environmental forming device, and includes an acquisition unit that acquires user operation information related to the setting of the operation control information, a processing unit that performs a process of arranging and displaying multiple types of setting parts corresponding to multiple types of control setting items included in the operation control information independently by type on a setting screen based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit, and a process of generating the operation control information based on the arranged information, and an output unit that outputs the operation control information generated by the processing unit.

[0007] According to this aspect, the processing unit arranges and displays on the setting screen a plurality of types of setting parts corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the operation control information, based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit, independently by type, and generates the operation control information based on the arranged information. Therefore, when changing only the setting value of one control setting item, the complicated work of dividing the test steps into small sections and setting them is unnecessary, and the efficiency of the data input work by the operator can be improved.

[0008] In the above aspect, the width of the arranged setting parts represents the execution time of the control corresponding to the setting parts.

[0009] According to this aspect, the width of the arranged setting parts represents the execution time of the control, so that the operator can easily visually grasp the execution time of the control.

[0010] In the above aspect, the processing unit is capable of changing a width of the arranged setting parts based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit.

[0011] According to this aspect, the operator can easily change the execution time of the control.

[0012] In the above aspect, the shape of the connecting portion that connects the two setting parts differs depending on the types of the plurality of control setting items.

[0013] According to this aspect, the operator cannot connect different types of setting parts together, so that erroneous settings can be avoided in advance.

[0014] In the above aspect, the processing unit is capable of setting an end condition after the operational control of the environment forming device is terminated in the last setting part in an array of multiple setting parts, based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit.

[0015] According to this aspect, the end point of the operational control can be visually clarified, and the operator can arbitrarily set the end condition in the last setting part.

[0016] In the above aspect, the processing unit is capable of performing a copy process of a setting part group including at least one setting part, based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit.

[0017] According to this aspect, the operator can easily set the repetition.

[0018] In the above aspect, the processing unit performs processing for creating a graph showing time transitions of setting values ​​for each of the plurality of types of control setting items.

[0019] According to this aspect, by displaying the created graph, the operator can easily visually grasp the time transition of the setting value of the control setting item.

[0020] In the above aspect, the processing unit is capable of changing the setting value based on change operation information of the graph acquired by the acquisition unit.

[0021] According to this aspect, the operator can easily change the setting values ​​of the control setting items by modifying the graph.

[0022] An environmental forming device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a storage section for storing an object and an environmental control section for controlling the environment within the storage section, and the environmental control section is controlled based on operational control information input from a setting device according to the above aspect.

[0023] According to this aspect, when changing only the setting value of one control setting item, the complicated task of dividing the test steps into small sections and setting them is not required, thereby making it possible to improve the efficiency of data input work by the operator.

[0024] A program according to one aspect of the present invention causes a processor mounted on a setting device that sets operation control information for controlling the operation of an environmental forming device to execute an acquisition step of acquiring user operation information related to the setting of the operation control information, a processing step of arranging and displaying multiple types of setting parts corresponding to multiple types of control setting items included in the operation control information independently by type on a setting screen based on the operation information acquired in the acquisition step, generating the operation control information based on the arranged information, and an output step of outputting the operation control information generated in the processing step.

[0025] According to this aspect, the processing step arranges and displays on the setting screen a plurality of types of setting parts corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the operation control information, based on the operation information acquired in the acquisition step, independently by type, and generates the operation control information based on the arranged information. Therefore, when changing only the setting value of one control setting item, the complicated work of dividing the test steps into small sections and setting them is not required, and the efficiency of the data input work by the operator can be improved.

[0026] An environmental forming device according to one embodiment of the present invention is an environmental forming device comprising a storage section for storing an object, an environmental control section for controlling the environment within the storage section, and a display section, and further comprising a setting section for setting operation control information for controlling the operation of the environmental forming device, the setting section having an acquisition section for acquiring operation information by a user regarding the setting of the operation control information, a processing section for performing a process of arranging and displaying multiple types of setting parts corresponding to multiple types of control setting items included in the operation control information independently by type on a setting screen based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition section, and a process of generating the operation control information based on the arranged information, and an output section for outputting the operation control information generated by the processing section.

