JP6980082B2 - Environment formation system and controller - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an environment forming system that regulates the surrounding environment of a sample.

Conventionally, an environment forming system having an environment forming device such as an environment test device and a heat treatment device and adjusting the environment around the sample such as temperature and humidity (hereinafter referred to as the surrounding environment) has been known. Further, in such an environment forming system, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 (paragraph [0029], FIG. 3), the target value of the ambient environment (room temperature RT) of the sample is automatically set at predetermined time intervals. It is known to perform program driving to change.

Specifically, in advance of performing the program operation, the user sets a table as shown in FIG. 9 in which the target value of the ambient environment (eg, temperature, humidity) of the sample and the time are associated with each other. When the program operation is started, first, the surrounding environment of the sample is adjusted to be the target value (eg, “20.0 ° C.”, “30% rh”) set in the first row of the table. The environment adjustment process is executed. Then, when the elapsed time from the start time of the environment adjustment process (hereinafter, the execution time) reaches the time associated with the target value (example: "2:00"), the surrounding environment is referred to the second line. An environmental adjustment process for adjusting to a target value set for the eyes (eg, “10.0 ° C.”, “50% rh”) is executed. In this way, when the execution time of the environment adjustment process for adjusting the surrounding environment of the sample reaches a predetermined time, the next environment adjustment process is repeatedly executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-214933

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, the next environmental adjustment process is executed when the execution time of the environmental adjustment process reaches a predetermined time without considering the state of the sample at all. Therefore, even though the state of the sample does not satisfy the conditions necessary for executing the next environment adjustment process (hereinafter referred to as the transition condition), there is a possibility that the next environment adjustment process will be executed. As a result, there is a risk that a plurality of environmental adjustment processes will be completed without giving a sufficient load to the sample. As a result, a plurality of environment adjustment processes are to be restarted from the beginning, and there is a risk that the time required to complete the plurality of environment adjustment processes will be long.

In order to avoid such a problem, it is conceivable to lengthen the predetermined time. However, in this case, there is a possibility that the execution time of each environment adjustment process becomes unnecessarily long. Further, it is conceivable to detect the state of the sample while executing each environment adjustment process and set the predetermined time to an appropriate time based on the detected result. However, in this case, there is a risk that the time required for advance preparation for starting a plurality of environment adjustment processes will be long.

Further, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, even though the state of the sample satisfies the transition condition, the execution time of the environment adjustment process has not reached the predetermined time, so that the environment adjustment process being executed continues unnecessarily. There was a risk that it would be done. As a result, an extra load is applied to the sample, and there is a risk of deteriorating the sample.

The present invention is an invention made in view of the above circumstances, and an environment forming apparatus capable of reducing the risk of lengthening the time required for a plurality of environmental adjustment processes for a sample and reducing the risk of deterioration of the sample. The purpose is to provide.

The environment forming system according to the present invention includes a state sensor that detects the state of the sample, an execution unit that sequentially executes a plurality of environment adjustment processes for adjusting the surrounding environment of the sample one by one in a predetermined order, and one of the above environments. If the detection value of the status sensor satisfies the first transition condition of the one environmental adjustment process during the execution of the adjustment process, the execution unit executes the next environmental adjustment process of the one environmental adjustment process. It is provided with an order control unit.

According to this configuration, when the state of the sample, which is the detection value of the state sensor, satisfies the first transition condition of the one environment adjustment process during the execution of the one environment adjustment process, the next environment adjustment process is performed. Is executed. Therefore, the next environment adjustment process can be executed at the timing when the state of the sample satisfies the transition condition of the environment adjustment process being executed.

As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the next environmental adjustment process will be executed at the timing when the state of the sample does not satisfy the transition condition of the environmental adjustment process being executed. As a result, since multiple environmental adjustment processes were completed without giving a sufficient load to the sample, it takes a long time to complete the multiple environmental adjustment processes by restarting the multiple environmental adjustment processes from the beginning. The risk can be reduced.

