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本發明關於一種負載控制系統,更特別地,係關於一種包含被設定以於一操作模式或一登記模式下操作之操作控制終端與一操作終端之負載控制系統。The present invention relates to a load control system, and more particularly to a load control system including an operation control terminal and an operation terminal that are set to operate in an operation mode or a registration mode.
舉例來說,2003年7月所公布之日本專利申請公開號P2003-37879A一案揭示了一種傳輸控制單元(主要站台)與不同的終端(次要站台)。終端(terminal)包括操作終端與控制終端,彼此可在傳輸控制單元的控制下透過同步資料鏈結控制(synchronous data link control,SDLC)通訊。也就是說,傳輸控制單元具有對應關係(correspondence relationship),用以將每一個控制終端關聯至任何一個操作終端,並回應任何操作終端(特別是一開關)的操作,控制一連接到至少一個與操作終端相關的控制終端之負載。該對應關係定義用於型態控制、群組控制等等的不同關係。For example, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. P2003-37879A, published in July 2003, discloses a transmission control unit (primary station) and a different terminal (secondary station). The terminal includes an operation terminal and a control terminal, and can communicate with each other under the control of the transmission control unit through synchronous data link control (SDLC). That is, the transmission control unit has a correspondence relationship for associating each control terminal to any one of the operation terminals, and responding to the operation of any operation terminal (especially a switch), controlling a connection to at least one The load of the control terminal related to the operation terminal. This correspondence defines different relationships for type control, group control, and the like.
因此,由於傳輸控制單元具有對應關係,會用到一型態與群組設定裝置來改變對應關係。然而,如此一來就需使用裝置,同時也需要專業的知識來改變對應關係。Therefore, since the transmission control unit has a correspondence relationship, a type and group setting device is used to change the correspondence. However, in this case, the device needs to be used, and professional knowledge is needed to change the correspondence.
本發明之目的在於輕易地關聯至少一個操作控制終端與一操作終端。It is an object of the present invention to easily associate at least one operational control terminal with an operational terminal.
本發明的負載控制系統包含複數個操作控制終端與一操作終端。每一操作控制終端具有一識別碼,並同時包含一操作控制開關、一收發器、一驅動器、以及一控制器。在每一個操作控制終端中,每一驅動器係連接一負載並被設定以驅動該負載。每一控制器被設定為當其本身的控制模式為一操作模式時,(A)根據來自對應的該操作控制開關之一操作控制輸入以對應的該驅動器驅動對應的該負載,並且(B)根據來自對應的該收發器被定址於其本身的識別碼之一控制命令以該驅動器驅動該負載。該操作終端具有一識別碼,並同時包含一操作開關、一收發器、一儲存裝置、以及一控制器。在該操作終端,該儲存裝置儲存與該操作開關相關的至少一個操作控制終端的識別碼。該操作終端的該控制器係被設定為當該操作終端的該控制器之一控制模式為一操作模式時,回應來自該操作開關的一操作輸入,而從該儲存裝置取得至少一個與該操作開關相關的該識別碼,用以定址與透過該收發器傳送一對應該操作輸入的控制命令至至少一個該識別碼。該操作終端包含一控制模式開關。該操作終端的該控制器係被設定以:回應來自該控制模式開關的一操作輸入而設定該操作終端的該控制器的一控制模式為一操作模式或一登記模式;以及同樣地產生一模式設定命令,用以回應該操作輸入或來自該操作開關的一操作輸入,而設定該操作控制終端的該控制器之至少每一個控制模式為一操作模式或一登記模式,以及接著透過該操作終端的該收發器傳送至少該模式設定命令到至少每一個操作控制終端。每一個操作控制終端具有一用於登記的時間臨限(time threshold)。該等操作控制終端的每一個控制器係被設定以:根據來自對應的該收發器的該模式設定命令去設定其本身的控制模式為一操作模式或一 登記模式;以及在該登記模式中,如果從該操作控制開關取得一比對應的該時間臨限要久的操作控制輸入,則透過該收發器傳送至少該操作控制終端本身的識別碼。該操作終端的該控制器係被設定為如果該操作終端的該控制器之該控制模式係被設定為當該登記模式時,從該操作終端的該收發器接收至少一個操作控制終端的識別碼,該控制器將該識別碼關聯至該操作開關以將相關的該識別碼儲存於該儲存裝置內。The load control system of the present invention includes a plurality of operation control terminals and an operation terminal. Each operation control terminal has an identification code and includes an operation control switch, a transceiver, a driver, and a controller. In each of the operational control terminals, each driver is connected to a load and is set to drive the load. Each controller is set such that when its own control mode is an operation mode, (A) operates the control input according to one of the corresponding operation control switches to drive the corresponding load corresponding to the driver, and (B) The load is driven by the driver based on one of the identification codes from the corresponding transceiver that is addressed to itself. The operation terminal has an identification code and includes an operation switch, a transceiver, a storage device, and a controller. At the operation terminal, the storage device stores an identification code of at least one operation control terminal associated with the operation switch. The controller of the operation terminal is configured to respond to an operation input from the operation switch when one of the controllers of the operation terminal is in an operation mode, and obtain at least one operation from the storage device The identification code associated with the switch is used to address and transmit a pair of control commands that should operate the input through the transceiver to at least one of the identification codes. The operator terminal includes a control mode switch. The controller of the operation terminal is configured to: set a control mode of the controller of the operation terminal to an operation mode or a registration mode in response to an operation input from the control mode switch; and generate a mode in the same manner Setting a command for responding to an operation input or an operation input from the operation switch, and setting at least each control mode of the controller of the operation control terminal to an operation mode or a registration mode, and then transmitting the operation terminal The transceiver transmits at least the mode setting command to at least each of the operational control terminals. Each of the operation control terminals has a time threshold for registration. Each of the controllers of the operation control terminals is configured to set its own control mode to an operation mode or a according to the mode setting command from the corresponding transceiver. a registration mode; and in the registration mode, if an operation control input longer than the corresponding time threshold is obtained from the operation control switch, at least the identification code of the operation control terminal itself is transmitted through the transceiver. The controller of the operation terminal is configured to receive an identification code of at least one operation control terminal from the transceiver of the operation terminal if the control mode of the controller of the operation terminal is set to be in the registration mode The controller associates the identification code to the operation switch to store the associated identification code in the storage device.
在本發明的一操作控制終端中,如果該控制器係於該登記模式下而從該操作控制開關取得一比一用於登記的時間臨限要久的操作控制輸入,則該控制器透過該收發器傳送該操作控制終端的識別碼。在該操作終端中,如果接收到至少一個該操作控制終端的識別碼,則該控制器將該識別碼關聯至該操作開關,以儲存相關的該識別碼於該儲存裝置內。因此,一或更複數個想要使用的操作控制終端可輕易地與操作開關取得關聯。In an operation control terminal of the present invention, if the controller is in the registration mode and obtains an operation control input longer than the time limit for registration from the operation control switch, the controller transmits the The transceiver transmits the identification code of the operation control terminal. In the operation terminal, if at least one identification code of the operation control terminal is received, the controller associates the identification code to the operation switch to store the relevant identification code in the storage device. Therefore, one or more operational control terminals that are desired to be used can be easily associated with the operational switches.
圖1與圖2所示分別為根據本發明的第一實施例在一負載控制系統內的一操作控制終端(operation control terminal)1與一操作終端(operation terminal)2之方塊圖。在第一實施例中,系統包括複數個操作控制終端1與一操作終端2。1 and 2 are block diagrams showing an operation control terminal 1 and an operation terminal 2 in a load control system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment, the system includes a plurality of operation control terminals 1 and an operation terminal 2.
每一個操作控制終端1具有一用於登記的識別碼與時間臨限(舉例來說,但不限於二秒或更多秒),以及同樣包括一控制台(console)11、一收發器(transceiver)12、一驅動器(driver)14、以及一控制器10。如圖1所示,較佳地每一操作控制終端1更包括一儲存裝置13、一指示器(indicator)15、以及一電源16。Each of the operation control terminals 1 has an identification code and a time threshold for registration (for example, but not limited to two seconds or more), and also includes a console 11, a transceiver (transceiver) 12, a driver 14, and a controller 10. As shown in FIG. 1, each of the operation control terminals 1 further includes a storage device 13, an indicator 15, and a power source 16.
在圖1中,儲存裝置13儲存控制器10所用的資訊(資料),而資訊包括用於登記的識別碼(identification code)與時間臨限(time threshold)。然而,不限於此,本發明的識別碼可為收發器12所持有的碼(例如,MAC位址(MAC address))。舉例來說,指示器15被設定為根據控制器10的控制以表示操作控制終端1的操作。電源16被設定為從電源線Lp獲得電力以供應電力至操作控制終端1的每個部分。In FIG. 1, the storage device 13 stores information (data) used by the controller 10, and the information includes an identification code for registration and a time threshold. However, not limited thereto, the identification code of the present invention may be a code (for example, a MAC address) held by the transceiver 12. For example, the indicator 15 is set to indicate the operation of the operation control terminal 1 in accordance with the control of the controller 10. The power source 16 is set to obtain power from the power source line Lp to supply power to each portion of the operation control terminal 1.
控制台11包括操作控制開關(operation control switch)110,並且位於操作控制終端1的主體前方。舉例來說,開關110為一雙態觸變開關(toggle switch)。收發器12同時具有一發送器與一接收器,且被設定以有線或無線通訊的方式傳送與接收訊號。在圖1的範例中,收發器12係一有線裝置,其與通訊線Ls連接。驅動器14係連接一負載17並被設定以驅動負載17。The console 11 includes an operation control switch 110 and is located in front of the main body of the operation control terminal 1. For example, switch 110 is a two-state toggle switch. The transceiver 12 has a transmitter and a receiver at the same time, and is configured to transmit and receive signals by wire or wireless communication. In the example of FIG. 1, the transceiver 12 is a wired device that is coupled to the communication line Ls. The driver 14 is connected to a load 17 and is set to drive the load 17.
舉例來說,控制器10包括一微電腦,並被設定為根據控制台11的輸入(訊號)操作。在本實施例中,當控制器10的控制模式為一操作模式時,控制器10根據操作控制開關110的操作控制輸入,透過驅動器14驅動負載17。同樣在操作模式中,控制器10根據來自收發器而被定址至操作控制終端1的識別碼之控制命令,透過驅動器14驅動負載17。For example, the controller 10 includes a microcomputer and is configured to operate in accordance with the input (signal) of the console 11. In the present embodiment, when the control mode of the controller 10 is an operation mode, the controller 10 controls the input according to the operation of the operation control switch 110 to drive the load 17 through the driver 14. Also in the operation mode, the controller 10 drives the load 17 through the driver 14 in accordance with a control command from the transceiver that is addressed to the identification code of the operation control terminal 1.
控制器10同樣也根據來自收發器12的模式設定命令,設定控制器10的控制模式為操作模式或登記模式。在登記模式中,如果從操作控制開關110取得一較時間臨限要久的操作控制輸入,則控制器10透過收發器12傳送至少該識別碼。The controller 10 also sets the control mode of the controller 10 to the operation mode or the registration mode in accordance with the mode setting command from the transceiver 12. In the registration mode, if an operational control input that is longer than the time limit is obtained from the operational control switch 110, the controller 10 transmits at least the identification code through the transceiver 12.
操作終端2具有一識別碼,同樣也包括一控制台21、一收發器22、一儲存裝置23、以及一控制器20。如圖2所示,操作終端2較佳為包括指示器25與電源26。The operation terminal 2 has an identification code, which also includes a console 21, a transceiver 22, a storage device 23, and a controller 20. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation terminal 2 preferably includes an indicator 25 and a power source 26.
在圖2中,舉例來說,指示器25被設定為根據控制器20的控制以表示操作終端2的操作。電源26被設定為從電源線Lp獲得電力以供應電力至操作終端2的每個部分。In FIG. 2, for example, the indicator 25 is set to indicate the operation of the operation terminal 2 in accordance with the control of the controller 20. The power source 26 is set to obtain power from the power source line Lp to supply power to each portion of the operation terminal 2.
控制台21包括一操作開關210與一控制模式開關211,並且位於操作終端2的主體前方。然而,本發明並不限於此,本發明的操作開關與控制模式開關可為相同的開關,而操作開關可被設定以回應一較用於模式交換的時間臨限要久(舉例來說,但不限於,二秒或更多秒)的操作輸入而作為控制模式開關。舉例來說,每一個開關210與211為一雙態觸變開關(toggle switch)。收發器22同時具有一發送器與一接收器,被設定以有線或無線通訊的方式傳送與接收訊號。在圖2的範例中,收發器22係一與通訊線Ls連接的有線裝置。儲存裝置23儲存控制器20所用的資訊(資料),而資訊包括用於操作終端2的識別碼以及與操作終端2相關的至少一個操作控制終端的識別碼,其中操作終端2也就是操作開關210。即,儲存裝置23除了儲存操作終端的識別碼等,還儲存來自操作開關210的一操作輸入(訊號)與至少一個操作控制終端的識別碼之間的對應關係(例如,一個表)。然而,不限於此,本發明的操作終端的識別碼可為收發器22所持有的碼(例如,MAC位址)。The console 21 includes an operation switch 210 and a control mode switch 211, and is located in front of the main body of the operation terminal 2. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the operation switch and the control mode switch of the present invention may be the same switch, and the operation switch may be set to respond to a time limit longer than the mode exchange (for example, It is not limited to two seconds or more of the operation input as the control mode switch. For example, each of switches 210 and 211 is a two-state toggle switch. The transceiver 22 has both a transmitter and a receiver, and is configured to transmit and receive signals by wire or wireless communication. In the example of Fig. 2, the transceiver 22 is a wired device connected to the communication line Ls. The storage device 23 stores information (data) used by the controller 20, and the information includes an identification code for operating the terminal 2 and an identification code of at least one operation control terminal associated with the operation terminal 2, wherein the operation terminal 2 is the operation switch 210. . That is, the storage device 23 stores a correspondence (for example, a table) between an operation input (signal) from the operation switch 210 and an identification code of at least one operation control terminal in addition to the identification code of the operation terminal and the like. However, not limited thereto, the identification code of the operation terminal of the present invention may be a code (for example, a MAC address) held by the transceiver 22.
舉例來說,控制器20包括一微電腦,並被設定成回應控制台21的輸入(訊號)而操作。在實施例中,回應控制模式211的操作輸入,控制器20設定控制器20的控制模式為操作模式或登記模式。同樣地,回應操作輸入(或來自操作開關210的操作輸入),控制器20產生一模式設定命令,用以設定操作控制終端1的控制器的至少每一個控制模式為一操作模式或一登記模式。控制器20接著透過收發器22傳送至少該模式設定命令給至少每一個操作控制終端1。For example, the controller 20 includes a microcomputer and is configured to operate in response to an input (signal) of the console 21. In the embodiment, in response to the operation input of the control mode 211, the controller 20 sets the control mode of the controller 20 to the operation mode or the registration mode. Similarly, in response to the operation input (or the operation input from the operation switch 210), the controller 20 generates a mode setting command for setting at least each control mode of the controller of the operation control terminal 1 to an operation mode or a registration mode. . The controller 20 then transmits at least the mode setting command to at least each of the operational control terminals 1 via the transceiver 22.
當控制器20的控制模式係設定為登記模式時,如果從收發器22收到至少一個操作控制終端的識別碼,控制器20將識別碼關聯至操作開關210以儲存相關的識別碼於儲存裝置23。When the control mode of the controller 20 is set to the registration mode, if the identification code of at least one operation control terminal is received from the transceiver 22, the controller 20 associates the identification code to the operation switch 210 to store the relevant identification code in the storage device. twenty three.
當控制器20的控制模式在操作模式時,控制器20回應來自開關210的操作輸入而從儲存裝置23取得至少一個與操作開關210相關的識別碼,接著控制器20將對應操作輸入的控制命令定址與透過收發器22傳送到至少一個識別碼。When the control mode of the controller 20 is in the operation mode, the controller 20 retrieves at least one identification code associated with the operation switch 210 from the storage device 23 in response to the operation input from the switch 210, and then the controller 20 inputs a control command corresponding to the operation. The addressing is transmitted to the at least one identification code via the transceiver 22.
以下將說明設定該終端的控制器之每一控制模式的範例,當每一個控制模式為操作模式時,如果從控制模式開關211收到一操作輸入(例如,ON訊號),控制器20設定控制器20的控制模式為登記模式。控制器20同時也產生一模式設定命令,用以設定操作控制終端1的控制器的每一個控制模式為登記模式。接著控制器20透過收發器22將模式設定命令傳送給每一個操作控制終端1。An example of setting each control mode of the controller of the terminal will be described below. When each control mode is the operation mode, if an operation input (for example, an ON signal) is received from the control mode switch 211, the controller 20 sets the control. The control mode of the device 20 is the registration mode. The controller 20 also generates a mode setting command for setting each control mode of the controller of the operation control terminal 1 to the registration mode. The controller 20 then transmits a mode setting command to each of the operation control terminals 1 through the transceiver 22.
在操作控制終端1,每一個控制器10根據來自對應的收發器12(其本身的收發器)的模式設定命令將其本身的控制模式設定為登記模式。藉此,終端的控制器的每一個控制模式係設為登記模式。在登記模式下,如果從操作控制開關110取得一比用於登記的時間臨限要久的操作控制輸入,則任何控制器10透過收發器12傳送識別碼。At the operation control terminal 1, each controller 10 sets its own control mode to the registration mode in accordance with a mode setting command from the corresponding transceiver 12 (its own transceiver). Thereby, each control mode of the controller of the terminal is set to the registration mode. In the registration mode, if an operation control input longer than the time threshold for registration is obtained from the operation control switch 110, any controller 10 transmits the identification code through the transceiver 12.
在操作終端2,如果從收發器22接收至少一個操作控制終端的識別碼,控制器20將該識別碼關聯至該操作開關210以將該相關的識別碼儲存於儲存裝置23內。因此,一或更多個所需要的操作控制終端可關聯至操作開關210。因此,如果透過控制模式開關211取得另一用以設定至操作模式的模式設定命令,每一個控制器的控制模式係設定為操作模式。At the operation terminal 2, if the identification code of at least one operation control terminal is received from the transceiver 22, the controller 20 associates the identification code to the operation switch 210 to store the associated identification code in the storage device 23. Accordingly, one or more required operational control terminals can be associated to the operational switch 210. Therefore, if another mode setting command for setting to the operation mode is obtained through the control mode switch 211, the control mode of each controller is set to the operation mode.