[0027] According to this aspect, the processing unit arranges and displays on the setting screen a plurality of types of setting parts corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the operation control information, based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit, independently by type, and generates the operation control information based on the arranged information. Therefore, when changing only the setting value of one control setting item, the complicated work of dividing the test steps into small sections and setting them is unnecessary, and the efficiency of the data input work by the operator can be improved.

[0028] A setting method according to one aspect of the present invention is a setting method for setting operation control information for controlling the operation of an environmental forming device, in which an information processing device acquires operation information by a user regarding the setting of the operation control information, and based on the acquired operation information, arranges and displays multiple types of setting parts corresponding to multiple types of control setting items included in the operation control information independently by type on a setting screen, generates the operation control information based on the arranged information, and outputs the generated operation control information.

[0029] According to this aspect, the information processing device arranges and displays on the setting screen a plurality of types of setting parts corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the operation control information, based on the acquired operation information, independently by type, and generates the operation control information based on the arranged information. Therefore, when changing only the setting value of one control setting item, the complicated work of dividing the test steps into small sections and setting them is unnecessary, and the efficiency of the data input work by the operator can be improved. Effect of the Invention

[0030] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the efficiency of data input operations by an operator. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0031] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an environmental testing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a setting device. [Diagram 3] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a setting process executed by a data processing unit. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a simplified diagram showing an example of a setting screen for operation control information. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a simplified diagram showing an example of a setting screen for operation control information. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a simplified diagram showing an example of a setting screen for operation control information. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a simplified diagram showing an example of a setting screen for operation control information. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a simplified diagram showing an example of a setting screen for operation control information. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a simplified diagram showing an example of a setting screen for operation control information. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of an environmental testing device according to a first modified example. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of an environmental testing device according to a second modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0032] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, elements with the same reference numerals in different drawings indicate the same or corresponding elements.

[0033] 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an environmental testing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 1, the environmental testing system includes a setting device 1, an environmental testing device 2, an external control device 3, an operation terminal 4, and a communication network 5.

[0034] The communication network 5 is any communication network such as the Internet or an intranet that supports any communication method such as IP.

[0035] The setting device 1 is a server device or the like connected to a communication network 5 .

[0036] The environmental test device 2 is an example of an environment forming device, and in the example of this embodiment, is a temperature and humidity test device connected to the communication network 5. The temperature and humidity test device evaluates the performance, etc. of the object W by applying temperature stress and humidity stress to the object W. However, the environment forming device may be a heat treatment device, etc.

[0037] The environmental test device 2 has a control unit 11, an environmental control unit 12, a storage unit 13, and a connection unit 19. The control unit 11 is configured using a processor such as a CPU. The environmental control unit 12 is configured using a heating device, a cooling device, a humidifying device, a dehumidifying device, etc. The storage unit 13 is a chamber surrounded by a heat-insulating housing, and an object W is stored inside. The connection unit 19 is configured using a relay that is controlled to be turned on or off by the control unit 11. The object W is, for example, an electronic component such as a circuit board. The connection unit 19 may be disposed between the environmental test device 2 and the external control device 3.

[0038] The external control device 3 is a control device that externally controls the object W, and in this embodiment, is a power supply device for applying a current to the object W. The external control device 3 is externally connected to the object W via a relay provided in the connection unit 19. The control unit 11 connects the external control device 3 and the object W by turning on the relay (i.e., brings them into a conductive state), and disconnects the connection between the external control device 3 and the object W by turning off the relay (i.e., brings them into a disconnected state).

[0039] The operation terminal 4 is a personal computer or the like connected to the communication network 5. The operation terminal 4 has an input unit 21 such as a keyboard, a mouse, or a touch panel, a processing unit 22 such as a CPU, and a display unit 23 using a display device such as a liquid crystal display.

[0040] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the setting device 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the setting device 1 has a data processing unit 31, a data communication unit 32, and a data storage unit 33, which are connected to each other via a bus. The data processing unit 31 is configured using a processor (information processing device) such as a CPU. The data communication unit 32 is configured using a communication module corresponding to the communication method of the communication network 5 such as IP. The data storage unit 33 is configured using any computer-readable storage medium such as an HDD, SSD, or semiconductor memory. A program 50 is stored in the data storage unit 33. The data processing unit 31 has an acquisition unit 41, a processing unit 42, and an output unit 43 as functions realized by the CPU executing the program 50 read from the data storage unit 33.