Further, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the running environment adjusting process is unnecessarily continued even though the state of the sample satisfies the transition condition of the running environment adjusting process. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the waste of time due to the wasteful continuation of the environment adjustment process. Further, by applying an extra load to the sample, it is possible to reduce the risk of deterioration of the sample.

Further, a display unit for displaying the first transition condition setting screen and an operation unit for allowing the user to operate the first transition condition setting screen may be further provided.

According to this configuration, the user can operate the setting screen of the first migration condition to set the first migration condition as intended.

Further, an environment sensor for detecting the surrounding environment of the sample is further provided, and the sequence control unit further includes, while the environment adjustment process of the first is being executed, the detection value of the environment sensor is the first of the environment adjustment processes of the one. When the second transition condition is satisfied, the execution unit may be made to execute the environment adjustment process next to the environment adjustment process of the one.

According to this configuration, during the execution of one environmental adjustment process, the state of the sample, which is the detection value of the state sensor, satisfies the first transition condition of the one environmental adjustment process, and further, the detection value of the environmental sensor is used. When the surrounding environment of a sample satisfies the second transition condition of the one environment adjustment process, the next environment adjustment process is executed.

Therefore, even if the state of the sample satisfies the transition condition of the running environment adjustment process, if the surrounding environment of the sample does not meet the transition condition of the running environment adjustment process, the next environment adjustment process is performed. You can avoid doing it. As a result, the next environmental adjustment process can be executed at a more appropriate timing that satisfies more migration conditions as compared with the case where the migration conditions are set only for the state of the sample.

Further, the order control unit further satisfies the third transition condition of the one environmental adjustment process in the elapsed time from the start time of the one environmental adjustment process while the one environmental adjustment process is being executed. In this case, the execution unit may be made to execute the environment adjustment process following the one environment adjustment process.

According to this configuration, while the one environment adjustment process is being executed, the state of the sample, which is the detection value of the state sensor, satisfies the first transition condition of the one environment adjustment process, and further, the one environment adjustment process. When the elapsed time from the start time of the above meets the third transition condition of the one environment adjustment process, the next environment adjustment process is executed.

Therefore, even if the state of the sample satisfies the transition condition of the environment adjustment process being executed, the elapsed time from the start time of the environment adjustment process being executed does not satisfy the transition condition of the environment adjustment process being executed. It is possible to avoid executing the following environment adjustment process. As a result, the next environmental adjustment process can be executed at a more appropriate timing that satisfies more migration conditions as compared with the case where the migration conditions are set only for the state of the sample.

Further, the first environmental adjustment process, the first transition condition of the first environmental adjustment process, and the second environmental adjustment process that can be executed after the first environmental adjustment process are associated with each other. Further, the order control unit further includes a storage unit for storing the first adjustment flow, and when the first transition condition is satisfied during the execution of the first environment adjustment process, the second environment adjustment process is performed. May be executed by the execution unit.

By executing the second environment adjustment process when the detection value of the status sensor satisfies the first transition condition of the first environment adjustment process during the execution of the first environment adjustment process, for example, the ambient environment of the sample. Shall be adjusted. According to this configuration, each time the adjustment is performed, it is stored in the storage unit without taking the trouble of determining the execution order of the first and second environment adjustment processes and the transition conditions of the first environment adjustment process. The adjustment can be made quickly using the first adjustment flow.

In addition, the third environmental adjustment process, the second and third transition conditions of the third environmental adjustment process, and the fourth environmental adjustment process that can be executed after the third environmental adjustment process, When the second and third transition conditions are satisfied together during the execution of the third environment adjustment process, the order control unit further includes a storage unit for storing the second adjustment flow associated with the above. The execution unit may execute the fourth environment adjustment process.