在根據本發明的第二實施例之負載控制系統中,操作控制終端1包括第一操作控制終端與第二操作控制終端。第一操作控制終端具有一操作控制開關211,且第二操作控制終端具有操作控制開關211,而每一操作控制開關係與一識別碼相關。為了簡化敘述,類似的元件係具有如同第一實施例之相同參考標號。In the load control system according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the operation control terminal 1 includes a first operation control terminal and a second operation control terminal. The first operation control terminal has an operation control switch 211, and the second operation control terminal has an operation control switch 211, and each operation control open relationship is associated with an identification code. In order to simplify the description, like elements have the same reference numerals as the first embodiment.
第一操作控制終端的控制器10係被設定為在該登記模式時,如果從操作控制開關110取得一指定的輸入,則透過收發器12傳送第一操作控制終端的識別碼。該指定的輸入係一比登記該第一操作控制終端的該時間臨限要久的操作控制輸入。The controller 10 of the first operation control terminal is set to transmit the identification code of the first operation control terminal through the transceiver 12 if a designated input is obtained from the operation control switch 110 in the registration mode. The designated input is an operational control input that is longer than the time threshold for registering the first operational control terminal.
第二操作控制終端的控制器10係被設定為在該登記模式時,如果從任何一個操作控制開關110取得一指定的輸入,則透過收發器12傳送第二操作控制終端的識別碼以及一與對應指定的輸入的操作控制開關110相關的識別碼。該指定的輸入係一比登記該第二操作控制終端的該時間臨限要久的操作控制輸入。在一範例中,操作控制終端的識別碼可包括多個識別碼,每一個都是第二操作控制終端本身的識別碼以及一與對應的操作控制開關相關的識別碼之組合。The controller 10 of the second operation control terminal is set to be in the registration mode, if a specified input is obtained from any one of the operation control switches 110, the identification code of the second operation control terminal and the transmission code are transmitted through the transceiver 12. The identification associated with the specified input operation controls the switch 110. The designated input is an operational control input that is longer than the time threshold for registering the second operational control terminal. In an example, the identification code of the operation control terminal may include a plurality of identification codes, each of which is a combination of an identification code of the second operation control terminal itself and an identification code associated with the corresponding operation control switch.
在操作終端2,控制器20被設定為如果在登記模式時,從收發器22接收到至少第一操作控制終端的識別碼,將識別碼關聯至操作開關210以儲存相關的識別碼於儲存裝置23內。控制器20也同樣被設定為如果在登記模式時,從收發器22接收到第二操作控制終端的識別碼以及一與任何一個操作控制開關110相關的識別碼,將識別碼關聯至操作開關210,以儲存相關的識別碼於儲存裝置23。At the operation terminal 2, the controller 20 is set to receive an identification code of at least the first operation control terminal from the transceiver 22 if the identification mode is in the registration mode, and associate the identification code to the operation switch 210 to store the relevant identification code in the storage device. 23 inside. The controller 20 is also configured to associate the identification code to the operation switch 210 if the identification code of the second operation control terminal and the identification code associated with any one of the operation control switches 110 are received from the transceiver 22 when in the registration mode. To store the associated identification code in the storage device 23.
以下將說明在登記模式下負載控制系統的操作。在登記模式下,如果從操作控制開關110取得一指定的輸入,則第一操作控制終端的控制器10透過收發器12傳送第一操作控制終端的識別碼。在操作終端2,如果從收發器22接收到第一操作控制終端的識別碼,控制器20將識別碼關聯至操作開關210,以儲存相關的識別碼於儲存裝置23內。藉此,第一操作控制終端的操作控制開關110可與操作開關210關聯。The operation of the load control system in the registration mode will be explained below. In the registration mode, if a designated input is obtained from the operation control switch 110, the controller 10 of the first operation control terminal transmits the identification code of the first operation control terminal through the transceiver 12. At the operation terminal 2, if the identification code of the first operation control terminal is received from the transceiver 22, the controller 20 associates the identification code to the operation switch 210 to store the relevant identification code in the storage device 23. Thereby, the operation control switch 110 of the first operation control terminal can be associated with the operation switch 210.
在登記模式下,如果從任何一個操作控制開關110取得一指定的輸入,第二操作控制終端的控制器10透過收發器12傳送第二操作控制終端的識別碼以及一與對應指定的輸入的操作控制開關110相關的識別碼。在操作終端2,如果從收發器22接收到第二操作控制終端的識別碼、以及一與任何一個操作控制開關110相關的識別碼,控制器20將識別碼關聯至操作開關210,以儲存相關的識別碼於儲存裝置23內。藉此,一第二操作控制終端的操作控制開關110可與操作開關210取得關聯。In the registration mode, if a specified input is obtained from any one of the operation control switches 110, the controller 10 of the second operation control terminal transmits the identification code of the second operation control terminal and an operation corresponding to the designated input through the transceiver 12. The identification code associated with the switch 110 is controlled. At the operation terminal 2, if an identification code of the second operation control terminal and an identification code associated with any one of the operation control switches 110 are received from the transceiver 22, the controller 20 associates the identification code to the operation switch 210 to store the correlation. The identification code is in the storage device 23. Thereby, the operation control switch 110 of a second operation control terminal can be associated with the operation switch 210.
根據本發明的第三實施例之負載控制系統,操作終端2的操作開關210包括複數個操作開關210。為了簡化敘述,類似的元件係如第一(或第二)實施例所述具有相同的參考標號。According to the load control system of the third embodiment of the present invention, the operation switch 210 of the operation terminal 2 includes a plurality of operation switches 210. In order to simplify the description, similar elements have the same reference numerals as described in the first (or second) embodiment.
儲存裝置23儲存操作控制終端之至少一個與所有或部分的操作開關210的每一個相關的識別碼。The storage device 23 stores at least one identification code associated with each of all or part of the operation switches 210 of the operation control terminal.
操作終端2的控制器20被設定為在登記模式下,將至少一個操作控制終端1(操作控制開關110)關聯至任何一個操作開關210。也就是說,控制器20回應來自任何一個操作開關210的操作輸入而產生一模式設定命令。接著,控制器20透過收發器22傳送至少一個模式設定命令給至少每一個操作控制終端1。隨後,如果從收發器22收到操作控制終端的識別碼(與任何一個操作控制開關110相關的識別碼),控制器20將識別碼關聯至對應操作輸入的操作開關210,以儲存相關的識別碼於儲存裝置23。The controller 20 of the operation terminal 2 is set to associate at least one operation control terminal 1 (operation control switch 110) to any one of the operation switches 210 in the registration mode. That is, the controller 20 generates a mode setting command in response to an operation input from any one of the operation switches 210. Next, the controller 20 transmits at least one mode setting command to at least one of the operation control terminals 1 through the transceiver 22. Subsequently, if an identification code of the operation control terminal (an identification code associated with any one of the operation control switches 110) is received from the transceiver 22, the controller 20 associates the identification code to the operation switch 210 corresponding to the operation input to store the relevant identification. The code is stored in the storage device 23.
以下將說明負載控制系統的操作範例。在操作終端2,當每一個控制模式係位於操作模式時,如果從控制模式開關211收到操作輸入,控制器20設定控制器20的控制模式為登記模式。如果從任何一個操作開關收到操作輸入,控制器20接著產生一模式設定命令以設定至登記模式。控制器20接著透過收發器22傳送模式設定命令至每一個操作控制終端1。An example of the operation of the load control system will be described below. At the operation terminal 2, when each control mode is in the operation mode, if an operation input is received from the control mode switch 211, the controller 20 sets the control mode of the controller 20 to the registration mode. If an operation input is received from any one of the operation switches, the controller 20 then generates a mode setting command to set to the registration mode. The controller 20 then transmits a mode setting command to each of the operation control terminals 1 through the transceiver 22.
在操作控制終端1,每一個控制器10根據來自對應的收發器12的模式設定命令設定其本身的控制模式為一登記模式。在登記模式中,如果從操作控制開關110取得一比用於登記的時間臨限要久的操作控制輸入,則任何控制器10透過收發器12傳送識別碼(以及與任何一個操作控制開關110相關的識別碼)。In the operation control terminal 1, each controller 10 sets its own control mode to a registration mode in accordance with a mode setting command from the corresponding transceiver 12. In the registration mode, if an operational control input is obtained from the operational control switch 110 that is longer than the time threshold for registration, then any controller 10 transmits an identification code through the transceiver 12 (and associated with any one of the operational control switches 110). Identification code).
在操作終端2,如果從收發器22接收到一操作控制終端的識別碼(以及與任何一個操作控制開關110相關的識別碼),控制器20將識別碼關聯至對應操作輸入的操作開關210以儲存相關的識別碼於儲存裝置23內。藉此,至少一個操作控制終端1(操作控制開關110)可關聯至一需要的操作開關210。At the operation terminal 2, if an identification code of an operation control terminal (and an identification code associated with any one of the operation control switches 110) is received from the transceiver 22, the controller 20 associates the identification code to the operation switch 210 corresponding to the operation input. The associated identification code is stored in storage device 23. Thereby, at least one of the operation control terminals 1 (operation control switch 110) can be associated with a desired operation switch 210.
在第一至第三實施例中所用的一範例,每一個控制器10被設定為,即使在登記模式從操作控制開關110取得一比用於登記之該對應的時間臨限要久的操作控制輸入,用以忽略該操作控制輸入。In an example used in the first to third embodiments, each controller 10 is set to operate even if the registration mode is obtained from the operation control switch 110 for a longer time than the corresponding time threshold for registration. Input to ignore the operational control input.
在第一至第三實施例中所用的一範例,每一個控制器10被設定為如果在登記模式下,從對應的操作控制開關110取得一操作控制輸入,用以透過對應的驅動器14驅動對應的負載17,而與取得操作控制輸入的一時點之用於登記的對應時間臨限無關。In an example used in the first to third embodiments, each controller 10 is configured to, if in the registration mode, obtain an operational control input from the corresponding operational control switch 110 for driving the corresponding drive through the corresponding driver 14. The load 17 is independent of the corresponding time threshold for registration at a point in time when the operational control input is obtained.
根據本發明的第四實施例之負載控制系統,操作終端2包括複數個操作終端2。為了簡化敘述,類似的元件係如第一至第三實施例所述具有相同的參考標號。According to the load control system of the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the operation terminal 2 includes a plurality of operation terminals 2. In order to simplify the description, similar elements have the same reference numerals as described in the first to third embodiments.
操作終端2的每一個控制器20係被設定以固定的間隔傳送至少一模式設定命令至每一個操作控制終端1與每一個其他的操作終端2。Each of the controllers 20 of the operation terminal 2 is set to transmit at least one mode setting command to each of the operation control terminals 1 and each of the other operation terminals 2 at regular intervals.
在圖2,控制器20回應來自控制模式開關211的操作輸入而設定控制器20的控制模式至操作模式或登記模式。控制器20也回應操作輸入(或來自對應的操作開關210之操作輸入)而產生一模式設定命令,用以將操作控制終端1與每一個其他的操作終端2之控制器10與20的每一個控制模式設定為操作模式或登記模式。控制器20接著透過收發器22傳送至少該模式設定命令給每一個操作控制終端1與每一個其他的操作終端2。此外,如果控制模式為登記模式,控制器20重複地以固定的間隔傳送至少該模式設定命令至每一個操作控制終端1與每一個其他的操作終端2,直到透過控制模式開關211取得另一用以設定操作模式的模式設定命令為止。In FIG. 2, the controller 20 sets the control mode of the controller 20 to the operation mode or the registration mode in response to an operation input from the control mode switch 211. The controller 20 also generates a mode setting command for operating the control terminal 1 and each of the controllers 10 and 20 of each of the other operating terminals 2 in response to the operation input (or the operation input from the corresponding operation switch 210). The control mode is set to the operation mode or the registration mode. The controller 20 then transmits at least the mode setting command to each of the operational control terminals 1 and each of the other operational terminals 2 via the transceiver 22. Further, if the control mode is the registration mode, the controller 20 repeatedly transmits at least the mode setting command to each of the operation control terminals 1 and each of the other operation terminals 2 at a fixed interval until another control is obtained through the control mode switch 211. Set the command in the mode to set the operation mode.
在第四實施例中,即使在安裝階段持續加入操作控制終端1或操作終端2,控制終端1或操作終端2也可自動地設定為操作模式或登記模式。In the fourth embodiment, even if the operation control terminal 1 or the operation terminal 2 is continuously added during the installation phase, the control terminal 1 or the operation terminal 2 can be automatically set to the operation mode or the registration mode.
在根據本發明的第五實施例之負載控制系統中,操作終端2的每一個指示器25被設定為根據對應的控制器20的控制給予錯誤通知。為了簡化敘述,類似的元件係如第四實施例所述具有相同的參考標號。In the load control system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, each of the indicators 25 of the operation terminal 2 is set to give an error notification in accordance with the control of the corresponding controller 20. In order to simplify the description, like elements have the same reference numerals as described in the fourth embodiment.
在圖2,操作終端2具有用於模式交換的時間臨限,其係儲存於儲存裝置23。操作開關210在控制器20的控制下,係被設定作為控制模式開關211,以回應一比用於模式交換的時間臨限要久的操作輸入。控制器20被設定為即使在根據來自收發器22的模式設定命令設定控制器20的控制模式後,從操作開關210取得指定的輸入,用來忽略該指定的輸入以透過指示器25給予錯誤通知。而該指定的輸入為一比用於模式交換的時間臨限要久的操作輸入。In FIG. 2, the operator terminal 2 has a time threshold for mode switching, which is stored in the storage device 23. The operation switch 210 is set as the control mode switch 211 under the control of the controller 20 in response to an operation input longer than the time threshold for mode exchange. The controller 20 is set to obtain a designated input from the operation switch 210 even after setting the control mode of the controller 20 according to the mode setting command from the transceiver 22, for ignoring the designated input to give an error notification through the indicator 25. . The specified input is an operational input that is longer than the time threshold for mode switching.
在第五實施例,操作終端2重複傳送模式設定命令的程序可受保護避免另一操作終端2的打擾。所以,重複傳送模式設定命令的操作終端2可儲存一適當的對應關係於儲存裝置23。In the fifth embodiment, the program in which the operation terminal 2 repeats the transmission mode setting command can be protected from the interruption of the other operation terminal 2. Therefore, the operation terminal 2 that repeatedly transmits the mode setting command can store an appropriate correspondence with the storage device 23.
在根據本發明的第六實施例之負載控制系統中,每一個操作終端2具有一用於自動復原而要比該週期時間要久的時間臨限,用以重複地傳送該模式設定命令,以及該時間臨限係儲存於對應的儲存裝置23。為了簡化敘述,類似的元件係如第四(或第五)實施例所述具有相同的參考標號。In the load control system according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, each of the operation terminals 2 has a time threshold for automatically recovering and is longer than the cycle time for repeatedly transmitting the mode setting command, and The time limit is stored in the corresponding storage device 23. In order to simplify the description, similar elements have the same reference numerals as described in the fourth (or fifth) embodiment.
在圖2,控制器20係被設定為,當控制器20的控制模式係根據來自收發器22的模式設定命令而設定為登記模式後,如果從接收到該最新的模式設定命令的一時點開始的經過時間超過用於自動復原的時間臨限,則設定控制器20的控制模式為操作模式。In FIG. 2, the controller 20 is set such that when the control mode of the controller 20 is set to the registration mode in accordance with the mode setting command from the transceiver 22, if a point from the reception of the latest mode setting command is started The elapsed time exceeds the time threshold for automatic restoration, and the control mode of the controller 20 is set to the operation mode.
在第六實施例,每一個終端可被保護,而不受模式設定命令的傳輸來源故障的影響。In the sixth embodiment, each terminal can be protected from the transmission source failure of the mode setting command.
在用於第一至第六實施例的範例中,操作終端2包括連接負載的驅動器(圖未顯示)並被設定為驅動該負載。在此情形下,控制器20係被設定以根據來自操作開關20的操作輸入,透過操作終端2的驅動器來驅動操作終端2的負載。In the example for the first to sixth embodiments, the operation terminal 2 includes a driver (not shown) connected to the load and is set to drive the load. In this case, the controller 20 is set to drive the load of the operation terminal 2 through the driver of the operation terminal 2 in accordance with the operation input from the operation switch 20.
在根據本發明的第七實施例之負載控制系統中,控制器20係被設定為透過收發器22傳送一要求命令以確認所有或部分的操作控制終端1。為了簡化敘述,類似的元件係如第一至第七實施例所述具有相同的參考標號。In the load control system according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the controller 20 is set to transmit a request command through the transceiver 22 to confirm all or part of the operation control terminal 1. In order to simplify the description, similar elements have the same reference numerals as described in the first to seventh embodiments.
在圖1,控制器10係被設定為根據來自收發器12之要求命令,透過收發器12回傳控制器10的識別碼與一狀態碼,用以表示負載17的一狀態。In FIG. 1, the controller 10 is configured to transmit back the identification code of the controller 10 and a status code through the transceiver 12 in response to a request from the transceiver 12 to indicate a status of the load 17.
在圖2,控制器20被設定為如果在傳送前述要求命令後,收到至少一個操作控制終端的識別碼與狀態碼,用以將狀態碼關聯至該識別碼,以將識別碼與狀態碼儲存在儲存裝置23。In FIG. 2, the controller 20 is configured to, if the foregoing request command is transmitted, receive an identification code and a status code of at least one operation control terminal for associating a status code with the identification code to identify the identification code and the status code. It is stored in the storage device 23.
以下說明第七實施例的一個範例。當操作終端2被啟動時,控制器20透過收發器22傳送一要求命令用以確認所有或部分的操作控制終端1的每一負載狀態。舉例來說,控制器20傳送該要求命令至被包括於對應關係內的每一個操作控制終端,而對應關係儲存於儲存裝置23。An example of the seventh embodiment will be described below. When the operation terminal 2 is activated, the controller 20 transmits a request command through the transceiver 22 to confirm all or part of the operation state of each of the operation control terminals 1. For example, the controller 20 transmits the request command to each of the operation control terminals included in the correspondence, and the correspondence is stored in the storage device 23.