[0041] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting process executed by the data processing unit 31.

[0042] First, in step SP11, the acquisition unit 41 acquires operation information by a user such as an operator, which is directed to a setting screen 60 (details of which will be described later) displayed on the display unit 23. The operator performs an operation on the setting screen 60 by operating the mouse of the input unit 21 or the like. As a result, operation information indicating the operation content by the operator is input to the operation terminal 4. The operation information is transmitted from the operation terminal 4 to the setting device 1 via the communication network 5. The acquisition unit 41 acquires, from the data communication unit 32, the operation information received by the data communication unit 32 from the operation terminal 4. The processing unit 42 performs an editing process of the setting screen 60 every time the acquisition unit 41 acquires operation information. That is, the processing unit 42 performs a display process of arranging and displaying a plurality of types of piece figures (setting parts) corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the operation control information on the setting screen 60 independently by type.

[0043] Next, in step SP12, the processing unit 42 generates operation control information for controlling the program operation of the environmental test device 2 based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit 41 in step SP11. That is, the processing unit 42 performs a generation process of generating operation control information by finalizing the setting contents of the setting screen 60 being edited based on the operation information of pressing the save button 71 described later. The operation control information includes a plurality of types of control setting items. In the example of this embodiment, the control setting items include the temperature condition of the storage unit 13, the humidity condition of the storage unit 13, and the connection condition of the external control device 3. However, the operation control information only needs to include two or more types of control setting items, and may include control setting items other than the temperature condition, the humidity condition, and the connection condition. Note that instead of a processing procedure for generating the operation control information after all operations by the operator are completed (step SP12 is executed only once after step SP11), a processing procedure for sequentially reflecting the operation contents in the operation control information each time an operation is performed by the operator (step SP11 and step SP12 are executed alternately and repeatedly) may be used.

[0044] Next, in step SP13, the output unit 43 outputs the operation control information generated by the processing unit 42 in step SP12. The operation control information output from the output unit 43 is transmitted from the data communication unit 32 to the environmental testing device 2 via the communication network 5. The control unit 11 controls the operation of the environment control unit 12 and the above-mentioned relay based on the received operation control information.

[0045] 4 is a simplified diagram showing an example of a setting screen 60 for operation control information. Image data for the setting screen 60 is transmitted from the setting device 1 to the operation terminal 4 via the communication network 5, and the setting screen 60 is displayed on the display unit 23 of the operation terminal 4. The operator edits the setting screen 60 by operating the mouse of the input unit 21, etc.

[0046] The save button 71 is pressed by a click operation or the like when finalizing the settings on the setting screen 60 being edited.

[0047] The delete button 72 is pressed by a click operation or the like when deleting the setting contents of the setting screen 60 being edited.

[0048] The setting screen 60 includes a plurality of icons resembling the shapes of puzzle pieces. In the example of this embodiment, a temperature piece 73, which is a piece graphic for setting a temperature condition, a humidity piece 74, which is a piece graphic for setting a humidity condition, and a connection piece 75, which is a piece graphic for setting a connection condition, are included.

[0049] The slider graphic 76 is adjusted by moving the slider left and right on the slider bar when changing the scale of the time axis of the piece arrangement display field 77 and the graph display field 78.

[0050] In the initial state before the start of editing, the common piece PS and the end piece PE are displayed in the piece arrangement display field 77. However, the display of the common piece PS and the end piece PE may be omitted.

[0051] The common piece PS is a piece figure for setting common conditions common to multiple types of control setting items, and is located at the beginning of the piece array. When the operator double-clicks or right-clicks the common piece PS, a detailed setting window for the common piece PS is displayed. As common conditions, start conditions for starting a test in the environmental test equipment 2, alarm conditions for performing safety operations, etc. can be set.

[0052] The end piece PE is a piece figure for setting the end condition after the operation control of the environmental testing device 2 ends, and is located at the end of the piece array. The operator can double-click or right-click the end piece PE to display a detailed setting window for the end piece PE. As the end condition, for example, "power off" which cuts off the supply of driving power to the environmental testing device 2, "stop" which ends the environmental control and connection control but maintains the supply of driving power, or "constant value operation" which switches to operation at arbitrarily set temperature and humidity values ​​can be selected.

