Setting method, computer program stored in a non-transient memory medium, computer-readable non-transient memory medium, driving system, setting device, driving device and electric actuator

Abstract

A setting method for setting specification information in a driving device (14) that drives an electric actuator (12), wherein when an electric actuator is connected to the driving device, the setting method comprises: a acquiring step in which an acquiring unit (42) acquires specification information corresponding to the connected electric actuator from a specification information storage unit (46) that stores specification information, which is information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator, and a setting step in which a setting unit (44) sets the specification information acquired from the acquiring unit to the driving device.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a setting method, a program, a computer-readable non-transient storage medium, a driving system, a setting device, a driving device, and an electric actuator. Background Technology

[0002] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2012-108608 below discloses a drive control device for an actuator. The drive control device for an actuator performs drive control of the actuator. The actuator has a displacement member and a drive unit. The drive unit, for example, uses a linear motor to displace the displacement member. The problem to be solved

[0003] Recently, there is a demand for superior setting methods, programs, computer-readable non-transient memory media, driving systems, setting devices, driving devices, and electric actuators. means of solving the problem

[0004] A first aspect of the present disclosure is a setting method for setting specification information in a driving device that drives an electric actuator, wherein, when the electric actuator is connected to the driving device, the setting method comprises: an acquisition step in which an acquisition unit acquires specification information corresponding to the connected electric actuator from a specification information storage unit that stores specification information, which is information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator, and a setting step in which a setting unit sets the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit to the driving device.

[0005] A second aspect of the present disclosure is a program, and said program executes the setting method of the first aspect on a computer.

[0006] A third aspect of the present disclosure is a computer-readable non-transient memory medium, and said memory medium stores a program of the second aspect.

[0007] A fourth aspect of the present disclosure is a driving system having a driving device for driving an electric actuator, wherein, when the electric actuator is connected to the driving device, the driving system comprises an acquisition unit for acquiring specification information corresponding to the electric actuator connected to the driving device from a specification information storage unit that stores specification information, which is information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator, and a setting unit for setting the specification information acquired from the acquisition unit to the driving device.

[0008] A fifth aspect of the present disclosure is a setting device provided in a driving system of the fourth aspect, said setting device is connected to said driving device, said setting device comprises said acquisition unit, said setting unit and said specification information storage unit.

[0009] A sixth aspect of the present invention is a driving device included in the driving system of the fourth aspect, and said driving device comprises the acquisition unit and the setting unit.

[0010] A seventh aspect of the present invention is an electric actuator included in the driving system of the fourth aspect, and said electric actuator is equipped with the specification information storage unit.

[0011] Through the present invention, a superior setting method, program, computer-readable non-transient memory medium, driving system, setting device, driving device, and electric actuator can be provided.

[0012] The above objectives, features, and advantages will be easily understood through the description of the following embodiments, which can be explained with reference to the attached drawings. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0013] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a driving system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electric actuator according to a first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a driving device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a setting device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating specification information setting processing performed in a setting device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block of a driving device according to a second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the specification information setting process performed in a driving device according to a second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an electric actuator according to a third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a driving device according to a third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the specification information setting process performed in a driving device according to a third embodiment. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0014] Types of electric actuators include slider types, rod types, and rotary tables. For example, in a slider-type electric actuator, the rotational motion of the electric motor is converted into linear motion by a linear motion mechanism, moving the slide table along a linear guide.

[0015] For electric actuators, specifications are defined according to the model. Information regarding electric actuator specifications is necessary for operating the actuator and is managed as specification data. Electric actuator specifications refer, for example, to the minimum and maximum speeds that can be set for the actuator. Specifications vary depending on the model of the electric actuator.

[0016] The electric actuator is connected to a drive unit and is driven based on a drive signal transmitted from the drive unit. The drive unit has multiple ports, and one electric actuator is connected to each port. Specification information for the electric actuator is set for each port in the drive unit.

[0017] Typically, the model of the electric actuator connected to the drive unit is predetermined. Therefore, at the time the manufacturer ships the drive unit, the specification information of the electric actuator connected to the drive unit is set in the said drive unit.

[0018] On the other hand, to increase the versatility of the drive unit, manufacturers sometimes ship the drive unit without setting specification information. Such a drive unit is called a Blank Controller. When an electric actuator is connected to a drive unit that is a Blank Controller, the user must set the specification information of the electric actuator to be connected to the drive unit.

[0019] However, if the user sets incorrect specification information to the drive unit, there is a risk of defects occurring in the drive unit and the electric actuator.