在所有或部分的操作控制終端1的每一個中,每一個控制器10回傳其本身的識別碼與一狀態碼,用以根據來自對應的收發器12的要求命令,透過對應的收發器12表示對應的負載17的一狀態。In each of all or part of the operation control terminal 1, each controller 10 transmits its own identification code and a status code for transmission through the corresponding transceiver 12 in accordance with a request command from the corresponding transceiver 12. Indicates a state of the corresponding load 17.
在操作終端2,如果透過收發器22接收到至少一個操作控制終端的識別碼與狀態碼,控制器20會將狀態碼關聯至識別碼,以將它們儲存於儲存裝置23。藉此,操作終端2可取得至少一個與操作終端2相關之負載的狀態,並可適當地驅動該至少一個負載。At the operation terminal 2, if the identification code and the status code of at least one operation control terminal are received through the transceiver 22, the controller 20 associates the status code to the identification code to store them in the storage device 23. Thereby, the operation terminal 2 can acquire at least one state of the load associated with the operation terminal 2, and can appropriately drive the at least one load.
在一範例中,控制器20係被設定為在啟動時,將前述的要求命令定址並透過收發器22傳送到儲存於儲存裝置23之至少一個操作控制終端的識別碼。至少一個操作控制終端的識別碼包括單播位址(unicast address)或多播(multicast)位址。In one example, the controller 20 is configured to address the aforementioned request command and transmit it to the at least one operational control terminal stored in the storage device 23 via the transceiver 22 upon startup. The identification code of the at least one operation control terminal includes a unicast address or a multicast address.
在一範例中,指示器24係被設定為於控制器20的控制下,呈現操作控制終端1的一負載狀態,其對應至儲存在該操作終端的該儲存裝置內之至少一個識別碼。在此例中,控制器20被設定為在傳送前述要求命令之後,如果透過收發器22收到至少一個操作控制終端的識別碼與該狀態碼,用以回應狀態碼更新指示器25所表示的該負載狀態。In one example, the indicator 24 is configured to present a load status of the operational control terminal 1 under control of the controller 20 that corresponds to at least one identification code stored in the storage device of the operational terminal. In this example, the controller 20 is configured to, after transmitting the foregoing request command, receive the identification code of the at least one operation control terminal and the status code through the transceiver 22 in response to the status code update indicator 25 The load status.
在一範例中,如果操作終端2包括操作終端2,每一個控制器20係被設定為在啟動時,利用多播(multicast)將上述的要求命令傳送給每一個其他的操作終端2。在此範例中,作為要求命令的傳輸來源之控制器20可認得其他操作終端2。In an example, if the operation terminal 2 includes the operation terminal 2, each controller 20 is set to transmit the above-mentioned request command to each of the other operation terminals 2 by multicast at the time of startup. In this example, the controller 20, which is the transmission source of the request command, recognizes the other operation terminals 2.
圖3所示為本發明的一個實際範例。在此範例中,負載控制系統係由複數個操作控制終端1(圖3中為四個或更多個)及複數個操作終端2(圖3中為二個或更複數個)所形成,其中每一個操作控制終端1連接一負載17,且上述操作終端2透過雙線系統的訊號線Ls連接操作控制終端1。舉例來說,每一個負載17為一發光負載並透過一電線Lp連接至一商用AC電源(AC)。然而,不限於此,舉例來說本發明的負載可為電力設備像是冷氣設備、風扇、電氣窗簾或其類似者。Figure 3 shows a practical example of the present invention. In this example, the load control system is formed by a plurality of operation control terminals 1 (four or more in FIG. 3) and a plurality of operation terminals 2 (two or more in FIG. 3), wherein Each of the operation control terminals 1 is connected to a load 17, and the operation terminal 2 is connected to the operation control terminal 1 through the signal line Ls of the two-wire system. For example, each load 17 is a light-emitting load and is connected to a commercial AC power source (AC) via a wire Lp. However, not limited thereto, for example, the load of the present invention may be an electric device such as an air conditioner, a fan, an electric curtain, or the like.
操作控制終端1包括三個不同的終端,也就是操作控制終端1A、操作控制終端1B、以及一操作控制終端1C(或1D)。終端1A具有一個操作控制開關(110)S11,並具有一回應來自開關S11的操作控制輸入而打開與關閉負載17的功能(在此稱為「個別開/關功能」)。終端1B具有操作控制開關(110)S21與S22,以及各別地回應來自操作控制開關S21與S22的操作控制輸入以打開與關閉複數個(二個)負載17的個別開/關功能。操作控制終端(1C)或(or 1D)具有操作控制開關(110) S31-S33(或S41-S43),並各別地具有一回應來自開關S31(或S41)的操作控制輸入而打開與關閉負載17的功能(在此稱為「點亮/變暗功能」),以及回應來自開關S32與S33(或S42與S43)的操作控制輸入而增加與減少負載17的光輸出之功能。The operation control terminal 1 includes three different terminals, that is, an operation control terminal 1A, an operation control terminal 1B, and an operation control terminal 1C (or 1D). The terminal 1A has an operation control switch (110) S11 and has a function of turning the load 17 on and off in response to an operation control input from the switch S11 (referred to herein as "individual on/off function"). The terminal 1B has operation control switches (110) S21 and S22, and individually responds to the operation control inputs from the operation control switches S21 and S22 to turn on and off the individual (two) loads 17 for individual on/off functions. The operation control terminal (1C) or (or 1D) has operation control switches (110) S31-S33 (or S41-S43), and each has an operation control input from the switch S31 (or S41) to be turned on and off. The function of the load 17 (referred to herein as the "lighting/darkening function") and the function of increasing and decreasing the light output of the load 17 in response to operational control inputs from switches S32 and S33 (or S42 and S43).
操作終端2包括二個不同的終端。一個是具有操作開關(210) S51-S53的操作終端2A,而另一個是具有操作開關(210)S61與S62的操作終端2B。操作終端同樣也具有一功能(在此稱為「遠端控制」功能),其回應任何操作開關的操作輸入而藉由透過訊號線Ls傳送的一包括控制命令的封包,去控制任何操作控制終端的負載17。The operation terminal 2 includes two different terminals. One is an operation terminal 2A having operation switches (210) S51-S53, and the other is an operation terminal 2B having operation switches (210) S61 and S62. The operator terminal also has a function (referred to herein as a "remote control" function) that responds to any operational input of the operational switch and controls any operational control terminal by a packet including control commands transmitted through the signal line Ls. The load of 17.
每一個操作控制終端1與操作終端2係藉由埋設管線的平貼蓋板(flush plate)和固定框埋入房屋的牆壁或其類似者。Each of the operation control terminal 1 and the operation terminal 2 is buried in a wall of the house or the like by a flush plate and a fixing frame of the buried pipeline.
在圖1,收發器12被設定為將具有圖4A的格式之封包編碼與數位調變以透過訊號線Ls來傳輸封包;並同時透過訊號線Ls接收封包以將其解碼與數位解調變。目的終端與來源終端係由配置給每一個操作控制終端1的獨特識別碼來加以識別。識別碼可為一由硬體製造商配置給硬體的獨特實體位址,像是MAC位址(MAC address),或者是任何由使用者或類似者所配置的任意位址。簡短的說,在負載控制系統(同一網路)中的每一個操作控制終端1與操作終端2都必須配置獨特的識別碼。要傳送的封包包括一建立同步化的前文(preamble)、設定一種資料的控制位元、一目的位址、一來源位址、像是控制命令或其類似者的資料、以及用於錯誤偵測的檢查和(check sum)。第一實際範例採用CSMA/CD的多重傳送方式。In FIG. 1, the transceiver 12 is configured to transmit the packet encoding and digital modulation of the format of FIG. 4A to transmit the packet through the signal line Ls; and simultaneously receive the packet through the signal line Ls to decode and digitally demodulate the packet. The destination terminal and the source terminal are identified by a unique identification code assigned to each of the operation control terminals 1. The identification code can be a unique physical address that is configured by the hardware manufacturer to the hardware, such as a MAC address, or any address configured by the user or the like. In short, each of the operation control terminal 1 and the operation terminal 2 in the load control system (the same network) must be configured with a unique identification code. The packet to be transmitted includes a preamble for establishing synchronization, a control bit for setting a data, a destination address, a source address, information such as a control command or the like, and for error detection. Check sum. The first practical example uses the multiple transmission method of CSMA/CD.
控制台(小鍵盤(keypad)) 11監測一操作控制開關110的操作控制輸入。在取得操作控制輸入時,控制台11提供操作控制輸入(操作控制訊號)給控制器10。操作控制開關係由一按鈕開關(push switch),像是接觸開關(tact switch)或其類似者、以及一用來按該按鈕開關的操作把手(蓋子)所組成。按鈕開關具有一般為開路的接觸點,在沒有透過操作把手按下按鈕開關時是開路(關閉)的,而在透過操作把手按下按鈕開關時是閉路(導通)的。也就是說,回應操作控制開關110(S11;S21或S22;S31、S32或S33;或S41、S42或S43)的開啟或關閉,控制台11提供一對應的操作控制輸入給控制器10。在一範例中,操作控制開關可提供二個不同的操作控制輸入給控制器10。其中一個操作控制輸入是在操作控制開關被按相當久的時間所提供,而另一個是在操作控制開關被按相當短的時間所提供。A console (keypad) 11 monitors an operational control input of an operational control switch 110. The console 11 provides an operational control input (operation control signal) to the controller 10 when the operational control input is obtained. The operational control open relationship consists of a push switch, such as a tact switch or the like, and an operating handle (lid) for pressing the push button switch. The push button switch has a generally open contact point that is open (closed) when the push button switch is not pressed through the operating handle, and is closed (turned on) when the push button switch is pressed through the operating handle. That is, in response to the opening or closing of the operation control switch 110 (S11; S21 or S22; S31, S32 or S33; or S41, S42 or S43), the console 11 provides a corresponding operational control input to the controller 10. In one example, the operational control switch can provide two different operational control inputs to the controller 10. One of the operational control inputs is provided when the operational control switch is pressed for a relatively long period of time, and the other is provided when the operational control switch is pressed for a relatively short period of time.
控制器10包括中央處理器(CPU),並被設定以從控制台11接收操作控制輸入以提供一對應操作控制輸入的控制訊號給驅動器14。驅動器14被設定為回應控制訊號而透過商用交流(AC)電源供給或停止供給能量給負載17。在操作控制終端1C(或1D)具有點亮/變暗功能的情形下,驅動器14進一步回應控制訊號而調整電源(AC)供給負載的每單位時間電力,藉此增加或減少負載17的光輸出。利用繼電器(relay)可供給或停止供給能量給負載17。而半導體裝置像是三極體(triac)或其類似者可用來調整饋入的電力。The controller 10 includes a central processing unit (CPU) and is configured to receive an operational control input from the console 11 to provide a control signal corresponding to the operational control input to the driver 14. The driver 14 is configured to supply or stop supplying energy to the load 17 via a commercial alternating current (AC) power source in response to the control signal. In the case where the operation control terminal 1C (or 1D) has a lighting/darkening function, the driver 14 further adjusts the power per unit time of the power supply (AC) supplied to the load in response to the control signal, thereby increasing or decreasing the light output of the load 17. . The supply of energy to the load 17 can be supplied or stopped using a relay. A semiconductor device such as a triac or the like can be used to adjust the power fed in.
儲存裝置13包括可覆寫的非揮發性半導體記憶體(例如EEPROM或快閃記憶體),並儲存像是多播位址、識別碼等用以識別每一負載17或其類似者的資訊。當使用者將一獨特的識別碼配置給操作控制終端1,識別碼也會被重新儲存在儲存裝置13。指示器15被設定以表示負載17的操作狀態(點亮或熄滅)。舉例來說,指示器15具有一像是發光二極體的發光裝置(LD11;LD21與LD22;LD31;或LD41)、以及一驅動電路,其根據控制器10的控制訊號而讓發光二極體導通或關閉。如圖3所示,發光二極體(LD11;LD21與LD22;LD31;或LD41)係鄰近操作控制開關(S11;S21與S22;S31;或S41)。電源16被設定為將商用AC電源的AC電力轉換為DC電力以提供DC電力給操作控制終端1的每一個部分。The storage device 13 includes a rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory (such as EEPROM or flash memory) and stores information such as a multicast address, an identification code, and the like for identifying each load 17 or the like. When the user configures a unique identification code to the operation control terminal 1, the identification code is also re-stored in the storage device 13. The indicator 15 is set to indicate the operational state (lighting or extinguishing) of the load 17. For example, the indicator 15 has a light-emitting device (LD11; LD21 and LD22; LD31; or LD41) such as a light-emitting diode, and a driving circuit for allowing the light-emitting diode according to the control signal of the controller 10. Turn it on or off. As shown in FIG. 3, the light emitting diodes (LD11; LD21 and LD22; LD31; or LD41) are adjacent to the operation control switches (S11; S21 and S22; S31; or S41). The power source 16 is set to convert AC power of the commercial AC power source into DC power to provide DC power to each portion of the operation control terminal 1.
以下說明操作控制終端1的操作。在操作控制終端1A,當操作控制開關S11受到操縱(被按下),控制台11(開關S11)提供操作控制輸入(操作控制訊號)給控制器10。控制器10提供一控制訊號給驅動器14,用以反轉負載17的操作狀態(在負載17點亮時停止提供能量,而在未被點亮的時候提供能量給負載17)。驅動器14根據來自控制器10的控制訊號而開啟或關閉繼電器,以反轉負載17的操作狀態。控制器10在供應控制訊號給驅動器14後,提供一控制訊號給指示器15,用以反轉發光裝置LD11的狀態(在發光裝置LD11點亮時關閉它,而在不亮的時候啟動發光裝置LD11)。藉此,發光裝置LD11會藉由控制訊號而被指示器15的驅動電路點亮或熄滅。在操作控制終端1B,當操作控制開關S21受到操縱(被按下),對應的負載17的操作狀態以及對應的發光裝置LD 21的狀態會各自反轉。當操作控制開關S22受到操縱(被按下),對應的負載17的操作狀態以及對應的發光裝置LD 22的狀態會各自反轉。The operation of the operation control terminal 1 will be described below. At the operation control terminal 1A, when the operation control switch S11 is manipulated (pressed), the console 11 (switch S11) supplies an operation control input (operation control signal) to the controller 10. The controller 10 provides a control signal to the driver 14 for inverting the operational state of the load 17 (stops providing energy when the load 17 is illuminated and provides energy to the load 17 when not illuminated). The driver 14 turns the relay on or off in accordance with a control signal from the controller 10 to reverse the operational state of the load 17. After supplying the control signal to the driver 14, the controller 10 provides a control signal to the indicator 15 for inverting the state of the light-emitting device LD11 (turning off the light-emitting device LD11 when it is lit, and starting the light-emitting device when it is not lit) LD11). Thereby, the light-emitting device LD11 is turned on or off by the drive circuit of the indicator 15 by the control signal. At the operation control terminal 1B, when the operation control switch S21 is manipulated (pressed), the operational state of the corresponding load 17 and the state of the corresponding light-emitting device LD 21 are reversed. When the operation control switch S22 is manipulated (pressed), the operational state of the corresponding load 17 and the state of the corresponding light-emitting device LD 22 are reversed.
在操作控制終端1C(或1D),當操作控制開關S31(S41)受到操縱(被按下)時,負載17的操作狀態與發光裝置LD 31(或LD41)的狀態會各自反轉。當操作控制開關S32(或S42)在其對應的負載17點亮時受到操縱(被按下),控制器10回應來自控制台11的操作控制輸入而供應一控制訊號給驅動器14,以增加負載17的光輸出(調光值(dimming level))。驅動器14根據控制訊號增加饋入負載17的單位時間電力。如果操作控制開關S33(或S43)在其對應的負載17點亮時受到操縱(被按下),控制器10回應來自控制台11的操作控制輸入,供應一控制訊號給驅動器14以減少負載17的光輸出(調光值)。驅動器14根據控制訊號減少饋入負載17的單位時間電力。在一範例中,如果操作控制開關S32或S33(或S42或S43)在對應的負載17未被點亮時受到操縱(被按下),負載17的光輸出在其點亮後會增加或減少。在一範例中,當負載17回應來自操作控制開關S31(或S41)的操作控制輸入而未被點亮時,控制器10在儲存裝置13儲存負載17在剛好未被點亮之前的調光值。因此,當操作控制開關S31(或S41)受到操縱,控制器10根據儲存裝置13所儲存的調光值,透過驅動器14驅動負載17。藉此,負載17係以先前的調光值點亮。At the operation control terminal 1C (or 1D), when the operation control switch S31 (S41) is manipulated (pressed), the operational state of the load 17 and the state of the light-emitting device LD 31 (or LD 41) are respectively inverted. When the operation control switch S32 (or S42) is manipulated (pressed) when its corresponding load 17 is illuminated, the controller 10 supplies a control signal to the driver 14 in response to the operation control input from the console 11 to increase the load. 17 light output (dimming level). The driver 14 increases the unit time power fed to the load 17 in accordance with the control signal. If the operation control switch S33 (or S43) is manipulated (pressed) when its corresponding load 17 is illuminated, the controller 10 responds to the operational control input from the console 11 and supplies a control signal to the driver 14 to reduce the load 17 Light output (dimming value). The driver 14 reduces the unit time power fed to the load 17 in accordance with the control signal. In an example, if the operation control switch S32 or S33 (or S42 or S43) is manipulated (pressed) when the corresponding load 17 is not illuminated, the light output of the load 17 will increase or decrease after it is illuminated. . In an example, when the load 17 is not illuminated in response to an operational control input from the operational control switch S31 (or S41), the controller 10 stores the dimming value of the load 17 just before being unlit in the storage device 13. . Therefore, when the operation control switch S31 (or S41) is manipulated, the controller 10 drives the load 17 through the driver 14 in accordance with the dimming value stored in the storage device 13. Thereby, the load 17 is illuminated with the previous dimming value.