By executing the fourth environment adjustment process, for example, when the detection value of the status sensor satisfies both the second and third transition conditions of the third environment adjustment process during the execution of the third environment adjustment process. , The surrounding environment of the sample shall be adjusted. In the above-mentioned prior art, since only one transition condition for the environment adjustment process can be set, it is not possible to execute the next environment adjustment process when all the plurality of migration conditions are satisfied as in the case of the adjustment.

However, according to this configuration, it is stored in the storage unit without the trouble of determining the execution order of the third and fourth environmental adjustment processes and the second and third transition conditions of the third environmental adjustment process. The adjustment can be made quickly by using the second adjustment flow.

Further, the fifth environmental adjustment process is associated with the fourth and fifth transition conditions of the fifth environmental adjustment process, and further, the fourth transition condition and the fifth environmental adjustment process are associated with each other. A sixth environment adjustment process that can be executed next is associated with the sixth environment adjustment process, and further, the fifth transition condition is associated with a seventh environment adjustment process that can be executed next to the fifth environment adjustment process. Further, a storage unit for storing the third adjustment flow is further provided, and the sequence control unit performs the sixth environmental adjustment process when the fourth transition condition is satisfied during the execution of the fifth environmental adjustment process. When the execution unit executes the execution and the fifth transition condition is satisfied, the execution unit may execute the seventh environment adjustment process.

If, for example, the detection value of the status sensor satisfies the fourth transition condition of the fifth environment adjustment process during the execution of the fifth environment adjustment process, the sixth environment adjustment process is executed, for example, of the status sensor. When the detected value satisfies the fifth transition condition of the fifth environment adjustment process, the surrounding environment of the sample shall be adjusted by executing the seventh environment adjustment process. In the above-mentioned conventional technology, only one transition condition for the environment adjustment process can be set. The process could not be set individually.

However, according to this configuration, the storage unit does not require time and effort to determine the execution order of the fifth, sixth and seventh environmental adjustment processes and the fourth and fifth transition conditions of the fifth environmental adjustment process. The adjustment can be made quickly by using the third adjustment flow stored in.

Further, the storage unit, one of the environmental adjustment processes, one or more transition conditions of the one environmental adjustment process, and one or more of the environmental adjustment processes that can be executed next to the one environmental adjustment process. A display unit for displaying the associated adjustment flow edit screen, an operation unit for allowing the user to operate the adjustment flow edit screen, and the adjustment flow edited by the user operating the adjustment flow edit screen. An editing unit for storing in the storage unit may be further provided.

According to this configuration, the user can operate the editing screen of the adjustment flow, edit the adjustment flow as intended by the user, and store the edited adjustment flow in the storage unit.

Further, a display control unit that displays the adjustment flow on the display unit and highlights the running environment adjustment process included in the adjustment flow may be further provided.

According to this configuration, the running environment adjustment process included in the adjustment flow displayed on the display unit is highlighted. Therefore, the user can easily grasp the progress of the plurality of environment adjustment processes.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an environment forming system capable of reducing the risk of lengthening the time required for a plurality of environmental adjustment processes for a sample and reducing the risk of deterioration of the sample.

It is a figure which shows an example of the whole image of an environmental test system. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the functional structure of an environmental test system. It is a figure which shows an example of the edit screen of a test flow. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen of a test process. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen of a transition condition. It is a flowchart which shows the operation which performs a plurality of test processes according to a test flow. It is a flowchart which shows the operation which performs a plurality of test processes according to a test flow. It is a figure which shows another example of the whole image of an environmental test system. It is a figure which shows an example of the table used in the conventional program operation.

(Embodiment)
(Overview of the system)
Hereinafter, the environment test system 100, which is an embodiment of the environment formation system according to the present invention, will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an overall image of the environmental test system 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the environmental test system 100 includes an air circulation fan 8, a state sensor 6, an environmental sensor 7, a measuring instrument 4, a control device 9, and an environmental tester controller 1.