[0053] In the graph display field 78, a graph showing the time transition of the set values ​​for the operational control information being edited is displayed for each of a plurality of types of control setting items. Note that the graph display field 78 may be omitted.

[0054] The operator uses the mouse of the input unit 21 or the like to drag and drop the temperature piece 73, humidity piece 74, and connection piece 75 to desired locations in the piece arrangement display field 77.

[0055] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which one temperature piece 73 is dragged and dropped into the piece arrangement display field 77 from the initial state shown in FIG. 4. The temperature piece 73 is placed between the common piece PS and the end piece PE as the temperature piece PA1. A semicircular shape is formed on both the left and right sides of the temperature piece 73 as the shape of the connecting portion connecting the two temperature pieces 73. In addition, a semicircular shape similar to the temperature piece 73 is formed on the right side of the common piece PS and the left side of the end piece PE. The position of the temperature piece PA1 is determined by fitting the semicircular shape of the temperature piece 73 into the semicircular shapes of the common piece PS and the end piece PE. When the operator drags and drops the temperature piece 73, the processing unit 42 highlights the area in which the temperature piece 73 is permitted to be placed, for example by coloring the area.

[0056] When the operator double-clicks or right-clicks the arranged temperature piece PA1, a detailed setting window for the temperature piece PA1 is displayed. In the detailed setting window, the operator can input detailed contents such as the set value of the temperature, the execution time of the temperature control, the presence or absence of the temperature gradient control, the set value of the temperature change rate, and the presence or absence of the exposure time control. The input may be direct input, or may be numerical selection or item selection using a pull-down menu. Direct input includes numerical input by clicking using a numeric keypad displayed on the screen, or numerical input using a keyboard. When the input of the detailed contents is completed, the input information is transmitted from the operation terminal 4 to the setting device 1, and the processing unit 42 creates a temperature graph KA corresponding to the detailed contents of the temperature piece PA1. The graph KA is displayed in the graph display field 78. The horizontal axis of the graph KA corresponds to the time, and the vertical axis corresponds to the set value. In addition, the width (horizontal dimension) of the temperature piece PA1 corresponds to the execution time of the temperature control. When the setting of the detailed contents is completed, the processing unit 42 adjusts the width of the temperature piece PA1 according to the setting contents. The operator can also change the width of the temperature piece PA1 by moving the right side of the temperature piece PA1 left or right using, for example, the mouse of the input unit 21. Width change information is transmitted from the operation terminal 4 to the setting device 1, and the processing unit 42 changes the execution time of the temperature control corresponding to the temperature piece PA1 and modifies the graph KA based on the change information.

[0057] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which three temperature pieces 73 have been dragged and dropped from the state shown in Fig. 5 onto the piece array display field 77. In the example shown in Fig. 6, the temperature value for the low temperature period is set by temperature piece PA1, the temperature change rate from the low temperature period to the high temperature period is set by temperature piece PA2, the temperature value for the high temperature period is set by temperature piece PA3, and the temperature change rate from the high temperature period to the low temperature period is set by temperature piece PA4. In this way, the control content corresponding to one period of the temperature cycle is set.

[0058] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the temperature pieces PA1 to PA4 have been copied from the state shown in FIG. 6. The operator selects a temperature piece group including the temperature pieces PA1 to PA4 by operating the mouse of the input unit 21 or the like, and drags and drops the temperature piece group to the copy destination. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the operator drags and drops the temperature piece group to the location immediately after the temperature piece PA4. Operation information by the operator is transmitted from the operation terminal 4 to the setting device 1. The processing unit 42 executes a copy process of the temperature piece group based on the received operation information, and updates the display contents of the piece arrangement display field 77 and the graph display field 78. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the temperature pieces PA5 to PA8, which are copies of the temperature pieces PA1 to PA4, are additionally arranged between the temperature piece PA4 and the end piece PE. In addition, the graph KA is extended so as to reflect the setting contents in response to the addition of the temperature pieces PA5 to PA8. The number of temperature pieces 73 to be copied is not limited to four, and may be one or more. In addition, the copy operation is not limited to dragging, and may be right-clicking, etc.

[0059] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which the four humidity pieces 74 and two connection pieces 75 have been dragged and dropped onto the piece arrangement display area 77 from the state shown in FIG.