在圖2中,收發器22被設定為將具有圖4A的格式之封包編碼與數位調變以透過訊號線Ls傳輸封包;並同時透過訊號線Ls接收封包以將其解碼與數位解調變。目的終端與來源終端係由配置給每一個操作控制終端1的獨特識別碼加以識別。In FIG. 2, the transceiver 22 is configured to encode and digitally encode the packet having the format of FIG. 4A to transmit the packet through the signal line Ls; and simultaneously receive the packet through the signal line Ls to decode and digitally demodulate the packet. The destination terminal and the source terminal are identified by a unique identification code assigned to each of the operation control terminals 1.
控制台(小鍵盤(keypad))21監測操作開關210的操作輸入。當操作開關S51、S52或S53(或S61或S62)受到操縱(被按下),控制台21提供對應的操作輸入(訊號)給控制器20。操作開關係由一按鈕開關(push switch),像是接觸開關(tact switch)或其類似者,以及一用來按該按鈕開關的操作把手(蓋子)組成。按鈕開關具有一般為開路的接觸點,在沒有透過操作把手按下按鈕開關時是開路(關閉)的,而在透過操作把手按下按鈕開關時是閉路(導通)的。也就是說,回應操作開關210(S51、S51或S532;或S61或S62)的開啟或關閉,控制台21提供一對應的操作輸入給控制器20。A console (keypad) 21 monitors an operation input of the operation switch 210. When the operation switch S51, S52 or S53 (or S61 or S62) is manipulated (pressed), the console 21 provides a corresponding operation input (signal) to the controller 20. The operation open relationship consists of a push switch, such as a tact switch or the like, and an operating handle (lid) for pressing the push button switch. The push button switch has a generally open contact point that is open (closed) when the push button switch is not pressed through the operating handle, and is closed (turned on) when the push button switch is pressed through the operating handle. That is, in response to the opening or closing of the operation switch 210 (S51, S51 or S532; or S61 or S62), the console 21 provides a corresponding operational input to the controller 20.
控制器20包括中央處理器(CPU),並被設定以從控制台21接收操作輸入以產生一對應操作輸入的控制訊號。儲存裝置23包括可覆寫的非揮發性半導體記憶體(例如EEPROM或快閃記憶體),並儲存像是在一群組或一型態群組中對應每一個操作開關S51、S52與S53(S61與S62)的每一個操作控制終端1之識別碼;多播位址;其他操作終端2的每一個識別碼;以及在集體控制(lump control)中每一個負載17的狀態等資訊。Controller 20 includes a central processing unit (CPU) and is configured to receive operational inputs from console 21 to generate a control signal corresponding to the operational input. The storage device 23 includes a rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory (such as EEPROM or flash memory) and stores images corresponding to each of the operation switches S51, S52 and S53 in a group or a group of states ( Each of S61 and S62) controls the identification code of the terminal 1; the multicast address; each identification code of the other operation terminal 2; and information such as the status of each load 17 in the collective control (lump control).
指示器25被設定以表示對應操作開關S51、S52與S53(或S61與S62)之負載17的操作狀態。舉例來說,指示器25具有發光裝置LD51、LD 52與LD 53(或LD61與LD62),像是發光二極體,還有一驅動發光裝置的驅動電路。當處於一集體控制,像是群組控制或型態控制內的所有負載17被點亮(操作)時,驅動電路回應來自控制器20的控制訊號,將對應的發光裝置LD51、LD 52或LD 53(或LD61與LD62)關閉。當處於群組控制或型態控制內的所有或部分的負載17未被點亮(未操作)時,驅動電路回應來自控制器20的控制訊號將對應的發光裝置導通。如圖3所示,發光裝置LD51、LD52與LD53(或LD61與LD62)係分別鄰近操作開關S51、S52與S53(或S61與S62)。電源26被設定為將商用AC電源的AC電力轉換為DC電力,以提供DC電力給操作終端2的每一個部分。The indicator 25 is set to indicate the operational state of the load 17 corresponding to the operation switches S51, S52 and S53 (or S61 and S62). For example, the indicator 25 has light-emitting devices LD51, LD 52 and LD 53 (or LDs 61 and LD 62), such as light-emitting diodes, and a drive circuit for driving the light-emitting devices. When in a collective control, such as all the loads 17 in the group control or type control are illuminated (operated), the drive circuit responds to the control signal from the controller 20, and the corresponding illumination device LD51, LD 52 or LD 53 (or LD61 and LD62) is turned off. When all or part of the load 17 within the group control or type control is not illuminated (not operating), the drive circuit responds to the control signal from the controller 20 to turn on the corresponding illumination device. As shown in FIG. 3, the light-emitting devices LD51, LD52 and LD53 (or LD61 and LD62) are adjacent to the operation switches S51, S52 and S53 (or S61 and S62), respectively. The power source 26 is set to convert AC power of the commercial AC power source into DC power to provide DC power to each portion of the operation terminal 2.
以下將配合圖5說明集體控制。集體控制包括群組控制與型態控制(以此例的發光負載來說也稱為「場景控制(scene control)」。在群組控制中,在此包括的所有負載17係以一群體來控制,以具有相同的操作狀態。在型態控制中,所有的負載17係以一群體來控制,但會具有個別的操作狀態。在第一實際範例中,操作終端2A的操作開關S51-S53對應群組控制,而操作終端2B的操作開關S61與S62對應型態控制。舉例來說,在對應操作開關S51的群組控制中,連接至訊號線Ls之所有的操作控制終端的負載(1A-1D的17)係集體地點亮或未被點亮。群組中之操作控制終端1A-1D的識別碼係與操作開關S51相關,並被儲存於操作終端2A的儲存裝置23內。對應操作開關S61的型態控制(在此稱為「第一型態控制」)包括所有的操作控制終端1A-1D(第一型態群組)。在第一型態控制中,操作控制終端1A與1B的每一個負載17被點亮,而操作控制終端1C與1D的每一個負載17係分別被調整為50%和70%的調光值。操作控制終端1A-1D的識別碼與每一個負載17的控制命令(像是調光值或其類似的控制內容)係與操作開關S61相關,並被儲存於操作終端2B的儲存裝置23中。對應操作開關S62的型態控制(在此稱為「第二型態控制」)包括操作控制終端1C與1D(第二型態群組)。在第二型態控制中,操作控制終端1C與1D的負載17係分別被調整為70%與30%的調光值。操作控制終端1C與1D的識別碼與每一個負載17的控制命令(像是調光值或其類似的控制內容)係與操作開關S62相關,並被儲存於操作終端2B的儲存裝置23中。順帶一提,所有連接至訊號線Ls的操作控制終端的任何一個或更多個可自發地被納入一群組控制的群組或型態控制的型態群組中。在操作終端2中,來自任何操作控制終端1A-1D的每一個負載狀態係儲存在儲存裝置23中。The collective control will be described below in conjunction with FIG. Collective control includes group control and type control (also referred to as "scene control" for the luminous load of this example. In group control, all loads 17 included here are controlled by a group. In order to have the same operational state, in the type control, all the loads 17 are controlled by a group, but have individual operation states. In the first practical example, the operation switches S51-S53 of the operation terminal 2A correspond to The group control, and the operation switches S61 and S62 of the operation terminal 2B correspond to the type control. For example, in the group control corresponding to the operation switch S51, the load connected to all the operation control terminals of the signal line Ls (1A- The 17D of 1D is collectively lit or unlit. The identification codes of the operation control terminals 1A-1D in the group are related to the operation switch S51, and are stored in the storage device 23 of the operation terminal 2A. The type control of S61 (referred to herein as "first type control") includes all of the operation control terminals 1A-1D (first type group). In the first type control, the operation control terminals 1A and 1B are operated. Each load 17 is lit, and the operation Each load 17 of the control terminals 1C and 1D is adjusted to a dimming value of 50% and 70%, respectively. The identification code of the operation control terminals 1A-1D and the control command of each load 17 (such as a dimming value or A similar control content is associated with the operation switch S61 and stored in the storage device 23 of the operation terminal 2B. The type control corresponding to the operation switch S62 (referred to herein as "second type control") includes an operation control terminal. 1C and 1D (second type group). In the second type control, the load 17 of the operation control terminals 1C and 1D are respectively adjusted to have dimming values of 70% and 30%. Operation control terminals 1C and 1D The identification code and the control command of each load 17 (such as a dimming value or the like) are associated with the operation switch S62 and stored in the storage device 23 of the operation terminal 2B. By the way, all connections are made. Any one or more of the operation control terminals to the signal line Ls may be spontaneously included in a group control group or type control group. In the operation terminal 2, from any operation control terminal 1A Each load state of -1D is stored in storage device 23.
以下說明群組控制的操作。在操作終端2A,當操作開關S51受到操縱時,控制台21提供一操作輸入(操作訊號)給控制器20。接著控制器20從儲存裝置23取得與操作開關S51相關之操作控制終端1A-1D的識別碼以及連接它們的負載17的每一狀態。如果負載17的每一狀態都相同,控制器20產生一控制命令,用以反轉負載17的每一狀態。如果一部分的負載17是在點亮狀態而其他是在熄滅狀態,控制器20產生一控制命令以將負載17設定至同一狀態。控制器20藉由設定控制命令至該資料、設定多播位址至目的位址、以及設定操作終端2A的識別碼至來源位址定址以產生一封包(在此稱為「群組封包(group packet)」)。接著控制器20透過訊號線Ls傳輸封包。如圖4B所示,資料可包括命令內容、受控制物件(controlled object)與控制內容。命令內容包括一用以設定至一操作模式(負載控制)、登記模式或其類似者之模式設定命令。控制命令包括至少一個控制內容(例如關於一負載17的電量或熄滅指令)、以及至少一個控制內容係與對應的受控制物件之識別碼(例如操作控制終端1A-1D的任何一個識別碼)結合。所以,當封包中包括一控制命令,在該封包中同樣包括至少一個對應的受控制物件。在第一實際範例中,其目的位址包括多播位址之封包係被傳送至在負載控制系統中的所有終端(操作控制終端1與其他操作終端2)。當操作控制終端1包括複數個操作控制開關,操作控制終端的識別碼包括複數個識別碼(在此稱為(a)「組合識別碼(combination identification code)」),每一個組合識別碼為操作控制終端本身的識別碼以及與對應的操作控制開關相關的識別碼之組合。在一範例中,操作控制終端1B包括二個識別碼,而其中一個為操作控制終端1B本身的識別碼以及與對應的操作控制開關S21相關的識別碼之組合,而另一個是操作控制終端1B本身的識別碼以及與對應的操作控制開關S22相關的識別碼之組合。操作控制終端的識別碼(操作控制終端本身的識別碼)可設定為目的位址、來源位址及受控制物件的任何一個,但是組合識別碼只能被設定為受控制物件。舉例來說,操作控制終端本身的識別碼以及與操作控制開關相關的識別碼可分別被設定為來源位址(或目的位址)以及受控制物件。The operation of the group control will be described below. At the operation terminal 2A, when the operation switch S51 is manipulated, the console 21 provides an operation input (operation signal) to the controller 20. Next, the controller 20 acquires, from the storage device 23, the identification codes of the operation control terminals 1A to 1D associated with the operation switch S51 and each state of the load 17 to which they are connected. If each state of the load 17 is the same, the controller 20 generates a control command to invert each state of the load 17. If a portion of the load 17 is in the on state and the other is in the off state, the controller 20 generates a control command to set the load 17 to the same state. The controller 20 generates a packet by setting a control command to the data, setting the multicast address to the destination address, and setting the identification code of the operation terminal 2A to the source address (referred to herein as a "group packet" (group). Packet)"). The controller 20 then transmits the packet through the signal line Ls. As shown in FIG. 4B, the data may include command content, controlled objects, and control content. The command content includes a mode setting command for setting to an operation mode (load control), a registration mode, or the like. The control command includes at least one control content (eg, a charge or a turn off command for a load 17), and the at least one control content is combined with an identification code of the corresponding controlled object (eg, any one of the operation control terminals 1A-1D) . Therefore, when the packet includes a control command, at least one corresponding controlled object is also included in the packet. In the first practical example, a packet whose destination address includes a multicast address is transmitted to all terminals (operation control terminal 1 and other operation terminal 2) in the load control system. When the operation control terminal 1 includes a plurality of operation control switches, the identification code of the operation control terminal includes a plurality of identification codes (referred to herein as (a) "combination identification code"), and each combination identification code is an operation. The combination of the identification code of the control terminal itself and the identification code associated with the corresponding operational control switch. In an example, the operation control terminal 1B includes two identification codes, one of which is a combination of the identification code of the operation control terminal 1B itself and the identification code associated with the corresponding operation control switch S21, and the other is the operation control terminal 1B. A combination of its own identification code and an identification code associated with the corresponding operational control switch S22. The identification code of the operation control terminal (the identification code of the operation control terminal itself) can be set to any one of the destination address, the source address, and the controlled object, but the combination identification code can only be set as the controlled object. For example, the identification code of the operation control terminal itself and the identification code associated with the operation control switch can be set as the source address (or destination address) and the controlled object, respectively.
在操作控制終端1A-1D,每一個控制器10透過對應的收發器12接收群組封包。如果群組封包的資料包括對應的操作控制終端1的識別碼,每一個控制器10根據與識別碼結合的控制內容,提供控制訊號給對應的驅動器14,用以驅動對應的負載17。驅動器14根據控制訊號而開啟或關閉繼電器,以提供或停止提供能量給負載17。在接收到控制命令的時點經過一預先決定的等待時間後,每一個控制器10透過對應的收發器12與訊號線Ls傳送一負載狀態通知的封包(在此稱為回應封包)。每一個操作控制終端1A-1D的等待時間彼此不同。回應封包的目的位址係設定為群組封包的來源位址(操作終端2A的識別位址)。回應封包的來源位址係設定為對應的操作控制終端1的識別位址。回應封包的資料包括一負載狀態(狀態碼),也就是對應的負載17的最新狀態。此外,每一個控制器10回應負載狀態(例如點亮或熄滅狀態)改變對應的指示器15的顯示(符號)。At the operation control terminals 1A-1D, each controller 10 receives a group packet through a corresponding transceiver 12. If the data of the group packet includes the identification code of the corresponding operation control terminal 1, each controller 10 provides a control signal to the corresponding driver 14 for driving the corresponding load 17 according to the control content combined with the identification code. The driver 14 turns the relay on or off according to the control signal to provide or stop providing energy to the load 17. After a predetermined waiting time has elapsed after receiving the control command, each controller 10 transmits a load status notification packet (referred to herein as a response packet) through the corresponding transceiver 12 and the signal line Ls. The waiting times of each of the operation control terminals 1A to 1D are different from each other. The destination address of the response packet is set as the source address of the group packet (the identification address of the operation terminal 2A). The source address of the response packet is set to the corresponding identification address of the operation control terminal 1. The response packet data includes a load status (status code), which is the latest status of the corresponding load 17. Further, each controller 10 changes the display (symbol) of the corresponding indicator 15 in response to a load state (e.g., a lighted or extinguished state).
在操作終端2A,控制器20透過收發器12接收一回應封包,並儲存回應封包中的負載狀態於儲存裝置23。如果從對應操作開關S51的群組所包括的操作控制終端1A-1D接收到每一個回應封包,則控制器20回應每一個負載狀態而改變指示器25的顯示。舉例來說,控制器20在所有的負載17為點亮時關閉發光裝置LD51,當所有的負載17未被點亮時導通發光裝置LD51。所以,指示器15可藉由關閉發光裝置LD51來顯示所有的負載17均在操作(點亮),也可以藉由導通發光裝置LD51來顯示所有的負載17均未操作(未被點亮)。所以,在集體控制下不需要提供顯示裝置來個別顯示負載狀態,仍可達到所需的判斷功能。At the operating terminal 2A, the controller 20 receives a response packet through the transceiver 12 and stores the load status in the response packet in the storage device 23. If each response packet is received from the operation control terminals 1A-1D included in the group corresponding to the operation switch S51, the controller 20 changes the display of the pointer 25 in response to each load state. For example, the controller 20 turns off the light-emitting device LD51 when all of the loads 17 are lit, and turns on the light-emitting device LD51 when all of the loads 17 are not lit. Therefore, the indicator 15 can display that all the loads 17 are operating (lighting) by turning off the light-emitting device LD51, and can also display that all the loads 17 are not operated (not illuminated) by turning on the light-emitting device LD51. Therefore, under the collective control, it is not necessary to provide a display device to individually display the load state, and the required judgment function can still be achieved.
如果控制器20無法從任何一個操作控制終端1A-1D收到回應封包(在此稱為「失聯終端(missing terminal)」),則控制器20透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳送封包(在此稱為「提醒封包(reminder packet)」)。提醒封包的目的位址係設為失聯終端的識別碼(例如,1D)。提醒封包的來源位址係設為操作終端2A的識別碼。提醒封包的資料包括一用以要求負載狀態通知的封包之控制命令。如果從失聯終端收到負載狀態通知的封包,則控制器20會將封包內的負載狀態儲存在儲存裝置23中。否則舉例來說,控制器20藉由重複地開關發光裝置LD 51來顯示一不正常(故障)狀態。控制器20從每一個操作控制終端1A-1D取得一負載狀態通知的封包後,控制器20透過收發器22傳送一封包(在此稱為「轉送封包(forward packet)」)。轉送封包的資料包括用以將所取得的負載狀態轉送至其他操作終端2(例如,2B)的控制命令。轉送封包的目的位址係設定為一第二多播位址。第二多播位址為僅用於操作終端2的識別碼,而不用於操作控制終端1A-1D。轉送封包的來源位址係被設定為操作終端2A的識別碼。在接收轉送封包的其他操作終端2B,控制器20在儲存裝置23除儲存先前的負載狀態外,還儲存最新的負載狀態,然後用單播(unicast)傳送一用於接收確認的封包(ACK封包(ACK packet))。在操作終端2A,如果控制器20無法從操作終端2B接收ACK封包,控制器20會用單播再傳送轉送封包給操作終端2B。If the controller 20 cannot receive a response packet (referred to herein as a "missing terminal") from any of the operation control terminals 1A-1D, the controller 20 transmits the packet through the transceiver 22 to the signal line Ls (at This is called "reminder packet". The destination address of the reminder packet is set to the identification code of the disconnected terminal (for example, 1D). The source address of the reminder packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2A. The data for the reminder packet includes a control command for the packet requesting the load status notification. If the packet of the load status notification is received from the disconnected terminal, the controller 20 stores the load status in the packet in the storage device 23. Otherwise, for example, the controller 20 displays an abnormal (faulty) state by repeatedly switching the light-emitting device LD 51. After the controller 20 obtains a packet of the load status notification from each of the operation control terminals 1A-1D, the controller 20 transmits a packet (referred to herein as a "forward packet") via the transceiver 22. The information of the forwarding packet includes control commands for transferring the acquired load status to other operating terminals 2 (e.g., 2B). The destination address of the forwarding packet is set to a second multicast address. The second multicast address is an identification code only for operating the terminal 2, and is not used to operate the control terminals 1A-1D. The source address of the forwarding packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2A. In the other operation terminal 2B receiving the forwarding packet, the controller 20 stores the latest load status in addition to storing the previous load status in the storage device 23, and then transmits a packet for receiving the acknowledgment (ACK packet) by unicast. (ACK packet)). At the operation terminal 2A, if the controller 20 cannot receive the ACK packet from the operation terminal 2B, the controller 20 retransmits the transfer packet to the operation terminal 2B by unicast.