The air circulation fan 8 circulates the air in the test tank 3 under the control of the environmental tester controller 1. The arrow in FIG. 1 indicates the flow of air in the test tank 3 circulated by the air circulation fan 8.

The state sensor 6 is a sensor that detects the state of the sample 2 housed in the test tank 3. Sample 2 includes, for example, an electric device such as a smartphone, a control board, an electronic component, and the like. The state of the sample 2 includes the voltage flowing through the sample 2, the voltage applied to the sample 2, the surface temperature of the sample 2, and the like. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the state sensor 6 includes a voltage / current sensor 61 and a surface temperature sensor 62.

The voltage / current sensor 61 is attached to the sample 2. The voltage-current sensor 61 detects the current (state) flowing through the mounting location of the voltage-current sensor 61 in the sample 2 or the voltage (state) applied to the mounting location in the sample 2, and detects the detected current or voltage. The signal is output to the measuring instrument 4.

The surface temperature sensor 62 is attached to the sample 2. The surface temperature sensor 62 detects the surface temperature (state) of the attachment point of the surface temperature sensor 62 in the sample 2, and outputs a detection signal indicating the detected temperature to the measuring instrument 4. However, the surface temperature sensor 62 is not limited to this, and the surface temperature of the sample 2 can be measured without contacting the sample 2, such as a temperature sensor that detects the surface temperature of the sample 2 based on the infrared rays emitted from the surface of the sample 2. It may be a so-called non-contact type temperature sensor for detection.

The state sensor 6 is not limited to the voltage / current sensor 61 and the surface temperature sensor 62, and for example, a camera or the like that captures the appearance of the sample 2 in order to detect the state of the appearance of the sample 2 as the state of the sample 2. You may prepare.

The environment sensor 7 is a sensor that detects the surrounding environment of the sample 2. The ambient environment of the sample 2 includes the temperature and humidity of the air around the sample 2. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the environment sensor 7 includes a temperature / humidity sensor 71. The temperature / humidity sensor 71 detects the temperature and humidity of the air flowing around the sample 2, and outputs a detection signal indicating the detected temperature and humidity to the environmental tester controller 1.

The environment sensor 7 is not limited to the temperature / humidity sensor 71. For example, as the ambient environment of the sample 2, the pressure of the air around the sample 2, the vibration around the sample 2 given to the sample 2, and the vibration of the sample 2 are used. In order to detect the amount of artificial rain or snow falling around, it may be a sensor that detects these.

Under the control of the environmental tester controller 1, the measuring instrument 4 controls energization to supply a predetermined voltage to the sample 2 housed in the test tank 3, and supplies a predetermined electric voltage to the sample 2 housed in the test tank 3. Controls the signal to output the signal. Further, the measuring instrument 4 includes a so-called analog-to-digital converter (AD converter), converts the detection signal output by the state sensor 6 into a digital signal, and outputs the detection signal to the environmental tester controller 1. The environmental test system 100 may not be provided with the measuring instrument 4, and the environmental tester controller 1 may be made to perform the energization control and the signal control. Further, the environmental tester controller 1 may be provided with the same analog-to-digital converter as the measuring instrument 4. Then, the state sensor 6 may output the detection signal to the analog-to-digital converter included in the environmental tester controller 1.

The control device 9 is controlled by the environmental tester controller 1 in connection with the test on the sample 2. Specifically, the control device 9 is a device that controls the ambient environment of the sample 2 such as a cooler, a heater, and a humidifier (not shown), and is the temperature around the sample 2 housed in the test tank 3. And humidity.

The environmental tester controller 1 executes a test on the sample 2. Specifically, the environmental tester controller 1 sequentially executes a plurality of test processes (environmental adjustment processes) one by one in a predetermined order in the test on the sample 2. Here, the test process is a process in which the control device 9 adjusts the temperature and humidity around the sample 2 to a predetermined target value, and the control device 9 performs various controls related to the test on the sample 2.