[0020] In the present disclosure, specification information of an electric actuator connected to a driving device is automatically set in the driving device. This allows for the suppression of defects in the driving device and the electric actuator.

[0021] [First Embodiment]

[0022] [Configuration of the Drive System]

[0023] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a driving system (10) according to the present embodiment. The driving system (10) is equipped with an electric actuator (12), a driving device (14), and a setting device (16).

[0024] The electric actuator (12) of the present embodiment is a slider-type electric actuator. The electric actuator (12) has an electric motor (18), a slide table (20), and a linear guide (22). The electric actuator (12) converts the rotational motion of the electric motor (18) into linear motion through a linear motion mechanism (omitted in the drawing) to move the slide table (20) along the linear guide (22). The type of electric actuator (12) is not limited to a slider type and may be of other types such as a rod type or a rotary table.

[0025] The driving device (14) has a plurality of ports (24). One electric actuator (12) may be connected to each port (24). The driving device (14) drives the electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24) based on a ladder program or the like created by a user. The driving device (14) may be a device having a single port (24).

[0026] The setting device (16) is, for example, a personal computer. Setting software is installed on the setting device (16). By the setting software, specification information of the electric actuator (12) is set in the driving device (14). When the specification information of the electric actuator (12) is set in the driving device (14), the setting device (16) is connected to the driving device (14). Other configuration devices may be included between the driving device (14) and the setting device (16). Other configuration devices include, for example, a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), a gateway unit, a hub, etc. When the driving device (14) drives the electric actuator (12), the setting device (16) may not be connected to the driving device (14).

[0027] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electric actuator (12) according to the present embodiment. The electric actuator (12) has a memory unit (26). The memory unit (26) is a computer-readable non-transient memory medium. The memory unit (26) is, for example, a non-volatile memory. Examples of non-volatile memory include ROM (Read Only Memory), flash memory, etc.

[0028] The memory unit (26) has an identification information memory unit (28). The identification information memory unit (28) stores unique identification information and model identification information of the electric actuator (12). The unique identification information is, for example, a serial number (manufacturing number). A different number is assigned as unique identification information for each individual electric actuator (12). The unique identification information may include characters, symbols, etc., in addition to numbers. The model identification information is, for example, a model number (model name, product model number) of the electric actuator (12). A different number is assigned as model identification information for each model of the electric actuator (12). The model identification information may include characters, symbols, etc., in addition to numbers.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a driving device (14) according to the present embodiment. The driving device (14) has an arithmetic unit (30) and a memory unit (32). The arithmetic unit (30) is, for example, a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). The arithmetic unit (30) has a control unit (34). The control unit (34) can be realized by executing a program stored in the memory unit (32) in the arithmetic unit (30). At least a portion of the control unit (34) may be realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array). At least a portion of the control unit (34) may be realized by an electronic circuit including a discrete device.

[0030] The control unit (34) generates a driving signal based on a ladder program or the like written by the user. The generated driving signal is output to an electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24).

[0031] The memory unit (32) may be composed of volatile memory, which is omitted from the drawing, and non-volatile memory, which is omitted from the drawing. Volatile memory is, for example, RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. Non-volatile memory is, for example, ROM, flash memory, etc. Data, etc. is stored in volatile memory, for example. Programs, tables, maps, etc. are stored in non-volatile memory, for example. At least a portion of the memory unit (32) may be provided in the aforementioned processor, integrated circuit, etc. At least a portion of the memory unit (32) may be mounted in a device connected to the driving device (14) via a network.

[0032] The memory unit (32) has a setting specification information memory unit (36). The setting specification information memory unit (36) stores specification information of an electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24) of the driving device (14). The specification information is information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator (12) as described above. The specifications of the electric actuator (12) are, for example, the minimum speed and maximum speed that can be set for the electric actuator (12) as described above. As described above, the specifications of the electric actuator (12) vary depending on the model of the electric actuator (12).

[0033] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a setting device (16) according to the present embodiment. The setting device (16) has a calculation unit (38) and a memory unit (40).

[0034] The operation unit (38) is, for example, a processor such as a CPU or GPU. The operation unit (38) has an acquisition unit (42) and a setting unit (44). The acquisition unit (42) and the setting unit (44) can be realized by executing a program stored in the memory unit (40) in the operation unit (38). At least part of the acquisition unit (42) and the setting unit (44) may be realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or FPGA. At least part of the acquisition unit (42) and the setting unit (44) may be realized by an electronic circuit including a discrete device.