以下參考圖6說明型態控制(第二型態控制)的操作。在操作終端2B,當操作開關S62受到操縱時,控制台21提供一操作輸入(操作訊號)給控制器20。回應操作輸入(也就是操作開關S62),控制器20從儲存裝置23中的對應關係,取得至少一個與操作開關S62相關之操作控制終端的識別碼(例如1C與1D)以及至少一個操作控制終端的控制內容(例如每一個操作控制終端1C與1D的調光值)。接著控制器20回應至少一個操作控制終端的控制內容而產生控制命令。舉例來說,控制器20產生一控制命令,用以在70%的調光值驅動操作控制終端1C的負載17,以及在30%的調光值驅動操作控制終端1D的負載17。接著控制器20會透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳送一封包(在此稱為「型態封包(pattern packet)」)。型態封包的資料包括所產生的控制命令。型態封包的目的位址係設定為多播位址。型態封包的來源位址係設定為操作終端2B的識別碼。型態封包並不包括第二群組的操作控制終端1A與1B的每一個識別碼以及控制內容。The operation of the type control (second type control) will be described below with reference to FIG. At the operation terminal 2B, when the operation switch S62 is manipulated, the console 21 provides an operation input (operation signal) to the controller 20. In response to the operation input (ie, the operation switch S62), the controller 20 acquires at least one identification code (for example, 1C and 1D) of the operation control terminal associated with the operation switch S62 and at least one operation control terminal from the correspondence relationship in the storage device 23. The control content (for example, the dimming value of each of the operation control terminals 1C and 1D). The controller 20 then generates a control command in response to the control content of the at least one operation control terminal. For example, the controller 20 generates a control command for driving the load 17 of the operation control terminal 1C at 70% of the dimming value, and driving the load 17 of the operation control terminal 1D at the dimming value of 30%. The controller 20 then transmits a packet (referred to herein as a "pattern packet") to the signal line Ls via the transceiver 22. The type of packet information includes the generated control commands. The destination address of the type packet is set to the multicast address. The source address of the type packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2B. The type packet does not include each identification code and control content of the second group of operation control terminals 1A and 1B.
在操作控制終端1A-1D,每一個控制器10透過對應的收發器12接收型態封包。在操作控制終端1A與1B,它們的識別碼並沒有被包含在型態封包中,因此每一個控制器10忽略型態封包的控制命令,反而是透過對應的收發器12與訊號線Ls傳送負載狀態通知的封包(回應封包)。負載狀態通知的封包資料包括最新的負載狀態。在操作控制終端1C與1D,它們的識別碼被包含在型態封包中,因此每一個控制器10提供一控制訊號給對應的驅動器14,用以根據控制內容(調光值)加上對應的識別碼來驅動對應的負載17。每一個驅動器12根據控制內容,調整饋入負載17的單位時間電力。同樣地,在操作控制終端1C與1D,於接收到控制命令的時點經過一預先決定的等待時間後,每一個控制器10透過對應的收發器12傳送一負載狀態通知的封包(回應封包)。回應封包的目的位址係設定為群組封包的來源位址(操作終端2B的識別位址)。回應封包的來源位址係設定為對應的操作控制終端的識別碼。回應封包的資料包括一對應的負載17的最新狀態(調光值)。此外,每一個控制器10回應最新狀態而改變對應的指示器15的顯示。At the operation control terminals 1A-1D, each controller 10 receives a type packet through the corresponding transceiver 12. In operating the control terminals 1A and 1B, their identification codes are not included in the type packet, so each controller 10 ignores the control command of the type packet, but transmits the load through the corresponding transceiver 12 and the signal line Ls. Packets for status notifications (response packets). The packet status of the load status notification includes the latest load status. In operating the control terminals 1C and 1D, their identification codes are included in the type packet, so each controller 10 provides a control signal to the corresponding driver 14 for adding the corresponding content according to the control content (dimming value). The identification code drives the corresponding load 17. Each of the drivers 12 adjusts the unit time power fed to the load 17 in accordance with the control content. Similarly, after operating the control terminals 1C and 1D, after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed after receiving the control command, each controller 10 transmits a packet of the load status notification (response packet) through the corresponding transceiver 12. The destination address of the response packet is set as the source address of the group packet (the identification address of the operation terminal 2B). The source address of the response packet is set to the identifier of the corresponding operation control terminal. The response packet data includes the latest status (dimming value) of a corresponding load 17. In addition, each controller 10 changes the display of the corresponding indicator 15 in response to the latest state.
在操作終端2B,如果控制器20透過收發器22接收回應封包,控制器20將包含在回應封包內的負載狀態儲存於儲存裝置23。如果從對應操作開關S62的第二型態群組(1C與1D)接收到所有的回應封包,控制器20將發光裝置LD62開啟以顯示在執行第二型態控制。在接收到來自操作控制終端1A-1D的每一個回應封包後,控制器20產生一封包(在此稱為「轉送封包」)以透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳送轉送封包。轉送封包的資料包括用以轉送從回應封包取得的最新負載狀態的控制命令。轉送封包的目的位址係設定為第二多播位址。轉送封包的來源位址係被設定為操作終端2B的識別碼。在接收轉送封包的其他操作終端(例如,2A),控制器20在儲存裝置23除儲存先前的負載狀態外,還儲存最新的負載狀態。第一型態控制的操作基本上係與第二型態控制的操作相同。At the operation terminal 2B, if the controller 20 receives the response packet through the transceiver 22, the controller 20 stores the load status contained in the response packet in the storage device 23. If all of the response packets are received from the second type group (1C and 1D) of the corresponding operation switch S62, the controller 20 turns on the light-emitting device LD62 to display the second type control. Upon receiving each response packet from the operational control terminals 1A-1D, the controller 20 generates a packet (referred to herein as a "transfer packet") for transmitting the forwarding packet through the transceiver 22 and the signal line Ls. The forwarding packet information includes control commands for forwarding the latest load status obtained from the response packet. The destination address of the forwarding packet is set to the second multicast address. The source address of the forwarding packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2B. At the other operating terminal (e.g., 2A) that receives the forwarding packet, the controller 20 stores the latest load status in addition to storing the previous load status in the storage device 23. The operation of the first type control is basically the same as the operation of the second type control.
在負載控制系統,藉由處理操作控制終端1的操作控制開關110,可以直接驅動連接至終端1的負載17。藉由處理控制終端2的操作開關210,可以遠端控制透過訊號線Ls連接至終端2的至少一個操作控制終端的負載。操作終端2透過訊號線Ls傳送一包括控制命令的封包給至少一個操作控制終端1,因此可避免因訊號線Ls損壞、或操作控制終端1與操作終端2的任何一個損壞而造成整個系統故障的情形。當複數個操作控制終端係藉由集體控制而被遠端控制時,包括控制命令的封包會藉由多播而非單播的方式傳送至複數個操作控制終端1,因此可以一集體的方式控制複數個操作控制終端。所以,與傳統的中央控制系統相較之下,穩定度與負載控制回應能力都可提升。In the load control system, the load 17 connected to the terminal 1 can be directly driven by the operation control switch 110 of the operation control terminal 1. By processing the operation switch 210 of the control terminal 2, the load connected to the at least one operation control terminal of the terminal 2 through the signal line Ls can be remotely controlled. The operation terminal 2 transmits a packet including the control command to the at least one operation control terminal 1 through the signal line Ls, thereby avoiding the entire system failure caused by the damage of the signal line Ls or the operation of any one of the control terminal 1 and the operation terminal 2. situation. When a plurality of operation control terminals are remotely controlled by collective control, packets including control commands are transmitted to a plurality of operation control terminals 1 by multicasting instead of unicast, and thus can be controlled in a collective manner. A plurality of operation control terminals. Therefore, compared with the traditional central control system, both stability and load control response can be improved.
以下將參考圖7與圖8說明集體控制的對應關係之登記程序。The registration procedure of the correspondence relationship of the collective control will be described below with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.
在操作終端2B已登記第二型態控制的情形下,如果控制模式開關211受到操縱,控制台21提供一操作輸入(操作訊號)給控制器20。回應操作輸入,控制器20將其本身的控制模式從一操作模式改變為一登記模式。在一範例中,控制模式開關211為一具有一共用接點(common contact)與三個接點的滑動開關。任何一個接點皆可與共用接點連接。在這三個接點(位置),中央接點(位置)對應操作模式,而接點的二端(位置)對應登記模式。接點的兩端其中一係用來登記群組控制,而另一端係用來登記型態控制。然而,不限於此,控制模式開關211可為一具有一共用接點與至少二個對應操作模式與登記模式的接點(例如群組控制或型態控制)的滑動開關,或者任何要被登記而可通用於取代一獨特控制模式開關的操作開關。舉例來說,當受到操縱(按下)的時間比用於模式交換的時間臨限要久的情況下,操作開關S62可作為控制模式開關211。In the case where the operation terminal 2B has registered the second type control, if the control mode switch 211 is manipulated, the console 21 provides an operation input (operation signal) to the controller 20. In response to the operational input, controller 20 changes its own control mode from an operational mode to a registration mode. In one example, the control mode switch 211 is a slide switch having a common contact and three contacts. Any contact can be connected to a shared contact. At these three contacts (position), the central contact (position) corresponds to the operating mode, and the two ends (position) of the contact correspond to the registration mode. One of the two ends of the contact is used to register the group control, and the other end is used to register the type control. However, not limited thereto, the control mode switch 211 may be a slide switch having a common contact and at least two contacts of the corresponding operation mode and the registration mode (for example, group control or type control), or any to be registered. It can be used to replace the operation switch of a unique control mode switch. For example, when the time of being manipulated (pressed) is longer than the time threshold for mode switching, the operation switch S62 can be used as the control mode switch 211.
在登記模式下,如果操作開關S62受到操縱,控制台21提供一操作輸入(訊號)給控制器20。控制器20藉由重複地開關發光裝置LD 62向使用者顯示操作開關S62係於登記模式下。控制器20同樣也透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳送一封包(在此稱為「模式封包(mode packet)」)。模式封包的資料包括一模式設定命令,用以將每一操作控制終端1的控制器10之控制模式設定為一登記模式。模式封包的目的位址係設定為一多播位址。模式封包的來源位址係設定為操作終端2B的識別碼。In the registration mode, if the operation switch S62 is manipulated, the console 21 provides an operation input (signal) to the controller 20. The controller 20 displays the operation switch S62 to the user in the registration mode by repeatedly switching the light-emitting device LD 62. The controller 20 also transmits a packet (referred to herein as a "mode packet") to the signal line Ls via the transceiver 22. The data of the mode packet includes a mode setting command for setting the control mode of the controller 10 of each operation control terminal 1 to a registration mode. The destination address of the mode packet is set to a multicast address. The source address of the mode packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2B.
在接收模式封包的操作控制終端1,每一個控制器10根據模式設定命令改變其本身的控制模式為登記模式。在一初始的登記模式下,沒有一個操作控制終端1是在第二型態群組中。在此情形下,如果在一比用於登記的時間臨限要久的時期內按下一需要的操作控制開關110,操作控制開關110可被納入第二型態群組。舉例來說,在操作控制單元1C,如果操作控制開關S31在一比用於登記的時間臨限要久的時期內被按下,控制台11提供一比用於登記的時間臨限要久的操作控制輸入給控制器10。控制器10回應該操作控制輸入,改變用於第二型態群組的登記(進入/不進入(entry/nonentry))以進入,並透過收發器12與訊號線Ls以單播傳送一封包(在此稱為「登記封包(registration packet)」)。登記封包的資料包括已改變結果,用以顯示進入第二型態群組。登記封包的目的位址係設定為操作終端2B的識別碼。登記封包的來源位址係設定為操作控制單元1C的識別碼。控制器10同樣也透過指示器15向使用者顯示已改變結果。舉例來說,在進入第二型態群組的情形下,控制器10在一相對長的時期(第一時期)中重複地開關發光裝置LD31。在不進入的情形下,控制器10在一相對短的時期(比第一時期短的第二時期)中重複地開關發光裝置LD31。在操作終端2B,控制器20暫時地儲存在儲存裝置23的已改變結果(進入第二型態群組的要求)。In the operation control terminal 1 that receives the mode packet, each of the controllers 10 changes its own control mode to the registration mode according to the mode setting command. In an initial registration mode, none of the operation control terminals 1 are in the second type group. In this case, if a desired operation control switch 110 is pressed for a period longer than the time limit for registration, the operation control switch 110 can be incorporated into the second type group. For example, at the operation control unit 1C, if the operation control switch S31 is pressed for a period longer than the time limit for registration, the console 11 provides a time longer than the time limit for registration. The operational control is input to the controller 10. The controller 10 should operate the control input, change the registration (entry/nonentry) for the second type group to enter, and transmit a packet by unicast through the transceiver 12 and the signal line Ls ( This is referred to herein as a "registration packet". The information of the registration packet includes the changed result for displaying the entry into the second type group. The destination address of the registration packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2B. The source address of the registration packet is set to the identification code of the operation control unit 1C. The controller 10 also displays the changed result to the user via the indicator 15. For example, in the case of entering the second type group, the controller 10 repeatedly switches the light emitting device LD31 in a relatively long period of time (first period). In the case of no entry, the controller 10 repeatedly switches the light-emitting device LD31 in a relatively short period of time (a second period shorter than the first period). At the operation terminal 2B, the controller 20 temporarily stores the changed result of the storage device 23 (requirement for entering the second type group).
因此,在操作控制單元1D,如果操作控制開關S41在一比用於登記的時間臨限要久的時期內被按下,控制台11提供一比用於登記的時間臨限要久的操作控制輸入給控制器10。控制器10回應該操作控制輸入,改變用於第二型態群組的登記(進入/不進入(entry/nonentry))以進入,並透過收發器12與訊號線Ls以單播傳送一封包(在此稱為「登記封包」)。登記封包的資料包括已改變結果,用以顯示進入第二型態群組。登記封包的目的位址係設定為操作終端2B的識別碼。登記封包的來源位址係設定為操作控制單元1D的識別碼。控制器10同樣也透過指示器15向使用者顯示已改變結果。舉例來說,在進入第二型態群組的情形下,控制器10在一相對長的時期(第一時期)中重複地開關發光裝置LD41。在不進入的情形下,控制器10在一相對短的時期(比第一時期短的第二時期)中重複地開關發光裝置LD41。在操作終端2B,控制器20暫時地儲存在儲存裝置23的已改變結果(進入第二型態群組的要求)。Therefore, at the operation control unit 1D, if the operation control switch S41 is pressed for a period longer than the time limit for registration, the console 11 provides an operation control longer than the time threshold for registration. Input to controller 10. The controller 10 should operate the control input, change the registration (entry/nonentry) for the second type group to enter, and transmit a packet by unicast through the transceiver 12 and the signal line Ls ( This is called "registration packet". The information of the registration packet includes the changed result for displaying the entry into the second type group. The destination address of the registration packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2B. The source address of the registration packet is set to the identification code of the operation control unit 1D. The controller 10 also displays the changed result to the user via the indicator 15. For example, in the case of entering the second type group, the controller 10 repeatedly switches the light emitting device LD41 in a relatively long period of time (first period). In the case of no entry, the controller 10 repeatedly switches the light-emitting device LD41 in a relatively short period of time (a second period shorter than the first period). At the operation terminal 2B, the controller 20 temporarily stores the changed result of the storage device 23 (requirement for entering the second type group).
因此,在操作終端2B,如果使用者操縱控制模式開關211,控制台21提供操作輸入(操作訊號)給控制器20。根據儲存在儲存裝置23的已改變結果,控制器20將操作控制終端1C與1D的識別碼關聯至受控制物件群組(第二型態群組),並儲存相關的識別碼於儲存裝置23。接著控制器20將其本身的控制模式從登記模式改變為操作模式。控制器20也透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳送封包(模式封包(mode packet))。模式封包的資料包括用以將每一個操作控制終端1的控制器之控制模式設定為操作模式之模式設定命令。模式封包的目的位址係設定為一多播位址。模式封包的來源位址係設定為操作終端2B的識別碼。在接收到模式封包的操作控制終端1,每一個控制器10根據模式設定命令將其本身的控制模式改變為操作模式。在此情形中,不論是進入/不進入第二型態群組,每一個控制器10都不會在對應的儲存裝置13中儲存任何資料(操作終端2B的識別碼,諸如此類)。在操作終端2B與操作控制終端1,在改變為操作模式後,每一個控制器開關對應的發光裝置。同樣地,可針對除了第二型態群組外之受控制物件群組(controlled object group)實施登記程序。Therefore, at the operation terminal 2B, if the user manipulates the control mode switch 211, the console 21 provides an operation input (operation signal) to the controller 20. Based on the changed result stored in the storage device 23, the controller 20 associates the identification codes of the operation control terminals 1C and 1D to the controlled object group (the second type group), and stores the associated identification code in the storage device 23 . The controller 20 then changes its own control mode from the registration mode to the operation mode. The controller 20 also transmits a packet (mode packet) through the transceiver 22 and the signal line Ls. The data of the mode packet includes a mode setting command for setting the control mode of each controller of the operation control terminal 1 to the operation mode. The destination address of the mode packet is set to a multicast address. The source address of the mode packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2B. Upon receiving the operation control terminal 1 of the mode packet, each controller 10 changes its own control mode to the operation mode according to the mode setting command. In this case, regardless of whether the second type group is entered/not entered, each controller 10 does not store any material (the identification code of the operation terminal 2B, and the like) in the corresponding storage device 13. After the operation terminal 2B and the operation control terminal 1 are changed to the operation mode, each controller switches the corresponding light-emitting device. Likewise, the registration procedure can be implemented for controlled object groups other than the second type group.