(Functional configuration)
Next, the functional configuration of the environmental test system 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the environmental test system 100. Since the state sensor 6, the environment sensor 7, the air circulation fan 8 and the control device 9 have been described in FIG. 1, the description thereof is omitted here.

As shown in FIG. 2, the environmental tester controller 1 functions as a control unit 10, an interface unit 20, a display unit 30, an operation unit 40, and a storage unit 50.

The control unit 10 is equipped with a volatile memory such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Process Read-Only Memory), and a time circuit such as a timer. Consists of a microcomputer. The control unit 10 operates as an editing unit 11, an execution unit 12, an order control unit 13, and a display control unit 14 by causing the CPU to execute a control program stored in the non-volatile memory. Details of the editing unit 11, the execution unit 12, the order control unit 13, and the display control unit 14 will be described later.

The interface unit 20 is configured by a communication interface circuit for the environmental tester controller 1 to communicate with an external device such as a personal computer via a network (not shown) such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet. Further, the interface unit 20 is composed of a connector to which an external storage device such as a USB (Universal General Bus) memory can be attached and detached, and an external interface circuit for the control unit 10 to communicate with the external storage device attached to the connector. .. The interface unit 20 communicates with an external device and an external storage device.

The display unit 30 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and under the control of the control unit 10, various screens such as an operation screen of the environmental tester controller 1 and an edit screen of a test flow described later, and various messages for guiding the operation and the like. Display information.

The operation unit 40 is composed of, for example, a touch panel device provided on a display surface of various information included in the display unit 30. When the soft keys in various screens displayed on the display surface are operated, the operation unit 40 receives the input of the soft keys and the instructions associated with the operations. The softkey includes a list box, a button, and the like. Further, the operation includes a touch operation, a drag operation, a long tap (long press) operation, a double tap operation and the like. Further, the operation unit 40 is not limited to the touch panel device, and may be configured to include a keyboard for inputting various information, a mouse for operating soft keys in various screens, and the like.

The storage unit 50 is configured by a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 50 stores various information displayed on the display unit 30, a test flow (adjustment flow) described later, which is used for control by the control unit 10. Further, various data and electronic files are stored in the storage unit 50 under the control of the control unit 10.

Hereinafter, the details of the editorial unit 11 will be described.

The editing unit 11 stores the test flow edited by the user by operating the editing screen W0 of the test flow (adjustment flow) using the operation unit 40 in the storage unit 50. The test flow is information that associates one or more test processes to be executed in a test on sample 2, one or more transition conditions of each test process, and one or more test processes that can be executed next to each test process. be.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the edit screen W0 of the test flow. Specifically, when the user operates the operation unit 40 to input a display instruction for the test flow edit screen W0, the editorial unit 11 displays the test flow edit screen W0 shown in FIG. 3 on the display unit 30. do.

The test flow editing screen W0 is composed of a parts screen W1, a test flow display editing screen W2, and a menu screen W3.

(Parts screen W1)
On the parts screen W1, seven parts P1 to P7 for setting a test flow are displayed. Each part P1 to P7 is configured to be able to be arranged in the test flow display editing screen W2 by a drag operation by the user.

The part P1 is a part for setting the start and end of the test on the sample 2. Hereinafter, the part P1 will be referred to as a start / end part P1.

The part P2 is a part for setting a test process performed in a test on a sample 2. Hereinafter, the part P2 will be referred to as a step part P2.

The part P3 is configured to be displaceable next to the step part P2 (arrow-Y side) on the test flow display editing screen W2. The part P3 is a part for setting the transition condition of the test process indicated by the step part P2 arranged in front of itself (arrow + Y side). Hereinafter, the part P3 will be referred to as a transition condition part P3.