[0060] The humidity pieces 74 are arranged between the common piece PS and the end piece PE as the humidity pieces PB1 to PB4. A triangular shape is formed on both the left and right sides of the humidity piece 74 as a shape of a connecting portion connecting the two humidity pieces 74. A triangular shape similar to the humidity piece 74 is also formed on the right side of the common piece PS and the left side of the end piece PE. The arrangement positions of the humidity pieces PB1 to PB4 are determined by fitting the triangular shape of the humidity piece 74 into the triangular shapes of the common piece PS and the end piece PE. However, it is not necessary to arrange the humidity piece 74 for a period in which humidity control is not performed, and the period may be left blank or a piece figure indicating humidity control off may be arranged. When the operator drags and drops the humidity piece 74, the processing unit 42 highlights the area in which the humidity piece 74 is allowed to be arranged by coloring the area.

[0061] When the operator double-clicks or right-clicks on the arranged humidity pieces PB1 to PB4, a detailed setting window for the humidity pieces PB1 to PB4 is displayed. In the detailed setting window, the operator can input detailed information such as the humidity setting value, the execution time of humidity control, whether or not humidity gradient control is performed, the setting value of the humidity change rate, and whether or not exposure time control is performed, independently of the temperature control and the connection control. The input may be direct input, or may be numerical selection or item selection using a pull-down menu. Direct input includes numerical input by clicking a numeric keypad displayed on the screen, or numerical input using a keyboard. When the input of the detailed information is completed, the input information is transmitted from the operation terminal 4 to the setting device 1, and the processing unit 42 creates a humidity graph KB corresponding to the detailed information of the humidity pieces PB1 to PB4. The graph KB is displayed in the graph display field 78. The horizontal axis of the graph KB corresponds to time, and the vertical axis corresponds to the setting value. The width (horizontal dimension) of the humidity pieces PB1 to PB4 corresponds to the execution time of the humidity control. When the detailed settings are completed, the processing unit 42 adjusts the widths of the humidity pieces PB1 to PB4 in accordance with the settings. As shown by the humidity piece PB3 in FIG. 8, for example, one humidity piece can be placed across multiple temperature pieces or multiple connection pieces, or the start or end point of the humidity piece can be placed without matching the start or end point of the temperature piece or connection piece. The operator can also change the widths of the humidity pieces PB1 to PB4 by moving the right sides of the humidity pieces PB1 to PB4 left or right by operating the mouse of the input unit 21, etc. Information on the change in width is transmitted from the operation terminal 4 to the setting device 1, and the processing unit 42 changes the execution time of the temperature control corresponding to the humidity pieces PB1 to PB4 and modifies the graph KB based on the change information.

[0062] The connection pieces 75 are arranged between the common piece PS and the end piece PE as the connection pieces PC1 and PC2. A rectangular shape is formed on both the left and right sides of the connection piece 75 as a shape of a connection part that connects the two connection pieces 75. In addition, a rectangular shape similar to the connection piece 75 is formed on the right side of the common piece PS and the left side of the end piece PE. The arrangement positions of the connection pieces PC1 and PC2 are determined by fitting the rectangular shape of the connection piece 75 into the rectangular shapes of the common piece PS and the end piece PE. However, it is not necessary to arrange the connection piece 75 during a period when the connection control is not executed, and the period may be left blank or a piece figure that means the connection control is off may be arranged. When the operator drags and drops the connection piece 75, the processing unit 42 highlights the area where the connection piece 75 is allowed to be arranged by coloring the area.