在操作模式下,當每一個操作控制終端1C與1D的負載17的亮度係經由任何一個對應的操作控制開關(S32與S33,或S42與S43)而調整之後,操作終端2B的操作開關S62係於一比用於登記的時間臨限要久的時期內被按下,操作終端2B的控制器20B透過收發器22以單播傳送封包。封包的目的位址係分別設定為來自儲存裝置23而在第二型態群組中與操作開關S62相關的操作控制終端1C與1D的識別碼。每一個封包的資料包括控制命令或要求最新負載狀態(調光值)。每一個封包的來源位址係設定為操作終端2B的識別碼。In the operation mode, when the brightness of the load 17 of each of the operation control terminals 1C and 1D is adjusted via any one of the corresponding operation control switches (S32 and S33, or S42 and S43), the operation switch S62 of the operation terminal 2B is The controller 20B of the operation terminal 2B transmits the packet by unicast through the transceiver 22 when it is pressed for a period longer than the time limit for registration. The destination addresses of the packets are respectively set to the identification codes of the operation control terminals 1C and 1D associated with the operation switch S62 from the storage device 23 in the second type group. The information for each packet includes control commands or requests for the latest load status (dimming value). The source address of each packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2B.
在接收到封包的操作控制終端1C與1D,每一個控制器10透過對應的收發器12與訊號線Ls以單播傳送負載狀態通知的封包(回應封包(response packet))。回應封包的資料包括儲存在對應的儲存裝置13的最新負載狀態(調光值)。回應封包的目的位址係設定為操作終端2B的識別碼。回應封包的來源位址係設定為對應的操作控制終端的識別碼。Upon receiving the packet's operation control terminals 1C and 1D, each controller 10 transmits a load status notification packet (response packet) through the corresponding transceiver 12 and the signal line Ls. The information in response to the packet includes the latest load status (dimming value) stored in the corresponding storage device 13. The destination address of the response packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2B. The source address of the response packet is set to the identifier of the corresponding operation control terminal.
在接收到回應封包的操作終端2B,控制器20在第二型態控制下於儲存裝置23分別儲存來自操作控制終端1C與1D的負載狀態(調光值),作為對應的負載17的控制內容。在一替代的範例中,操作終端2B的控制器20從儲存裝置23取得操作控制終端1的負載狀態(調光值),並在型態控制下於儲存裝置23儲存負載狀態,作為負載17的控制內容。也就是說,當每一個操作控制終端1驅動對應的負載17,每一個終端傳送最新負載狀態至操作終端2B,於是儲存裝置23事先儲存操作控制終端1的最新負載狀態。在群組控制下的操作終端2A,因為並不需要負載17的控制內容(調光值),故前述的操作並非必須。Upon receiving the response packet, the controller 20 stores the load status (dimming value) from the operation control terminals 1C and 1D in the storage device 23 under the second type control, respectively, as the control content of the corresponding load 17. . In an alternative example, the controller 20 of the operation terminal 2B acquires the load state (dimming value) of the operation control terminal 1 from the storage device 23, and stores the load state in the storage device 23 under the type control, as the load 17 Control content. That is, when each of the operation control terminals 1 drives the corresponding load 17, each terminal transmits the latest load state to the operation terminal 2B, and then the storage device 23 stores the latest load state of the operation control terminal 1 in advance. In the operation terminal 2A under the group control, since the control content (dimming value) of the load 17 is not required, the aforementioned operation is not essential.
順帶一提,當任何操作終端的控制器(例如,2B的20)以及操作控制終端的控制器10的每一個係於登記模式下,即使其他操作終端2的任何操作開關(例如,2A的S51、S52,或S53)受到操縱,終端(例如,2A)的控制器20不會產生一包括用於遠端控制(群組控制)的控制模式之封包。在登記模式下,如果前述的其他操作終端2A產生封包,訊務量會增加,如此可能會影響到操作終端2B與操作控制終端1之間用以登記的封包傳輸。因此,為了避免影響登記,前述的其他操作終端(例如,操作終端2A)會被禁止傳送一包括用於遠端控制的控制模式之封包。然而,如果此種訊務量增加(traffic increase)不會影響到系統的傳送能力,前述的其他操作終端(例如,2A)可傳送一包括用於遠端控制的控制模式之封包。在此情形下,每一個操作控制終端1的控制器10可被設定為丟棄來自前述的其他操作終端之封包。Incidentally, when any of the controllers of the operation terminal (for example, 20 of 2B) and the controller 10 of the operation control terminal are in the registration mode, even if any other operation switches of the operation terminal 2 (for example, S51 of 2A) , S52, or S53) is manipulated, and the controller 20 of the terminal (e.g., 2A) does not generate a packet including a control mode for remote control (group control). In the registration mode, if the other operating terminal 2A generates a packet, the amount of traffic increases, which may affect the packet transmission between the operating terminal 2B and the operation control terminal 1 for registration. Therefore, in order to avoid affecting the registration, the aforementioned other operation terminals (for example, the operation terminal 2A) are prohibited from transmitting a packet including the control mode for the remote control. However, if such traffic increase does not affect the transmission capability of the system, the aforementioned other operational terminals (e.g., 2A) may transmit a packet including a control mode for remote control. In this case, the controller 10 of each of the operation control terminals 1 can be set to discard the packets from the other operation terminals described above.
即使是在登記模式下,每一個操作控制終端回應來自對應的操作控制開關之操作控制輸入而可直接地驅動對應的負載17。因為當每一操作控制終端1回應來自對應的操作控制開關之操作控制輸入而驅動對應的負載17時,不可能增加訊務量。Even in the registration mode, each of the operation control terminals can directly drive the corresponding load 17 in response to the operation control input from the corresponding operation control switch. Since it is impossible to increase the amount of traffic when each operation control terminal 1 drives the corresponding load 17 in response to the operation control input from the corresponding operation control switch.
所以,在登記模式下,每一個操作控制終端1的控制器10辨識一第一操作控制輸入,其關於對應的操作控制開關(S11;S21或S22;S31;或S41)的處理時間(例如,準時)相對較短;以及一第二操作控制輸入,其關於對應的操作控制開關(S11;S21或S22;S31;或S41)的處理時間(例如,準時)相對較長。每一個控制器10在接收到第一操作控制輸入時,執行控制對應的負載(其本身的負載17)的程序,以及在接收到第二操作控制輸入時,為了受控制的目標群組,執行登記切換選擇的程序(進入/不進入)。Therefore, in the registration mode, the controller 10 of each of the operation control terminals 1 recognizes a first operation control input regarding the processing time of the corresponding operation control switch (S11; S21 or S22; S31; or S41) (for example, The punctuality is relatively short; and a second operational control input having a relatively long processing time (e.g., punctuality) with respect to the corresponding operational control switch (S11; S21 or S22; S31; or S41). Each controller 10, upon receiving the first operational control input, performs a process of controlling the corresponding load (its own load 17) and, when receiving the second operational control input, for the controlled target group, Register the program for switching selection (entry/no entry).
在操作模式下,每一個操作控制終端1的控制器10回應來自對應的控制台11(S11;S21或S22;S31;或S41)的操作控制輸入,執行驅動對應的負載17的程序,而不用管取得操作控制輸入時(在時點上),該操作控制輸入的時間。所以,每一個操作控制終端1的控制器10在操作模式與登記模式之間改變一回應程序。也就是說,在登記模式下,每一個控制器10回應從對應的操作控制開關(S11;S21或S22;S31;或S41)被按下到釋放時點之間的處理時間,辨識二個操作控制輸入(第一與第二操作控制輸入)。在操作模式,每一個控制器在對應的操作控制開關(S11;S21或S22;S31;或S41)被按下時接收操作控制輸入。操作控制輸入對應在登記模式的第一操作控制輸入。In the operation mode, the controller 10 of each of the operation control terminals 1 responds to the operation control input from the corresponding console 11 (S11; S21 or S22; S31; or S41), and executes the program for driving the corresponding load 17 without using When the operation control input is obtained (at the time point), the operation controls the time of the input. Therefore, the controller 10 of each of the operation control terminals 1 changes a response procedure between the operation mode and the registration mode. That is, in the registration mode, each controller 10 responds to the processing time between when the corresponding operation control switch (S11; S21 or S22; S31; or S41) is pressed to the release point, and recognizes two operation controls. Input (first and second operational control inputs). In the operation mode, each controller receives an operation control input when a corresponding operation control switch (S11; S21 or S22; S31; or S41) is pressed. The operational control input corresponds to a first operational control input in the registration mode.
在第一實際範例中,在一操作終端2切換至登記模式後,如果任何操作控制終端1的操作控制開關受到操縱以提供第二操作控制輸入給對應的控制器10,則控制器10會替代地切換用於受控制物件群組的進入/不進入。藉此,操作終端2的儲存裝置23可重新儲存操作控制輸入與識別碼之間的對應關係。所以,使用者即使不具專業知識,也可輕易地登記用於集體控制的對應關係。在登記模式下,每一個操作控制終端1的控制器10即使從對應的控制台11接收到操作控制輸入,也不會用來控制對應的負載17。因此,可以避免登記流程與負載控制在同一時間(登記模式下)執行時發生錯誤的可能(例如,發光負載於登記模式沒有被適當地點亮)。In the first practical example, after an operation terminal 2 switches to the registration mode, if any of the operation control switches of the operation control terminal 1 are manipulated to provide a second operation control input to the corresponding controller 10, the controller 10 substitutes Switching for entry/non-entry of controlled object groups. Thereby, the storage device 23 of the operation terminal 2 can re-store the correspondence between the operation control input and the identification code. Therefore, even if the user does not have professional knowledge, the user can easily register the correspondence for collective control. In the registration mode, the controller 10 of each of the operation control terminals 1 is not used to control the corresponding load 17 even if an operation control input is received from the corresponding console 11. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the possibility that an error occurs when the registration process and the load control are executed at the same time (in the registration mode) (for example, the lighting load is not properly lit in the registration mode).
在將操作控制終端1的識別碼儲存於操作終端2的儲存裝置13之登記模式下,一個操作控制開關可通用於負載控制與登記,而該操作控制開關被立即操縱,藉此控制負載17。所以,在不需增加開關(操作控制開關)數目的情況下,可避免登記模式發生故障,並提升便利性。使用者在執行登記時也可確認每一個集體控制物件的負載狀態,更可提升便利性。在操作模式下,於處理操作控制終端的一操作控制開關時,對應的負載17也會立即獲得控制,藉此提升便利性。In the registration mode in which the identification code of the operation control terminal 1 is stored in the storage device 13 of the operation terminal 2, an operation control switch can be commonly used for load control and registration, and the operation control switch is immediately manipulated, thereby controlling the load 17. Therefore, in the case where the number of switches (operation control switches) is not required to be increased, the registration mode can be prevented from malfunctioning and the convenience can be improved. The user can also confirm the load status of each collective control object when performing registration, and the convenience can be improved. In the operation mode, when an operation control switch of the operation control terminal is processed, the corresponding load 17 is also immediately controlled, thereby improving convenience.
圖9所示為本發明的第二實際範例。在此範例中,每一個操作終端2連接一負載(圖中未顯示)並被設定以直接驅動負載。也就是說,每一個操作終端2和操作控制終端1一樣包括一驅動器。換句話說,每一個操作終端2(1A)可被歸類為具有遠端控制功能的主要操作控制終端,而每一個操作控制終端1(1B、1C與1D)可被歸類為無遠端控制功能的次要操作控制終端。為了簡化敘述,類似的元件會具有如第一實際範例的相同參考標號。Fig. 9 shows a second practical example of the present invention. In this example, each of the operation terminals 2 is connected to a load (not shown) and is set to directly drive the load. That is to say, each of the operation terminals 2 and the operation control terminal 1 includes a drive. In other words, each of the operation terminals 2 (1A) can be classified as a main operation control terminal having a remote control function, and each of the operation control terminals 1 (1B, 1C, and 1D) can be classified as having no remote end. The secondary operation control terminal of the control function. In order to simplify the description, similar elements will have the same reference numerals as the first practical example.
次要操作控制終端1B-1D係以如同第一實際範例的方式而個別設定。主要操作控制終端1A對應第一實際範例的操作終端2,並進一步包括如同次要操作控制終端1B-1D的相同配置。The secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D are individually set in the same manner as the first practical example. The main operation control terminal 1A corresponds to the operation terminal 2 of the first practical example, and further includes the same configuration as the secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D.
在主要操作控制終端1A,操作開關(210) S51對應群組控制,而操作開關S51與S53分別對應前述的第一與第二型態控制。操作開關S51-S53係與群組控制下的一群組,或者與第一或第二型態控制下的一第一或第二型態群組所包含的次要操作控制終端1B-1D之識別碼相關,還有每一個負載17的控制內容(調光值)相關,這些均儲存於儲存裝置23。In the main operation control terminal 1A, the operation switches (210) S51 correspond to the group control, and the operation switches S51 and S53 correspond to the aforementioned first and second type control, respectively. The operation switches S51-S53 are associated with a group under group control, or with the secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D included in a first or second type group under the first or second type control. The identification code is associated, as well as the control content (dimming value) of each load 17, which is stored in the storage device 23.
以下參考圖10說明主要操作控制終端1A的操作。當主要操作控制終端1A的操作開關S5受到操縱,控制台21提供操作輸入(操作訊號)給控制器20。藉由儲存在儲存裝置23內的對應關係,控制器20取得與操作輸入相關之次要操作控制終端1B-1D的識別碼,以及連接至次要操作控制終端1B-1D的受控制物件的受控制物件(負載17)的狀態(最新狀態)。如果狀態相同,則控制器20產生一控制命令,用以反轉負載17的狀態。舉例來說,如果所有與開關S51相關的負載17係於點亮狀態,則會產生關閉負載17的控制命令,而如果負載17係於熄滅狀態,則會產生導通負載17的控制命令。如果狀態不同,控制器20產生一控制命令,用以設定負載17至相同狀態。舉例來說,如果任何一個負載17是在點亮狀態而其他是在熄滅狀態,控制器20產生一控制命令以將負載17設定至點亮或熄滅狀態。接著控制器20透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳輸封包。群組封包的資料包括控制命令。群組封包的目的位址係設定為多播位址。群組封包的來源位址係設定為主要操作控制終端1A的識別碼。The operation of the main operation control terminal 1A will be described below with reference to FIG. When the operation switch S5 of the main operation control terminal 1A is manipulated, the console 21 supplies an operation input (operation signal) to the controller 20. By the correspondence stored in the storage device 23, the controller 20 acquires the identification code of the secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D related to the operation input, and the reception of the controlled object connected to the secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D. Controls the state of the object (load 17) (latest state). If the states are the same, the controller 20 generates a control command to reverse the state of the load 17. For example, if all of the load 17 associated with switch S51 is in the illuminated state, a control command to turn off load 17 is generated, and if load 17 is in the extinguished state, a control command to turn on load 17 is generated. If the states are different, the controller 20 generates a control command to set the load 17 to the same state. For example, if any one of the loads 17 is in the on state and the other is in the off state, the controller 20 generates a control command to set the load 17 to the on or off state. The controller 20 then transmits the packet through the transceiver 22 to the signal line Ls. The information of the group packet includes control commands. The destination address of the group packet is set to the multicast address. The source address of the group packet is set as the identification code of the primary operation control terminal 1A.
在次要操作控制終端1B-1D,每一個控制器10透過對應的收發器12接收群組封包。如果群組封包的資料包括對應的次要操作控制終端之識別碼,則每一個控制器10根據控制內容與識別碼的組合提供一控制訊號給對應的驅動器14,用以驅動對應的負載17。驅動器14根據控制訊號而開關繼電器以提供或停止提供能量給負載17。在接收到控制命令的時點經過一預先決定的等待時間後,每一個控制器10透過對應的收發器12與訊號線Ls傳送一負載狀態通知的封包(回應封包)。每一個操作控制終端1A-1D的等待時間彼此不同。回應封包的目的位址係設定為主要操作控制終端1A的識別碼(群組封包的來源位址)。回應封包的來源位址係設定為對應的次要操作控制終端的識別碼。回應封包的資料包括對應的負載17的最新狀態(點亮或熄滅)。此外,每一個控制器10回應最新負載狀態而改變對應的指示器15的顯示(符號)。At the secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D, each controller 10 receives a group packet through a corresponding transceiver 12. If the data of the group packet includes the identification code of the corresponding secondary operation control terminal, each controller 10 provides a control signal to the corresponding driver 14 according to the combination of the control content and the identification code for driving the corresponding load 17. The driver 14 switches the relays according to the control signals to provide or stop providing energy to the load 17. After a predetermined waiting time has elapsed after receiving the control command, each controller 10 transmits a load status notification packet (response packet) through the corresponding transceiver 12 and the signal line Ls. The waiting times of each of the operation control terminals 1A to 1D are different from each other. The destination address of the response packet is set as the identification code of the primary operation control terminal 1A (the source address of the group packet). The source address of the response packet is set to the identifier of the corresponding secondary operation control terminal. The response packet data includes the latest status (lighted or extinguished) of the corresponding load 17. Further, each controller 10 changes the display (symbol) of the corresponding indicator 15 in response to the latest load state.