The part P4 is configured to be dispositionable next to any of the transition conditions indicated by the OR branch part P6 described later on the test flow display editing screen W2. The part P4 is a part for setting a migration destination (jump destination) when the migration condition arranged in front of itself is satisfied. Hereinafter, the part P4 will be referred to as a jump part P4.

Specifically, when the jump part P4 is dragged after any of the transition conditions (eg, “transition condition 5”) indicated by the OR branch part P6, the editorial unit 11 displays an image representing the jump source. Placed next to the transition condition, the image representing the jump destination is displayed near the image representing the jump source. The displayed image showing the jump destination is configured to be displaceable in front of any step part P2 (example: "step 2") by a drag operation on the test flow display edit screen W2.

The part P5 is configured to be dispositionable next to the step part P2 on the test flow display editing screen W2. The part P5 is a part for setting a plurality of transition conditions to be satisfied in order to execute the next test process of the test process indicated by the step part P2 arranged in front of the part P5. Hereinafter, the part P5 will be referred to as an AND branch part P5.

The part P6 is configured to be dispositionable next to the step part P2 on the test flow display editing screen W2. The part P6 is a part for setting a plurality of transition conditions to be satisfied in order to execute a plurality of test processes that can be executed next to the test process indicated by the step part P2 arranged in front of the part P6. Hereinafter, the part P6 will be referred to as an OR branch part P6.

The part P7 is configured to be displaceable between the transition condition part P3 and the step part P2 arranged next to the transition condition part P3 on the test flow display editing screen W2. The part P7 should satisfy the transition condition indicated by the transition condition part P3 arranged in front of itself in order to execute the test process indicated by the step part P2 arranged next to itself (hereinafter, the number of repetitions). It is a part for setting. Hereinafter, the part P7 will be repeatedly referred to as a part P7.

(Test flow display edit screen W2)
The test flow display edit screen W2 displays the test flow set by the parts P1 to P7 arranged by the user's drag operation. Each part P1 to P7 arranged on the test flow display editing screen W2 is configured so that the arrangement position can be changed in the test flow display editing screen W2 by a drag operation by the user.

Further, the parts P1 to P7 arranged on the test flow display editing screen W2 are configured to be removable. Specifically, when each part P1 to P7 arranged on the test flow display editing screen W2 is operated by a long tap (long press), the editorial unit 11 determines whether or not to delete the parts P1 to P7. A screen on which touch operation is possible is displayed in the vicinity of the parts P1 to P7. When a touch operation for selecting deletion is performed on the screen, the editorial unit 11 deletes the parts P1 to P7.

Further, when the step part P2 arranged on the test flow display editing screen W2 is double-tapped, the editorial unit 11 displays the test processing setting screen W4 (FIG. 4) indicated by the step part P2 on the step part P2. Display in the vicinity.

(Test processing setting screen W4)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the test process setting screen W4. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, on the test processing setting screen W4, an area E41 for setting the environmental conditions during the test processing and an area E42 for setting the data recording during the test processing are provided. The close key B41 and is included.

In the area E41, in the test process corresponding to the setting screen W4, the target values of the temperature and the humidity when the control device 9 adjusts the temperature and the humidity around the sample 2 can be set. For example, in FIG. 4, the target value of temperature is set to "25 ° C." and the target value of humidity is set to "60%". Further, the gradient is set to "OFF". Here, the gradient indicates the amount of increase / decrease in temperature and humidity per hour when the control device 9 adjusts the temperature and humidity around the sample 2 so as to be the target values. That is, when the gradient is set to "OFF", the control device 9 adjusts the temperature and humidity around the sample 2 so as to be the target values, and the amount of increase / decrease in temperature and humidity per hour is constant. Do not control so that. The gradient can be set to a predetermined increase / decrease amount such as "1 ° C., 1% / min".