[0063] When the operator double-clicks or right-clicks the arranged connection pieces PC1 and PC2, a detailed setting window for the connection pieces PC1 and PC2 is displayed. In the detailed setting window, the operator can input detailed contents such as the on-period and off-period of the relay independently of the temperature control and humidity control. The input may be direct input, or may be numerical selection or item selection using a pull-down menu. Direct input includes numerical input by clicking a numeric keypad displayed on the screen, or numerical input using a keyboard. When the input of the detailed contents is completed, the input information is transmitted from the operation terminal 4 to the setting device 1, and the processing unit 42 creates a connection graph KC corresponding to the detailed contents of the connection pieces PC1 and PC2. The graph KC is displayed in the graph display field 78. The horizontal axis of the graph KC corresponds to time, and the vertical axis corresponds to the on state or off state of the relay. The width (horizontal dimension) of the connection pieces PC1 and PC2 corresponds to the execution time of the connection control. When the setting of the detailed contents is completed, the processing unit 42 adjusts the width of the connection pieces PC1 and PC2 according to the setting contents. As shown by the connection piece PC2 in Fig. 8, for example, one connection piece can be placed across multiple temperature pieces or multiple humidity pieces, or the start point or end point of the connection piece can be placed so as not to coincide with the start point or end point of the temperature piece or humidity piece. The operator can also change the width of the connection pieces PC1, PC2 by moving the right sides of the connection pieces PC1, PC2 left or right by operating the mouse of the input unit 21, etc. Information on the change in width is transmitted from the operation terminal 4 to the setting device 1, and the processing unit 42 changes the execution time of the connection control corresponding to the connection pieces PC1, PC2 and modifies the graph KC based on the change information.

[0064] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state where a change operation of the graph KA has been performed from the state shown in FIG. 8. The operator can change the graphs KA to KC displayed in the graph display field 78 by operating the mouse of the input unit 21 or the like. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the temperature setting value is corrected downward by dragging and dropping the change target part (graph line) of the graph KA in the period corresponding to the temperature piece PA7. When the change operation is completed, the change information is transmitted from the operation terminal 4 to the setting device 1, and the processing unit 42 corrects the graph KA in accordance with the change operation. The graph KA reflecting the correction content is displayed in the graph display field 78. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 9, the processing unit 42 corrects the graph KA also for the periods corresponding to the temperature pieces PA6 and PA8, which are the periods before and after the temperature piece PA7, in association with the change of the setting content for the period corresponding to the temperature piece PA7. However, this associated graph correction may be omitted. Also, FIG. 9 shows an example of a change operation targeting the graph KA, but similar changes can be made to the graphs KB and KC. Note that the modification of the settings is not limited to the operation of changing the graph, but can also be performed in the detailed setting windows of the temperature piece, humidity piece, or connection piece.

[0065] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration of an environmental test apparatus 2 according to a first modified example. The functions of the setting device 1 shown in FIG. 1 are implemented in the environmental test apparatus 2. The environmental test apparatus 2 includes a setting unit 14 having the same functions as the setting device 1. The setting unit 14 includes a data processing unit 31, a data communication unit 32, and a data storage unit 33 similar to those in FIG. 2. The data processing unit 31 includes an acquisition unit 41, a processing unit 42, and an output unit 43 similar to those in FIG. 2. The data communication unit 32 is connected to the control unit 11. The data processing unit 31 may be shared with the control unit 11 or a data processing unit (not shown) included in the environmental test apparatus 2. The data storage unit 33 may be shared with a data storage unit (not shown) included in the environmental test apparatus 2.

[0066] In addition, the function of the operation terminal 4 is implemented in the environmental test device 2. The environmental test device 2 includes an input unit 15 and a display unit 16 similar to the input unit 21 and the display unit 23 of the operation terminal 4. The input unit 15 and the display unit 16 may be common to the input unit and the display unit (not shown) of the environmental test device 2. However, the implementation of the input unit 15 and the display unit 16 in the environmental test device 2 may be omitted, and the image data of the setting screen 60 may be transmitted from the setting unit 14 to the operation terminal 4 via the communication network 5, and the operation information may be transmitted from the operation terminal 4 to the setting unit 14 via the communication network 5. In addition, the control unit 11 may or may not be connected to the operation terminal 4 via the communication network 5. In other words, the operation terminal 4 and the communication network 5 may be omitted.

[0067] With regard to the flowchart shown in FIG. 3, first, in step SP11, the acquisition unit 41 included in the setting unit 14 acquires operation information by a user such as an operator, which is targeted at the setting screen 60 displayed on the display unit 16. Image data of the setting screen 60 is input from the setting unit 14 to the display unit 16, and the setting screen 60 is displayed on the display unit 16. The operator performs an editing operation of the setting screen 60 by operating the touch panel of the input unit 15 or the like. As a result, operation information indicating the operation content by the operator is input to the input unit 15. The operation information is input from the input unit 15 to the setting unit 14. The acquisition unit 41 included in the setting unit 14 acquires the operation information input from the input unit 15.