[0035] The acquisition unit (42) acquires model identification information of the electric actuator (12) from the electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24) of the driving device (14). As previously described, the model identification information is, for example, the model number (model name, product model number) of the electric actuator (12). The acquisition unit (42) acquires specification information of the electric actuator (12) corresponding to the acquired model identification information from the specification information storage unit (46) of the storage unit (40) described later. The specification information is, as previously mentioned, information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator (12). The specifications of the electric actuator (12) are, for example, the minimum speed, maximum speed, etc. that can be set for the electric actuator (12), as previously mentioned.

[0036] The setting unit (44) sets the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit (42) in the driving device (14). More specifically, the setting unit (44) stores the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit (42) in the setting specification information storage unit (36) provided in the driving device (14). Accordingly, the specification information of the electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24) is stored in the setting specification information storage unit (36).

[0037] The memory unit (40) is a computer-readable non-transient memory medium. The memory unit (40) may be composed of volatile memory, which is omitted from the drawing, and non-volatile memory, which is omitted from the drawing. Volatile memory is, for example, RAM, etc. Non-volatile memory is, for example, ROM, flash memory, etc. Data, etc., is stored, for example, in volatile memory. Programs, tables, maps, etc., are stored, for example, in non-volatile memory. At least a portion of the memory unit (40) may be provided in the aforementioned processor, integrated circuit, etc. At least a portion of the memory unit (40) may be mounted in a device connected to the setting device (16) via a network.

[0038] The memory unit (40) has a specification information memory unit (46). The specification information memory unit (46) stores specification information for each model of the electric actuator (12).

[0039] [Regarding the specifications of electric actuators]

[0040] An example of the specifications of an electric actuator (12) is described below.

[0041] Examples of specifications related to the characteristics of the electric actuator (12) include ‘minimum speed’, ‘maximum speed’, ‘maximum acceleration’, ‘maximum travel position’, ‘maximum compression torque’, and ‘gear ratio’.

[0042] 'Minimum speed' is the lowest value of the speed that can be set as the movement speed of the slide table (20) of the electric actuator (12). 'Maximum speed' is the highest value of the speed that can be set as the movement speed of the slide table (20). 'Maximum acceleration' is the maximum value of the acceleration that can be set as the movement acceleration of the slide table (20). 'Maximum movement position' is the maximum value of the position that can be set as the movement position of the slide table (20). 'Maximum compression torque' is the maximum value of the compression torque that can be set for the electric actuator (12). 'Gear ratio' is the gear ratio of the electric actuator (12).

[0043] Examples of specifications regarding alarm thresholds include 'overspeed level' and 'power abnormality level'.

[0044] The 'overspeed level' is a threshold for outputting an alarm when the movement speed of the slide table (20) becomes excessively high. An alarm is output when the movement speed of the slide table (20) exceeds the speed defined as the 'overspeed level'. The 'power abnormal level' is a threshold for outputting an alarm when the voltage of the power supply, which is omitted from the drawing, becomes excessively high or low. An alarm is output when the voltage of the power supply deviates from the voltage range defined as the 'power abnormal level'.

[0045] Examples of specifications regarding the characteristics of the electric motor (18) include 'inertia', 'rated current', 'motor resistance', 'motor inductance', 'motor current gain', etc. Examples of specifications regarding the control characteristic gain include 'PID (Proportional-Integral-Differential) gain', 'weakening magnetic field', 'regenerative ratio', 'advance command', etc. These are information necessary for the driving device (14) to control the electric actuator (12).

[0046] [Processing specification information settings]

[0047] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the specification information setting process performed in the setting device (16) according to the present embodiment.

[0048] In step S1, the acquisition unit (42) acquires model identification information of each electric actuator (12) from the electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24) of the driving device (14). As previously mentioned, the model identification information is, for example, the model number (model name, product model number) of the electric actuator (12). Then, the process moves to step S2.

[0049] In step S2, the acquisition unit (42) acquires specification information of the electric actuator (12) corresponding to the acquired model identification information from the specification information storage unit (46). As previously explained, the specification information is information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator (12). As previously explained, the specifications of the electric actuator (12) include, for example, the minimum speed and maximum speed that can be set for the electric actuator (12). Then, the process moves to step S3.

[0050] In step S3, the setting unit (44) sets the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit (42) in the driving device (14). More specifically, the setting unit (44) stores the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit (42) in the setting specification information storage unit (36) provided in the driving device (14). Accordingly, the specification information of the electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24) is stored in the setting specification information storage unit (36). After that, the specification information setting process is terminated.