在主要操作終端1A,控制器20透過收發器22接收一回應封包,接著並儲存回應封包中的負載狀態於儲存裝置23。如果從對應操作開關S51的群組所包括的次要操作控制終端1B-1D接收到每一個回應封包,則控制器20改變指示器25的顯示。舉例來說,控制器20在當所有與操作開關S51相關的負載17為點亮時,關閉發光裝置LD51;以及當所有與操作開關S51相關的負載17未被點亮時,導通發光裝置LD51。如果控制器20無法從任何一個次要操作控制終端1B-1D收到回應封包(「失聯終端(missing terminal)」),則控制器20透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳送封包(「提醒封包(reminder packet)」)。提醒封包的目的位址係設定為失聯終端的識別碼(例如1D)。提醒封包的來源位址係設定為主要操作終端1A的識別碼。提醒封包的資料包括一用以要求負載狀態通知的封包之控制命令。如果從失聯終端(1D)收到負載狀態通知的封包,則控制器20會將封包內的負載狀態儲存在儲存裝置23中。否則,舉例來說控制器20藉由重複地開關發光裝置LD 51來顯示一不正常(故障)狀態。At the primary operating terminal 1A, the controller 20 receives a response packet through the transceiver 22, and then stores the load status in the response packet in the storage device 23. If each of the response packets is received from the secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D included in the group corresponding to the operation switch S51, the controller 20 changes the display of the pointer 25. For example, the controller 20 turns off the light-emitting device LD51 when all of the load 17 associated with the operation switch S51 is lit; and turns on the light-emitting device LD51 when all the loads 17 associated with the operation switch S51 are not illuminated. If the controller 20 cannot receive the response packet ("missing terminal") from any of the secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D, the controller 20 transmits the packet through the transceiver 22 to the signal line Ls ("Reminder packet" (reminder packet)"). The destination address of the reminder packet is set to the identification code of the disconnected terminal (for example, 1D). The source address of the reminder packet is set as the identification code of the primary operation terminal 1A. The data for the reminder packet includes a control command for the packet requesting the load status notification. If the packet of the load status notification is received from the disconnected terminal (1D), the controller 20 stores the load status in the packet in the storage device 23. Otherwise, for example, the controller 20 displays an abnormal (faulty) state by repeatedly switching the light-emitting device LD 51.
以下參考圖11說明型態控制(第二型態控制)的操作。在主要操作控制終端1A,當操作開關S53受到操縱時,控制台21提供一操作輸入(操作訊號)給控制器20。控制器20為回應操作輸入,藉由儲存裝置23所儲存的對應關係取得與操作輸入相關之次要操作控制終端1C與1D的識別碼,以及連接至終端1C與1D的負載17之控制內容(調光值)。為回應控制內容(第二型態控制),控制器20產生一控制命令,用以在70%的調光值驅動次要操作控制終端1C的負載17,以及在30%的調光值驅動次要操作控制終端1D的負載17。接著控制器20透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳送封包(型態封包)。型態封包的資料包括控制命令。型態封包的目的位址係設定為多播位址。型態封包的來源位址係設定為主要操作控制終端1A的識別碼。型態封包並不包括第二型態群組的次要操作控制終端1B的識別碼。The operation of the type control (second type control) will be described below with reference to FIG. At the main operation control terminal 1A, when the operation switch S53 is manipulated, the console 21 provides an operation input (operation signal) to the controller 20. The controller 20 obtains the identification code of the secondary operation control terminals 1C and 1D associated with the operation input and the control content of the load 17 connected to the terminals 1C and 1D by the correspondence stored in the storage device 23 in response to the operation input ( Dimming value). In response to the control content (second type control), the controller 20 generates a control command for driving the load 17 of the secondary operation control terminal 1C at 70% of the dimming value, and driving at 30% of the dimming value. The load 17 of the control terminal 1D is to be operated. The controller 20 then transmits the packet (type packet) to the signal line Ls through the transceiver 22. The type of packet information includes control commands. The destination address of the type packet is set to the multicast address. The source address of the type packet is set as the identification code of the primary operation control terminal 1A. The type packet does not include the identification code of the secondary operation control terminal 1B of the second type group.
在次要操作控制終端1B-1D,每一個控制器10透過對應的收發器12接收型態封包。在次要操作控制終端1B,識別碼並沒有被包含在型態封包中(並沒有結合型態封包內的控制命令(控制內容)),因此控制器10忽略控制命令,反而是透過對應的收發器12與訊號線Ls傳送負載狀態通知的封包(回應封包)。負載狀態通知的封包資料包括負載17之最新負載狀態。在次要操作控制終端1C與1D,它們的識別碼被包含在封包中(分別與封包內的控制內容結合),因此每一個控制器10提供一控制訊號給對應的驅動器14,用以根據控制內容(調光值)加上對應的識別碼以驅動對應的負載17。每一個驅動器14根據對應的控制訊號,調整饋入負載17的單位時間電力。在接收到控制命令的時點經過一預先決定的等待時間後,每一個控制器10透過對應的收發器12與訊號線Ls傳送一負載狀態通知的封包(回應封包)。回應封包的目的位址係設定為型態封包的來源位址(主要操作控制終端1A的識別碼)。回應封包的來源位址係設定為對應的次要操作控制終端的識別碼。回應封包的資料包括一對應的負載17的最新狀態(調光值)。此外,每一個控制器10回應最新狀態而改變對應的指示器15的顯示。At the secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D, each controller 10 receives a type packet through the corresponding transceiver 12. In the secondary operation control terminal 1B, the identification code is not included in the type packet (the control command (control content) in the combination type packet is not combined), so the controller 10 ignores the control command, but transmits the corresponding transmission and reception. The device 12 and the signal line Ls transmit a packet of the load status notification (response packet). The packet data of the load status notification includes the latest load status of the load 17. In the secondary operation control terminals 1C and 1D, their identification codes are included in the packets (combined with the control contents in the packets, respectively), so each controller 10 provides a control signal to the corresponding driver 14 for control according to the control. The content (dimming value) is added to the corresponding identification code to drive the corresponding load 17. Each of the drivers 14 adjusts the power per unit time fed to the load 17 in accordance with the corresponding control signal. After a predetermined waiting time has elapsed after receiving the control command, each controller 10 transmits a load status notification packet (response packet) through the corresponding transceiver 12 and the signal line Ls. The destination address of the response packet is set to the source address of the type packet (the identification code of the primary operation control terminal 1A). The source address of the response packet is set to the identifier of the corresponding secondary operation control terminal. The response packet data includes the latest status (dimming value) of a corresponding load 17. In addition, each controller 10 changes the display of the corresponding indicator 15 in response to the latest state.
在主要操作控制終端1A,控制器20透過收發器22接收回應封包,並將封包內的負載狀態儲存於儲存裝置23。如果控制器20從與操作開關S53相關的第二型態群組中的次要操作控制終端1C與1D接收到所有的回應封包,則控制器20會藉由導通發光裝置LD 53以顯示已執行第二型態控制。第一型態控制的操作基本上與第二型態控制相同。At the primary operational control terminal 1A, the controller 20 receives the response packet through the transceiver 22 and stores the load status in the packet in the storage device 23. If the controller 20 receives all of the response packets from the secondary operation control terminals 1C and 1D in the second type group associated with the operation switch S53, the controller 20 displays the executed by turning on the light-emitting device LD 53. Second type control. The operation of the first type control is basically the same as the second type control.
在第二實際範例,如果主要操作控制終端1A的控制模式開關受到操縱(按下或滑動),控制器20改變其本身的控制模式。舉例來說,從操作模式改變為登記模式。控制器20也透過收發器22與訊號線Ls,以多播傳送一包括模式設定命令的封包,其中包括用以指定一登記模式的模式設定命令。在接收到封包的次要操作控制終端1B-1D,每一個控制器10將其本身的控制模式從操作模式改變為登記模式。在登記模式下,次要操作控制終端1B-1D所需要的識別碼可與主要操作控制終端1A的一受控制物件群組相關,如第一實際範例所述。In the second practical example, if the control mode switch of the main operation control terminal 1A is manipulated (pressed or slid), the controller 20 changes its own control mode. For example, changing from the operating mode to the registration mode. The controller 20 also multicasts a packet including a mode setting command through the transceiver 22 and the signal line Ls, including a mode setting command for specifying a registration mode. Upon receiving the secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D of the packets, each controller 10 changes its own control mode from the operation mode to the registration mode. In the registration mode, the identification code required for the secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D may be associated with a controlled object group of the primary operation control terminal 1A as described in the first practical example.
在圖3,當操作終端2A與2B係於同一時間改變至登記模式,就有可能會發生錯誤。舉例來說,要與操作終端2A與2B的其中一個產生關聯的操作控制終端1可能會與二者均產生關聯。所以,當任何一個操作終端係於登記模式下時,較佳為其他終端的控制模式不能改變為登記模式。在連接至訊號線Ls的操作控制終端1根據一模式設定命令改變其本身的控制模式至登記模式後,另一個操作控制終端1會被連接與啟動,並且無法接收模式設定命令,因此無法將控制模式改變為登記模式。所以,在傳送模式設定命令後,有需要也改變已啟動的操作控制終端1的控制模式。In Fig. 3, when the operation terminals 2A and 2B are changed to the registration mode at the same time, an error may occur. For example, the operation control terminal 1 to be associated with one of the operation terminals 2A and 2B may be associated with both. Therefore, when any one of the operating terminals is in the registration mode, it is preferable that the control mode of the other terminal cannot be changed to the registration mode. After the operation control terminal 1 connected to the signal line Ls changes its own control mode to the registration mode according to a mode setting command, the other operation control terminal 1 is connected and activated, and cannot receive the mode setting command, so the control cannot be performed. The mode changes to the registration mode. Therefore, after the transfer mode setting command, it is necessary to also change the control mode of the activated operation control terminal 1.
在第三實際範例中,如果每一個操作終端的控制器20(例如,2B的20)將其本身的控制模式改變為登記模式,每一個控制器20會重複地傳送包括模式設定命令的封包,用以在固定的間隔指定一登記模式給所有的操作控制終端與其他操作終端2(例如,以數秒的間隔),直到傳送另一個包括模式設定命令的封包以設定至操作模式為止。為了簡化敘述,類似的元件係具有與第一實際範例相同的參考標號。In the third practical example, if the controller 20 of each of the operation terminals (for example, 20 of 2B) changes its own control mode to the registration mode, each controller 20 repeatedly transmits the packet including the mode setting command. It is used to designate a registration mode for all operation control terminals and other operation terminals 2 at a fixed interval (for example, at intervals of several seconds) until another packet including the mode setting command is transmitted to be set to the operation mode. In order to simplify the description, similar elements have the same reference numerals as the first practical example.
以下參考圖12說明第三實際範例的操作。在操作終端2B,如果控制台21的控制模式開關211受到操縱,控制台21提供一操作輸入(操作訊號)給控制器20。接著控制器20將其本身的控制模式從操作模式改變為登記模式。當操作終端2B的操作開關S62受到操縱時,控制器20產生一模式設定命令,用以指定一登記模式。接著控制器20透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳送一登記模式通知的封包(在此稱為「模式封包(mode packet)」),其中並包括模式設定命令。模式封包的資料包括模式設定命令。模式封包的目的位址係設定為一多播位址。模式封包的來源位址係設定為操作終端2B的識別碼。模式封包係於固定間隔由多播方式重複傳送。The operation of the third practical example will be described below with reference to FIG. At the operation terminal 2B, if the control mode switch 211 of the console 21 is manipulated, the console 21 provides an operation input (operation signal) to the controller 20. The controller 20 then changes its own control mode from the operational mode to the registration mode. When the operation switch S62 of the operation terminal 2B is manipulated, the controller 20 generates a mode setting command for designating a registration mode. The controller 20 then transmits a registration mode notification packet (referred to herein as a "mode packet") to the signal line Ls via the transceiver 22, and includes a mode setting command. The data of the mode packet includes a mode setting command. The destination address of the mode packet is set to a multicast address. The source address of the mode packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2B. The mode packet is repeatedly transmitted by the multicast method at a fixed interval.
在操作控制終端1,每一個控制器10根據在模式封包內的模式設定命令,將其本身的控制模式從操作模式改變至登記模式,以及同時啟動一計數器(計時器)。舉例來說,即使任何一個操作控制終端(例如,1B)是在操作終端2B的第一個模式封包播傳送後才啟動的,操作控制終端1B還是可以接收其他後續的模式封包。藉此,操作控制終端1B也可將控制模式從操作模式改變為登記模式。所以,操作控制終端1B的儲存裝置13會要求儲存在儲存裝置13與23的其他操作控制終端1與操作終端2的多播位址。然而,一廣播位址也可用來取代多播位址而以廣播的方式傳送模式封包。At the operation control terminal 1, each controller 10 changes its own control mode from the operation mode to the registration mode according to the mode setting command in the mode packet, and simultaneously starts a counter (timer). For example, even if any one of the operation control terminals (for example, 1B) is started after the first mode packet transmission of the operation terminal 2B, the operation control terminal 1B can receive other subsequent mode packets. Thereby, the operation control terminal 1B can also change the control mode from the operation mode to the registration mode. Therefore, the storage device 13 of the operation control terminal 1B requests the multicast addresses of the other operation control terminals 1 and the operation terminal 2 stored in the storage devices 13 and 23. However, a broadcast address can also be used to broadcast mode packets in a broadcast manner instead of a multicast address.
在操作控制終端1,每一個控制器10只要收到模式封包即重置其記數器。每一個控制器10在其計數器數值(量測的時間)超過一比重複地傳送模組封包的週期時間還要久之預先決定的時間(用於自動復原的時間臨限)之情形下,將其控制模式改變為操作模式。舉例來說,如此可判斷操作終端2B中斷模式封包的傳送。所以,即使操作終端2B因為損壞而中斷模式封包的傳送,每一個操作控制終端1的控制器10可自動地將其控制模式改變為操作模式。所以,可避免系統的誤動作。In operating the control terminal 1, each controller 10 resets its counter as soon as it receives the mode packet. Each controller 10, when its counter value (measured time) exceeds a predetermined time (time threshold for automatic recovery) longer than the cycle time of repeatedly transmitting the module packet, The control mode is changed to the operation mode. For example, it can be judged that the operation terminal 2B interrupts the transmission of the mode packet. Therefore, even if the operation terminal 2B interrupts the transmission of the mode packet due to the damage, the controller 10 of each of the operation control terminals 1 can automatically change its control mode to the operation mode. Therefore, the malfunction of the system can be avoided.
在有一個操作終端2(例如,2B)係於登記模式的情況下,如果另一個操作終端2(例如,2A)的控制台21提供操作輸入(訊號)給控制器20,則控制器20在取得操作輸入的時點,啟動計數器。控制器20在計數器的數值超過用於自動復原的時間臨限之前,如果從操作終端2B收到模式封包,則會忽略操作輸入。如果計數器的數值超過用於自動復原的時間臨限,而控制器20沒有收到模式封包,則控制器20將控制模式從操作模式改變為登記模式。在操作終端2A,控制器20藉由快速地開關發光裝置LD51-LD53以指示改變為登記模式(錯誤通知)的動作失誤,並忽略前述的操作輸入。然而,不限於此,舉例來說,錯誤通知也可藉由讓蜂鳴器發聲而實施。In the case where one of the operation terminals 2 (for example, 2B) is in the registration mode, if the console 21 of the other operation terminal 2 (for example, 2A) provides an operation input (signal) to the controller 20, the controller 20 is When the operation input is obtained, the counter is started. The controller 20 ignores the operation input if the mode packet is received from the operation terminal 2B before the value of the counter exceeds the time threshold for automatic restoration. If the value of the counter exceeds the time threshold for automatic recovery, and the controller 20 does not receive the mode packet, the controller 20 changes the control mode from the operation mode to the registration mode. At the operation terminal 2A, the controller 20 instructs to change the operation error of the registration mode (error notification) by quickly switching the light-emitting devices LD51-LD53, and ignores the aforementioned operation input. However, it is not limited thereto, and for example, the error notification can also be implemented by making the buzzer sound.
在第三實際範例中,由於操作終端(例如,2A與2B)不會將它們的控制模式改變為登記模式,因此可避免每一個操作終端2的儲存裝置23儲存一錯誤的對應關係(受控制的目標群組)。In the third practical example, since the operation terminals (for example, 2A and 2B) do not change their control modes to the registration mode, it is possible to prevent the storage device 23 of each operation terminal 2 from storing an erroneous correspondence (controlled) Target group).
附帶一提,當操作終端2的任何控制器20(例如,2B的20)與操作終端1的任何控制器10係於登記模式下,即使另一操作開關操作終端2(例如,2A)的任何操作開關受到操縱,控制器(例如,2A的20)不會產生用於遠端控制(群組控制)的封包。如果系統中的訊務量因為遠端控制的封包而增加,所增加的訊務量可能會影響到操作終端2B與操作控制終端1之間的封包傳送。為了避免此種影響,因此操作終端2(例如,2A)在登記模式下禁止傳送用於遠端控制的封包。然而,如果所增加的訊務量不會影響到前述封包傳送工作,操作終端2A在登記模式下可傳送用於遠端控制的封包,而每一操作終端1的控制器10可丟棄封包。Incidentally, when any controller 20 of the operation terminal 2 (for example, 20 of 2B) and any controller 10 of the operation terminal 1 are in the registration mode, even if another operation switch operates the terminal 2 (for example, 2A) The operating switch is manipulated and the controller (eg, 20 of 2A) does not generate a packet for remote control (group control). If the amount of traffic in the system increases due to the packet controlled by the far end, the increased amount of traffic may affect the packet transmission between the operation terminal 2B and the operation control terminal 1. In order to avoid such an influence, the operation terminal 2 (for example, 2A) prohibits transmission of a packet for remote control in the registration mode. However, if the increased amount of traffic does not affect the aforementioned packet transmission work, the operation terminal 2A can transmit a packet for remote control in the registration mode, and the controller 10 of each operation terminal 1 can discard the packet.