[0068] Next, in step SP12, the processing unit 42 of the setting unit 14 generates operation control information for controlling the program operation of the environmental test device 2, based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit 41 in step SP11.

[0069] Next, in step SP13, the output unit 43 included in the setting unit 14 outputs the operation control information generated by the processing unit 42 in step SP12. The operation control information output from the output unit 43 is input to the control unit 11. The control unit 11 controls the operation of the environment control unit 12 and the above relays based on the input operation control information. Note that instead of a processing procedure in which operation control information is generated after all operations by the operator are completed (step SP12 is executed only once after step SP11), a processing procedure in which the operation content is sequentially reflected in the operation control information every time an operation is performed by the operator (step SP11 and step SP12 are executed alternately and repeatedly) may be used.

[0070] The acquisition unit 41 of the setting unit 14 acquires operation information by a user, which is directed to the setting screen 60 of the operation control information displayed on the display unit 16. The processing unit 42 of the setting unit 14 performs a display process for arranging and displaying, on the setting screen 60, a plurality of types of piece figures (temperature piece 73, humidity piece 74, and connection piece 75) corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the operation control information, independently by type, based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit 41. The processing unit 42 of the setting unit 14 also performs a generation process for generating operation control information based on the arranged information. The output unit 43 of the setting unit 14 outputs the operation control information generated by the processing unit 42. The control unit 11 controls the operation of the environment control unit 12 and the above relay, based on the operation control information input from the output unit 43.

[0071] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration of an environmental test device 2 according to a second modified example. The function of the setting device 1 shown in FIG. 1 is implemented in an operation terminal 4. The operation terminal 4 includes a setting unit 14 having the same function as the setting device 1. The setting unit 14 includes a data processing unit 31, a data communication unit 32, and a data storage unit 33 similar to those in FIG. 2. The data processing unit 31 includes an acquisition unit 41, a processing unit 42, and an output unit 43 similar to those in FIG. 2. The data processing unit 31 may be shared with the processing unit 22 included in the operation terminal 4. The data storage unit 33 may be shared with a data storage unit (not shown) included in the operation terminal 4. The acquisition unit 41 included in the setting unit 14 acquires operation information by a user, which is targeted at the setting screen 60 of the operation control information displayed on the display unit 23. The processing unit 42 of the setting unit 14 performs a display process for arranging and displaying, on the setting screen 60, a plurality of types of piece figures (temperature piece 73, humidity piece 74, and connection piece 75) corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the operation control information, independently by type, based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit 41. The processing unit 42 of the setting unit 14 also performs a generation process for generating operation control information based on the information to be arranged. The output unit 43 of the setting unit 14 outputs the operation control information generated by the processing unit 42. The operation terminal 4 transmits the operation control information output from the output unit 43 to the environmental test device 2 via the communication network 5. The control unit 11 controls the operation of the environment control unit 12 and the above relays based on the operation control information received from the operation terminal 4. As in the above embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a processing procedure for generating operation control information is performed after all operations by the operator are completed (step SP12 is executed only once after step SP11 in FIG. 3), or alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a processing procedure for sequentially reflecting the operation contents in the operation control information each time the operator performs an operation (steps SP11 and SP12 in FIG. 3 are repeatedly executed alternately). Note that instead of connecting the operation terminal 4 to the communication network 5, the operation control information generated by the setting unit 14 of the operation terminal 4 may be stored in a storage medium such as a USB memory, and the control unit 11 may read out the operation control information from the storage medium.

[0072] In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the temperature piece, humidity piece, and connection piece have different shapes, but instead of different shapes, they may be visually distinguishable by making the color of the entire piece figure or the color of the frame different, etc. This makes it possible to regulate the placement of the piece figures so that connections of the same type of piece figures are permitted and connections of different types of piece figures are prohibited, thereby making it possible to prevent erroneous settings due to operator errors.

[0073] According to this embodiment, the processing unit 42 performs a display process of arranging and displaying a plurality of types of piece figures corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the operation control information on the setting screen 60 independently by type, based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit 41, and a generation process of generating operation control information based on the arranged information. Therefore, when changing the setting value of only one control setting item, the complicated work of dividing the test steps into small sections and setting them is not required, and the efficiency of the data input work by the operator can be improved.