[0051] [Second Embodiment]

[0052] In the first embodiment, a specification information storage unit (46) is installed in the memory unit (40) of the setting device (16). Also, in the first embodiment, specification information of the electric actuator (12) is set in the driving device (14) by the setting device (16).

[0053] In contrast, in this embodiment, a specification information storage unit (52) is installed in the memory unit (32) of the driving device (14). In addition, in this embodiment, specification information of the electric actuator (12) is set in the driving device (14) by the driving device (14).

[0054] The configuration of the electric actuator (12) of this embodiment is the same as the configuration of the electric actuator (12) of the first embodiment (Fig. 1, Fig. 2).

[0055] FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a driving device (14) according to the present embodiment. The driving device (14) has a calculation unit (30) and a memory unit (32).

[0056] The memory unit (32) has a specification information memory unit (52) and a setting specification information memory unit (36). The specification information memory unit (52) stores specification information for each model of the electric actuator (12). The setting specification information memory unit (36) stores specification information for the electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24) of the driving device (14).

[0057] The operation unit (30) has an acquisition unit (48), a setting unit (50), and a control unit (34). The acquisition unit (48) acquires model identification information of an electric actuator (12) from an electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24) of a driving device (14). The acquisition unit (48) acquires specification information of the electric actuator (12) corresponding to the acquired model identification information from a specification information storage unit (52).

[0058] The setting unit (50) sets the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit (48) in the driving device (14). More specifically, the setting unit (50) stores the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit (48) in the setting specification information storage unit (36) provided in the driving device (14). Accordingly, the specification information of the electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24) is stored in the setting specification information storage unit (36).

[0059] The control unit (34) generates a driving signal based on a ladder program or the like created by the user. The driving signal generated by the control unit (34) is output to an electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24).

[0060] In the first embodiment, when the specification information of the electric actuator (12) is set in the driving device (14), the setting device (16) is connected to the driving device (14). In this embodiment, when the specification information of the electric actuator (12) is set in the driving device (14), the setting device (16) may not be connected to the driving device (14).

[0061] [Processing specification information settings]

[0062] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the specification information setting process performed in the driving device (14) according to the present embodiment.

[0063] In step S11, the acquisition unit (48) acquires model identification information of each electric actuator (12) from the electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24). As previously explained, the model identification information is, for example, the model number (model name, product model number) of the electric actuator (12). Then, the process moves to step S12.

[0064] In step S12, the acquisition unit (48) acquires specification information of the electric actuator (12) corresponding to the acquired model identification information from the specification information storage unit (52) provided in the driving device (14). As previously mentioned, the specification information is information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator (12). As previously mentioned, the specifications of the electric actuator (12) are, for example, the minimum speed, maximum speed, etc. that can be set for the electric actuator (12). Then, the process moves to step S13.

[0065] In step S13, the setting unit (50) sets the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit (48) in the driving device (14). More specifically, the setting unit (50) stores the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit (48) in the setting specification information storage unit (36) provided in the driving device (14). After that, the specification information setting process is terminated.

[0066] [Third Embodiment]

[0067] In the first embodiment, a specification information storage unit (46) is installed in the memory unit (40) of the setting device (16). Also, in the first embodiment, specification information of the electric actuator (12) is set in the driving device (14) by the setting device (16).

[0068] In contrast, in the present embodiment, a specification information storage unit (54) is installed in the memory unit (26) of the electric actuator (12). In addition, in the present embodiment, the specification information of the electric actuator (12) is set in the driving unit (14) by the driving unit (14).

[0069] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an electric actuator (12) according to the present embodiment. The electric actuator (12) has a memory unit (26).

[0070] The memory unit (26) has an identification information memory unit (28) and a specification information memory unit (54). The identification information memory unit (28) stores unique identification information and model identification information of the electric actuator (12). The unique identification information is, for example, a serial number (manufacturing number) as previously described. The model identification information is, for example, a model number (model name, product model number) of the electric actuator (12) as previously described.

[0071] The specification information storage unit (54) stores specification information of the electric actuator (12) equipped with the specification information storage unit (54). The specification information storage unit (46) of the setting device (16) of the first embodiment and the specification information storage unit (52) of the driving device (14) of the second embodiment store specification information of multiple types of electric actuators (12) that can be connected to the driving device (14). Meanwhile, the specification information storage unit (54) of the electric actuator (12) of the present embodiment stores only the specification information of the electric actuator (12) equipped with the specification information storage unit (54).