即使是在登記模式下,每一個操作控制終端1的控制器10可回應來自對應的操作控制開關之操作控制輸入而直接地驅動對應的負載17。因為當每一操作控制終端1回應來自對應的操作控制開關之操作控制輸入而驅動對應的負載17時,不可能增加訊務量。Even in the registration mode, the controller 10 of each of the operation control terminals 1 can directly drive the corresponding load 17 in response to the operation control input from the corresponding operation control switch. Since it is impossible to increase the amount of traffic when each operation control terminal 1 drives the corresponding load 17 in response to the operation control input from the corresponding operation control switch.
第三實際範例可應用於第二實際範例。在負載控制系統包括主要操作控制終端的情形下,當每一個終端在任何一個主要操作控制終端的控制下將其本身的控制模式改變為登記模式時,其他的主要操作控制終端的控制器也可回應對應的操作開關像是第二操作控制終端1B-1D,而選擇進入或不進入(登記)受控制的目標群組。The third practical example can be applied to the second practical example. In the case where the load control system includes the main operation control terminal, when each terminal changes its own control mode to the registration mode under the control of any one of the main operation control terminals, the controllers of other main operation control terminals may also The corresponding operation switch is responded to like the second operation control terminal 1B-1D, and is selected to enter or not to enter (register) the controlled target group.
在圖3,每一個操作終端2的控制器20回應儲存在對應的儲存裝置23之最新負載狀態而更新一遠端控制(集體控制)狀態與對應的指示器25的狀態(顯示內容)。如果儲存在一操作終端2的儲存裝置23之最新負載狀態與實際負載狀態不符,則操作終端2的遠端控制(集體控制)或對應的指示器25之負載狀態可能會發生故障。舉例來說,於某些電力工程中,在已經登記操作終端2的遠端控制對應關係後,當一操作控制開關受到操縱而一操作終端沒有獲得能量時,此種不符的情形可能會發生。In FIG. 3, the controller 20 of each of the operation terminals 2 updates a remote control (collective control) state and a state (display content) of the corresponding indicator 25 in response to the latest load state stored in the corresponding storage device 23. If the latest load state of the storage device 23 stored in an operation terminal 2 does not match the actual load state, the remote control (collective control) of the operation terminal 2 or the load state of the corresponding indicator 25 may malfunction. For example, in some power engineering, after a remote control correspondence has been registered for the operation terminal 2, such an inconsistency may occur when an operation control switch is manipulated and an operation terminal does not obtain energy.
在第四實際範例中,操作終端2的每一個控制器20在啟動時執行一從每一個操作控制終端1取得最新負載狀態的程序(當它回應來自電源的電力分配而被啟動時)。接著每一個控制器20藉由儲存由每一個操作控制終端1所取得的最新負載狀態,以更新對應的儲存裝置23。In the fourth practical example, each of the controllers 20 of the operation terminal 2 executes a program for acquiring the latest load state from each of the operation control terminals 1 at the time of startup (when it is activated in response to the power distribution from the power source). Each controller 20 then updates the corresponding storage device 23 by storing the latest load status obtained by each of the operation control terminals 1.
以下參考圖13說明第四實際範例的操作。在操作終端2A,當控制器20被啟動後,控制器20透過收發器22與訊號線LS傳送一封包(在此稱為「啟動封包(activation packet)」)。啟動封包的資料包括一回應要求(為了確認存在而要求回應之控制命令(要求命令))。啟動封包的目的位址係設定為一多播位址。啟動封包的來源位址係設定為操作終端2A的識別碼。The operation of the fourth practical example will be described below with reference to FIG. At the operation terminal 2A, when the controller 20 is activated, the controller 20 transmits a packet (referred to herein as "activation packet") to the signal line LS through the transceiver 22. The information for starting the packet includes a response request (a control command (request for order) that requires a response in order to confirm the existence). The destination address of the boot packet is set to a multicast address. The source address of the boot packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2A.
在操作控制終端1A-1D,每一個控制器10透過對應的收發器12接收啟動封包。在接收到啟動封包(回應要求)的時點經過一預先決定的等待時間後,每一個控制器10透過對應的收發器12與訊號線Ls傳送一負載狀態通知的封包(回應封包)。回應封包的目的位址係設定為啟動封包的來源位址(操作終端2A的識別位址)。回應封包的來源位址係設定為對應的操作控制終端1的識別位址。回應封包的資料包括對應的負載17的最新狀態(最新負載狀態)。在操作終端2B,控制器20透過收發器22接收回應封包。控制器20將啟動封包的來源位址(操作終端2A的識別碼)儲存在儲存裝置20中。控制器20接著透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳送ACK封包(ACK packet)。ACK封包的目的位址係設為啟動封包的來源位址(操作終端2A的識別碼)。ACK封包的來源位址係設定為操作終端2B的識別碼。At the operation control terminals 1A-1D, each controller 10 receives an activation packet through a corresponding transceiver 12. After a predetermined waiting time has elapsed after receiving the start packet (response request), each controller 10 transmits a load status notification packet (response packet) through the corresponding transceiver 12 and the signal line Ls. The destination address of the response packet is set to the source address of the boot packet (the identification address of the operation terminal 2A). The source address of the response packet is set to the corresponding identification address of the operation control terminal 1. The response packet data includes the latest status of the corresponding load 17 (latest load status). At the operation terminal 2B, the controller 20 receives the response packet through the transceiver 22. The controller 20 stores the source address of the boot packet (the identification code of the operation terminal 2A) in the storage device 20. The controller 20 then transmits an ACK packet to the signal line Ls via the transceiver 22. The destination address of the ACK packet is set to the source address of the boot packet (the identification code of the operation terminal 2A). The source address of the ACK packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2B.
在操作終端2A,如果控制器20分別透過收發器22接收來自操作控制終端1A-1D的回應封包,則控制器20儲存回應封包內所包括的每一個負載狀態。如果控制器20也透過收發器22接收來自操作終端2B的ACK封包,控制器20將ACK封包(操作終端2B的識別碼)的目的位址儲存在儲存裝置23內,用以傳送前述的轉送封包。At the operation terminal 2A, if the controller 20 receives the response packets from the operation control terminals 1A-1D through the transceiver 22, respectively, the controller 20 stores each of the load states included in the response packet. If the controller 20 also receives the ACK packet from the operation terminal 2B through the transceiver 22, the controller 20 stores the destination address of the ACK packet (identification code of the operation terminal 2B) in the storage device 23 for transmitting the aforementioned forwarding packet. .
操作終端的每一個控制器20也可從操作控制終端1取得每一負載狀態,如圖14所示。也就是說,當操作終端2的控制器20A被啟動時,控制器20分別設定儲存在儲存裝置23內之終端的識別碼為啟動封包的目的位址,並透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳送啟動封包。控制器20以單播分別傳送啟動封包至操作控制終端1A-1D。在操作控制終端1A-1D,每一個控制器10傳送一負載狀態通知封包(回應封包)給操作終端2A。在操作終端2A,如果控制器20透過收發器22接收來自操作控制終端1A-1D的回應封包,則控制器20會將回應封包內的負載狀態儲存於儲存裝置23。控制器20同樣也利用多播將啟動封包傳送至其他操作終端2(例如,2B)。在操作終端2B,如果控制器20透過收發器22接收啟動封包,控制器20會將啟動封包的目的位址(操作終端2A的識別碼)儲存於儲存裝置23。在操作終端2A,如果控制器20從操作終端2B接收ACK封包,控制器20會將ACK封包(操作終端2B的識別碼)的目的位址儲存於儲存裝置23。Each of the controllers 20 of the operation terminal can also acquire each load state from the operation control terminal 1, as shown in FIG. That is, when the controller 20A of the operation terminal 2 is activated, the controller 20 sets the identification code of the terminal stored in the storage device 23 as the destination address of the startup packet, and transmits it through the transceiver 22 and the signal line Ls. Start the packet. The controller 20 transmits the boot packets to the operation control terminals 1A-1D, respectively, in unicast. At the operation control terminals 1A-1D, each controller 10 transmits a load status notification packet (response packet) to the operation terminal 2A. At the operation terminal 2A, if the controller 20 receives the response packet from the operation control terminals 1A-1D through the transceiver 22, the controller 20 stores the load status in the response packet in the storage device 23. The controller 20 also transmits the boot packet to other operating terminals 2 (e.g., 2B) using multicast. In the operation terminal 2B, if the controller 20 receives the boot packet through the transceiver 22, the controller 20 stores the destination address of the boot packet (the identification code of the operation terminal 2A) in the storage device 23. In the operation terminal 2A, if the controller 20 receives the ACK packet from the operation terminal 2B, the controller 20 stores the destination address of the ACK packet (identification code of the operation terminal 2B) in the storage device 23.
在圖13或圖14,對於操作終端2A來說,當控制器20無法從某一個操作控制終端1A-1D(在此稱為「失聯終端(missing terminal)」)收到回應封包時,控制器20透過收發器22與訊號線Ls傳送一封包(提醒封包)。提醒封包之目的位址係設為失聯終端(例如,1D)的識別碼。提醒封包之目的位址係設定至操作終端2A的識別碼。提醒封包的資料包括用以要求負載狀態通知的封包之控制命令。如果從失聯終端收到負載狀態通知的封包,則控制器20將包含於封包中的負載狀態儲存於儲存裝置23。否則,控制器20藉由讓發光二極體LD51點亮和熄滅,以指示如操作控制終端1D脫離或損壞(錯誤通知)等那樣的故障。In FIG. 13 or FIG. 14, for the operation terminal 2A, when the controller 20 cannot receive a response packet from a certain operation control terminal 1A-1D (herein referred to as "missing terminal"), control is performed. The device 20 transmits a packet (alert packet) through the transceiver 22 and the signal line Ls. The destination address of the reminder packet is set to the identification code of the disconnected terminal (for example, 1D). The destination address of the reminder packet is set to the identification code of the operation terminal 2A. The data of the reminder packet includes a control command for the packet requesting the load status notification. If the packet of the load status notification is received from the disconnected terminal, the controller 20 stores the load status included in the packet in the storage device 23. Otherwise, the controller 20 indicates a failure such as the operation control terminal 1D being detached or damaged (error notification) or the like by causing the light-emitting diode LD 51 to be turned on and off.
在第四實際範例中,一操作終端2在啟動時可取得每一個連接至操作控制終端1的負載之最新狀態。所以,有可能避免當操作終端2的儲存裝置23所儲存的負載狀態與實際的負載狀態不符時所發生的故障。操作終端2的遠端控制中需用到包括操作控制終端1A-1D的識別碼之對應關係,但是其他操作終端2的識別碼並非用於遠端控制,而是為了轉送負載狀態。因此,如果儲存裝置23包括一可覆寫的非揮發性半導體記憶體與一揮發性半導體記憶體,而需用於遠端控制的對應關係是儲存於非揮發性半導體記憶體的時候,則系統的便利性可以被提升。如果不需用於遠端控制的資訊(其他操作終端2的識別碼)係儲存於揮發性記憶體中,則揮發性半導體記憶體的需求容量可以減少。然而,如果不需用於遠端控制之資訊(其他操作終端2的識別碼)也儲存在非揮發性半導體記憶體中識別碼,則在啟動時可確認其他操作終端2的存在。In the fourth practical example, an operation terminal 2 can acquire the latest state of each load connected to the operation control terminal 1 at the time of startup. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a failure that occurs when the load state stored in the storage device 23 of the operation terminal 2 does not match the actual load state. The correspondence between the identification codes including the operation control terminals 1A-1D is required in the remote control of the operation terminal 2, but the identification codes of the other operation terminals 2 are not used for remote control, but for transferring the load status. Therefore, if the storage device 23 includes a rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory and a volatile semiconductor memory, and the correspondence required for remote control is stored in the non-volatile semiconductor memory, the system The convenience can be improved. If information for remote control (the identification code of other operating terminal 2) is not stored in the volatile memory, the required capacity of the volatile semiconductor memory can be reduced. However, if the information for the remote control (the identification code of the other operation terminal 2) is not required to be stored in the non-volatile semiconductor memory, the presence of the other operation terminal 2 can be confirmed at the time of startup.
在圖13,如果操作終端2A的控制器20被啟動,控制器20透過收發器22與訊號線Ls以多播傳送啟動封包。如果操作終端1A-1D的控制器10和操作終端2B的控制器20透過收發器12與22收到啟動封包,則控制器10與20分別透過收發器12與22以單播傳送回應封包和ACK封包至操作終端2A。一般來說,多播傳送的可靠性要比單播傳送低。因此,隨著回應被要時,應以多播傳送啟動封包。隨著確實性(assuredness)被要求而不是回應被要求,回應封包和ACK封包須以單播傳送。藉此可達到訊號傳送的良好平衡。In Fig. 13, if the controller 20 of the operation terminal 2A is activated, the controller 20 transmits the startup packet through the transceiver 22 and the signal line Ls by multicast. If the controller 10 of the operation terminals 1A-1D and the controller 20 of the operation terminal 2B receive the startup packet through the transceivers 12 and 22, the controllers 10 and 20 transmit the response packet and the ACK through the transceivers 12 and 22, respectively, through the transceivers 12 and 22. The packet is packetized to the operation terminal 2A. In general, multicast transmissions are less reliable than unicast transmissions. Therefore, as the response is requested, the packet should be transmitted in multicast. The response packet and the ACK packet shall be transmitted unicast as the assuredness is required instead of the response being requested. This achieves a good balance of signal transmission.
第四實際範例可應用於第二實際範例。主要操作控制終端1A的控制器20在啟動時傳送一啟動封包,藉此從每一個次要操作控制終端1B-1D接收最新的負載狀態。因此,有可能避免當儲存在主要操作控制終端1A的儲存裝置23的負載狀態與實際負載狀態不符時所發生的故障。The fourth practical example can be applied to the second practical example. The controller 20, which mainly operates the control terminal 1A, transmits a start packet at the time of startup, thereby receiving the latest load state from each of the secondary operation control terminals 1B-1D. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a failure that occurs when the load state of the storage device 23 stored in the primary operation control terminal 1A does not match the actual load state.
儘管本發明已經參考某些較佳實施例加以說明,然而熟悉此技藝者應可在不違背本發明的實際精神與範疇,也就是根據申請專利範圍,對本發明進行各種修改與變化。While the invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments of the invention, the invention may be modified and modified in various embodiments.
1...操作控制終端1. . . Operation control terminal
2...操作終端2. . . Operation terminal
10...控制器10. . . Controller
11...控制台11. . . Console
12...收發器12. . . transceiver
13...儲存裝置13. . . Storage device
14...驅動器14. . . driver
15...指示器15. . . Indicator
16...電源16. . . power supply
17...負載17. . . load
20...控制器20. . . Controller
21...控制台twenty one. . . Console
22...收發器twenty two. . . transceiver
23...儲存裝置twenty three. . . Storage device
25...指示器25. . . Indicator
26...電源26. . . power supply
110...操作控制開關110. . . Operation control switch
111...控制模式開關111. . . Control mode switch
210...操作開關210. . . Operation switch
211...控制模式開關211. . . Control mode switch
1A、1B、1C、1D...操作控制終端1A, 1B, 1C, 1D. . . Operation control terminal
2A、2B‧‧‧操作終端2A, 2B‧‧‧ operator terminal
S11、S21、S22、S31、S32、S33、S41、S42、S43‧‧‧操作控制開關S11, S21, S22, S31, S32, S33, S41, S42, S43‧‧‧ operation control switch
S51、S52、S53、S61、S62‧‧‧操作開關S51, S52, S53, S61, S62‧‧‧ operation switch
LD11、LD21、LD22、LD31、LD41‧‧‧發光裝置LD11, LD21, LD22, LD31, LD41‧‧‧ illuminating device
LD51、LD52、LD53、LD61、LD62‧‧‧發光裝置LD51, LD52, LD53, LD61, LD62‧‧‧ illuminating device
Lp‧‧‧電源線Lp‧‧‧Power cord
Ls‧‧‧通訊線Ls‧‧‧ communication line
以下將詳細說明本發明的較佳實施例,透過以下的詳細實施例說明與附屬的圖式,將更可了解本發明的其他特點與優勢,其中:Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention.
圖1為根據本發明的第一實施例在一負載控制系統內的一操作控制終端之方塊圖;1 is a block diagram of an operation control terminal in a load control system in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention;
圖2為在該負載控制系統內的一操作終端之方塊圖;2 is a block diagram of an operation terminal in the load control system;
圖3為根據本發明的第一實際範例之負載控制系統的概要圖;Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a load control system according to a first practical example of the present invention;
圖4A與4B為用於該負載控制系統的一訊框格式;4A and 4B are a frame format for the load control system;
圖5為該負載控制系統實施的集體控制操作之說明圖;Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram of a collective control operation implemented by the load control system;
圖6為該負載控制系統實施的型態控制操作之說明圖;6 is an explanatory diagram of a type control operation performed by the load control system;
圖7為用於集體控制的對應關係的登記程序之說明圖;7 is an explanatory diagram of a registration procedure for a correspondence relationship of collective control;
圖8為用於集體控制的對應關係的登記程序之說明圖;8 is an explanatory diagram of a registration procedure for a correspondence relationship of collective control;
圖9為根據本發明的第二實際範例之負載控制系統的概要圖;Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of a load control system according to a second practical example of the present invention;
圖10為該負載控制系統內的該主要操作控制終端的操作之說明圖;Figure 10 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the main operation control terminal in the load control system;
圖11為型態控制的操作之說明圖;Figure 11 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the type control;
圖12為根據本發明的第三實際範例之負載控制系統的說明圖;Figure 12 is an explanatory diagram of a load control system according to a third practical example of the present invention;
圖13為根據本發明的第四實際範例之負載控制系統的說明圖;以及Figure 13 is an explanatory diagram of a load control system according to a fourth practical example of the present invention;
圖14為該負載控制系統之說明圖。Fig. 14 is an explanatory diagram of the load control system.
1...操作控制終端1. . . Operation control terminal
10...控制器10. . . Controller
11...控制台11. . . Console
12...收發器12. . . transceiver
13...儲存裝置13. . . Storage device
14...驅動器14. . . driver
15...指示器15. . . Indicator
16...電源16. . . power supply
17...負載17. . . load
110...操作控制開關110. . . Operation control switch
111...控制模式開關111. . . Control mode switch
Lp...電源線Lp. . . power cable
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