[0074] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the width of the arranged piece figures represents the execution time of the control, so that the operator can easily visually grasp the execution time of the control.

[0075] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the operator can easily change the execution time of a control by changing the width of the piece figure.

[0076] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the shape of the connection parts between piece figures differs depending on the type of control setting item, so that the operator cannot connect different types of piece figures together, thereby making it possible to avoid erroneous settings in advance.

[0077] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the end point of the operation control can be visually clarified by the end piece PE at the end of the array, and the operator can arbitrarily set an end condition in the end piece PE.

[0078] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the operator can easily set repetition by selecting and copying a group of piece figures.

[0079] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the graphs KA to KC allow the operator to easily visually grasp the time transition of the setting values ​​of the control setting items.

[0080] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the operator can easily change the setting values ​​of the control setting items by performing change operations on the graphs KA to KC. [Explanation of symbols]

[0081] 1 Setting device 2. Environmental testing equipment 4 Operation terminal 11 Control section 12 Environmental Control Section 13 Storage unit 31 Data Processing Unit 33 Data storage unit 41 Acquisition Department 42 Processing section 43 Output section 50 Programs 60 Setting screen 73 Temperature Piece 74 Humidity Piece 75 Connecting Pieces 77 Piece arrangement display column 78 Graph display area KA~KC graph W Object

Claims

1. A setting device for setting operation control information for controlling the operation of an environment forming device, An acquisition unit that acquires operation information by a user regarding the setting of the driving control information; a processing unit that performs a process of arranging and displaying, on a setting screen, a plurality of types of setting parts corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the driving control information, based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit, independently by type, and a process of generating the driving control information based on the arranged information; an output unit that outputs the operation control information generated by the processing unit; A setting device comprising:

2. The setting device according to claim 1 , wherein a width of the arranged setting parts represents an execution time of a control corresponding to the setting part.

3. The setting device according to claim 2 , wherein the processing unit is capable of changing a width of the arranged setting parts based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit.

4. 4. The setting device according to claim 1, wherein a shape of a connecting portion that connects two setting parts differs depending on the types of the plurality of control setting items.

5. The processing unit is capable of setting a termination condition after the operational control of the environmental forming device is terminated in the last setting part of an array of multiple setting parts based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit.

6. 6. The setting device according to claim 1, wherein the processing unit is capable of copying a group of setting parts including at least one setting part, based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit.

7. 7. The setting device according to claim 1, wherein the processing section performs processing for creating a graph showing time transitions of setting values ​​for each of the plurality of types of control setting items.

8. The setting device according to claim 7 , wherein the processing unit is capable of changing the setting value based on change operation information of the graph acquired by the acquisition unit.

9. A storage section for storing an object; An environment control unit for controlling an environment within the container; Equipped with 9. An environment forming device, wherein the environment control section is controlled based on operation control information input from a setting device according to claim 1.

10. A processor mounted on a setting device that sets operation control information for controlling the operation of the environment forming device, An acquisition step of acquiring operation information by a user regarding the setting of the driving control information; a processing step of arranging and displaying a plurality of types of setting parts corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the driving control information on a setting screen independently by type based on the operation information acquired in the acquisition step, and generating the driving control information based on the arranged information; an output step of outputting the operation control information generated in the processing step; A program to execute.

11. A storage section for storing an object; An environment control unit for controlling an environment within the container; A display unit; An environment forming device comprising: A setting unit for setting operation control information for controlling the operation of the environment forming device is further provided, The setting unit is An acquisition unit that acquires operation information by a user regarding the setting of the driving control information; a processing unit that performs a process of arranging and displaying, on a setting screen, a plurality of types of setting parts corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the driving control information, based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit, independently by type, and a process of generating the driving control information based on the arranged information; an output unit that outputs the operation control information generated by the processing unit; An environment forming device having the above structure.

12. A setting method for setting operation control information for controlling an operation of an environment forming device, comprising: An information processing device, Acquire operation information by a user regarding the setting of the driving control information; Based on the acquired operation information, a plurality of types of setting parts corresponding to a plurality of types of control setting items included in the driving control information are arranged and displayed independently by type on a setting screen, and the driving control information is generated based on the arranged information; Outputting the generated operational control information. How to set it up.

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