[0072] FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a driving device (14) according to the present embodiment. The driving device (14) has a calculation unit (30) and a memory unit (32).

[0073] The memory unit (32) has a setting specification information memory unit (36). The setting specification information memory unit (36) stores specification information of an electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24) of the driving device (14).

[0074] The operation unit (30) has an acquisition unit (48), a setting unit (50), and a control unit (34). The acquisition unit (48) acquires specification information of an electric actuator (12) from a specification information storage unit (54) of an electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24).

[0075] The setting unit (50) sets the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit (48) in the driving device (14). Accordingly, the specification information of the electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24) is stored in the setting specification information storage unit (36).

[0076] The control unit (34) generates a driving signal based on a ladder program or the like created by the user. The driving signal generated by the control unit (34) is output to an electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24).

[0077] In the first embodiment, when the specification information of the electric actuator (12) is set in the driving device (14), the setting device (16) is connected to the driving device (14). In this embodiment, when the specification information of the electric actuator (12) is set in the driving device (14), the setting device (16) may not be connected to the driving device (14).

[0078] [Processing specification information settings]

[0079] FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the specification information setting process performed in the driving device (14) according to the present embodiment.

[0080] In step S21, the acquisition unit (48) acquires specification information of the electric actuator (12) from the specification information storage unit (54) provided in the electric actuator (12) connected to each port (24). As previously explained, the specification information is information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator (12). As previously explained, the specifications of the electric actuator (12) are, for example, the minimum speed, maximum speed, etc. that can be set for the electric actuator (12). Then, the process moves to step S22.

[0081] In step S22, the setting unit (50) sets the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit (48) in the driving device (14). More specifically, the setting unit (50) stores the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit (48) in the setting specification information storage unit (36) provided in the driving device (14). After that, the specification information setting process is terminated.

[0082] [Other embodiments]

[0083] In the first embodiment, the setting device (16) obtains specification information of the electric actuator (12) from the specification information storage unit (46) of the setting device (16) and sets the specification information of the electric actuator (12) to the driving device (14). Alternatively, the driving device (14) may obtain specification information of the electric actuator (12) from the specification information storage unit (46) of the setting device (16) and set the specification information of the electric actuator (12) to the driving device (14).

[0084] In the second embodiment, the driving device (14) acquires specification information of the driving device (14) from the specification information storage unit (52) of the driving device (14) and sets specification information of the electric actuator (12) in the driving device (14). Alternatively, the setting device (16) may acquire specification information of the driving device (14) from the specification information storage unit (52) of the driving device (14) and set specification information of the electric actuator (12) in the driving device (14).

[0085] In the third embodiment, the driving device (14) obtains specification information of the electric actuator (12) from the specification information storage unit (54) of the electric actuator (12) and sets the specification information of the electric actuator (12) in the driving device (14). Alternatively, the setting device (16) may obtain specification information of the electric actuator (12) from the specification information storage unit (54) provided in the electric actuator (12) and set the specification information of the electric actuator (12) in the driving device (14).

[0086] The following additional notes regarding the above embodiment are disclosed.

[0087] (Appendix 1)

[0088] A setting method for setting specification information in a driving device (14) that drives an electric actuator (12), wherein when the electric actuator is connected to the driving device, the setting method comprises: an acquisition step in which an acquisition unit (42) acquires specification information corresponding to the connected electric actuator from a specification information storage unit (46) that stores specification information, which is information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator; and a setting step in which a setting unit (44) sets the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit to the driving device. By doing so, defects in the driving device and the electric actuator can be suppressed.

[0089] (Appendix 2)

[0090] In the method for setting Appendix 1, in the acquisition step, the acquisition unit may acquire the specification information from the specification information storage unit equipped in the electric actuator. This allows for the suppression of defects in the driving device and the electric actuator.

[0091] (Appendix 3)

[0092] In the method for setting Appendix 1, in the acquisition step, the acquisition unit may acquire the specification information from the specification information storage unit equipped in the driving device. This allows for the suppression of defects in the driving device and the electric actuator.

[0093] (Appendix 4)

[0094] In the setting method of Appendix 1, a setting device sets the specification information to the driving device, and the setting device has the acquisition unit, the setting unit, and the specification information storage unit, and in the acquisition step, the acquisition unit having the setting device may acquire the specification information from the specification information storage unit having the setting device. By doing so, defects in the driving device and the electric actuator can be suppressed.

[0095] (Appendix 5)

[0096] As a program, the program executes any one of the setting methods in Appendix 1 to 4 on the computer. By doing so, defects in the drive device and electric actuator can be suppressed.

[0097] (Appendix 6)

[0098] As a computer-readable non-transient storage medium, said storage medium stores the program of Booklet 5. This can suppress defects in the driving device and electric actuator.

[0099] (Appendix 7)

[0100] A driving system (10) equipped with a driving device for driving an electric actuator, wherein the driving system comprises, when the electric actuator is connected to the driving device, a specification information storage unit that stores specification information, which is information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator, a acquiring unit that acquires specification information corresponding to the electric actuator connected to the driving device, and a setting unit that sets the specification information acquired from the acquiring unit to the driving device. By doing so, defects in the driving device and the electric actuator can be suppressed.

[0101] (Appendix 8)

[0102] In the drive system of Appendix 7, the specification information storage unit may be provided in the electric actuator. This can suppress defects in the drive device and the electric actuator.

[0103] (Appendix 9)

[0104] In the drive system of Appendix 7, the specification information storage unit may be provided in the drive device. This allows for the suppression of defects in the drive device and the electric actuator.

[0105] (Appendix 10)

[0106] In the driving system of Appendix 7, the acquisition unit, the setting unit, and the specification information storage unit may be provided in a setting device connected to the driving device. This allows for the suppression of defects in the driving device and the electric actuator.

[0107] (Appendix 11)

[0108] This is a setting device for the drive system of Appendix 10. This allows for the suppression of defects in the drive device and electric actuator.

[0109] (Appendix 12)

[0110] As a driving device of any one of the driving systems in Appendix 7 to 9, said driving device is equipped with the acquisition unit and the setting unit. By doing so, defects in the driving device and the electric actuator can be suppressed.

[0111] (Appendix 13)

[0112] This is an electric actuator of the drive system of Appendix 8. This can suppress defects in the drive device and the electric actuator.

[0113] Although the present disclosure has been described in detail, the present disclosure is not limited to the individual embodiments mentioned above. Various additions, substitutions, changes, and partial deletions are possible for these embodiments without departing from the essence of the present disclosure or without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure derived from the claims and equivalents. Furthermore, these embodiments may be implemented in combination. For example, the order of each operation or the order of each process in the embodiments mentioned above are presented as examples and are not limited thereto. The same applies to cases where numerical values ​​or formulas are used in the description of the embodiments mentioned above.

Claims

Claim 1 A setting method for setting specification information in a driving device (14) that drives an electric actuator (12), wherein when the electric actuator is connected to the driving device, the method comprises: a setting step in which a acquiring unit (42) acquires specification information corresponding to the connected electric actuator from a specification information storage unit (46) that stores specification information, which is information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator, and a setting step in which a setting unit (44) sets the specification information acquired by the acquiring unit to the driving device. Claim 2 A setting method according to claim 1, wherein in the acquisition step, the acquisition unit acquires the specification information from the specification information storage unit provided in the electric actuator. Claim 3 A setting method according to claim 1, wherein in the acquisition step, the acquisition unit acquires the specification information from the specification information storage unit provided in the driving device. Claim 4 A setting method according to claim 1, wherein a setting device sets the specification information to the driving device, and the setting device has the acquisition unit, the setting unit, and the specification information storage unit, and in the acquisition step, the acquisition unit having the setting device acquires the specification information from the specification information storage unit having the setting device. Claim 5 A program for executing the setting method of any one of claims 1 to 4 on a computer. Claim 6 A computer-readable non-transient storage medium storing the program of claim 5. Claim 7 A driving system (10) having a driving device for driving an electric actuator, wherein when the electric actuator is connected to the driving device, the driving system has a specification information storage unit that stores specification information, which is information regarding the specifications of the electric actuator, a specification information corresponding to the electric actuator connected to the driving device, a acquiring unit that acquires the specification information corresponding to the electric actuator connected to the driving device, and a setting unit that sets the specification information acquired from the acquiring unit to the driving device. Claim 8 In claim 7, the specification information memory unit is a driving system provided in the electric actuator. Claim 9 In claim 7, the specification information memory unit is a driving system provided in the driving device. Claim 10 In claim 7, the acquisition unit, the setting unit, and the specification information memory unit are provided in a setting unit connected to the driving unit, in a driving system. Claim 11 Setting device of the driving system of claim 10. Claim 12 A driving device as a driving system of any one of claims 7 to 9, comprising the acquisition unit and the setting unit. Claim 13 Electric actuator of the drive system of claim 8.

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