Further, in the area E41, in the test process corresponding to the setting screen W4, the setting for causing the measuring instrument 4 to perform the energization control, the setting for performing the signal control, or the setting for not performing any of the energization control and the signal control is set. It is possible. For example, in FIG. 4, the measuring instrument 4 is set to perform energization control for supplying a predetermined DC voltage (“DCV”) to the sample 2. In this case, in the test process, the measuring instrument 4 performs energization control to supply a predetermined DC voltage to the sample 2.

In the area E42, it is possible to set whether or not to enable data recording in the test process corresponding to the setting screen W4. The data recording means that the data indicated by the signal input to the environmental tester controller 1 is converted into an electronic file and stored in the storage unit 50. When data recording is enabled, the file path of the electronic file can be set. Further, whether or not to add the data indicated by the signal input to the environmental tester controller 1 in the test process corresponding to the setting screen W4 to the electronic file in which the data in the test process before the test process is stored. ("Additional save to previous step log") can be set.

The close key B41 is a soft key for closing the setting screen W4. When the close key B41 is touch-operated, the editorial unit 11 hides the setting screen W4.

Return the reference to FIG. Transition condition part P3 (example: "migration condition 1", "migration condition 3") arranged on the test flow display edit screen W2, each transition condition indicated by AND branch part P5 (example: "migration condition 2-1", When each transition condition (eg, “transition condition 4”, “transition condition 5”) indicated by the “transition condition 2-2”) and the OR branch part P6 is double-tapped, the editorial unit 11 double-tap. The operated transition condition setting screen W5 (FIG. 5) is displayed in the vicinity of the transition condition.

(Transition condition setting screen W5)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the transition condition setting screen W5. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the transition condition setting screen W5 includes an area E51 for setting the test execution environment as the transition condition, and an area E52 for setting the state of the sample 2 as the transition condition. A radio button R51 for enabling the area E51, a radio button R52 for enabling the area E52, and a closing key B51 are included.

In the area E51, the execution time of the test process can be set as a transition condition. The test process indicates the test process indicated by the step parts P2 arranged in front of the parts P3, P5, and P6 indicating the transition conditions corresponding to the setting screen W5 on the test flow display edit screen W2. Further, in the region E51, the temperature or humidity of the air around the sample 2 indicated by the detection signal output by the temperature / humidity sensor 71 to the environmental tester controller 1 can be set as a transition condition.

For example, FIG. 5 shows that the execution time of the test process can be set to be “20 minutes or more” as a transition condition. In FIG. 5, since the radio button R51 is not selected, the area E51 is not valid. Therefore, it is not set as a transition condition that the execution time of the test process is "20 minutes or more".

In the area E52, the state of the sample 2 indicated by the signal input to the environmental tester controller 1 can be set as a transition condition. Therefore, the user can operate the transition condition setting screen W5 to set the transition condition related to the state of the sample 2 as intended. The test process indicates the test process indicated by the step parts P2 arranged in front of the parts P3, P5, and P6 indicating the transition conditions corresponding to the setting screen W5 on the test flow display edit screen W2.

For example, in the region E52, 1) the voltage or current indicated by the detection signal of the voltage / current sensor 61, or 2) the surface temperature of the sample 2 indicated by the detection signal of the surface temperature sensor 62 can be set as transition conditions. ing. For example, in FIG. 5, the radio button R52 is selected and the area E52 is valid. The transition condition of 1) above is set that the current flowing through the sample 2 indicated by the detection signal of the voltage / current sensor 61 is "20 mA".

The close key B51 is a soft key for closing the setting screen W5. When the close key B51 is touch-operated, the editorial unit 11 hides the setting screen W5.

Return the reference to FIG. When the repeating part P7 (example: "repeating □□ / △△ times") arranged on the test flow display editing screen W2 is double-tapped, the editorial unit 11 moves the repeating part in the vicinity of the repeating part P7. A soft key (example: "+" key, "-" key, etc.) for setting the number of repetitions (example: "△△ times") indicated by P7 is displayed. Then, the editorial unit 11 sets the number of repetitions according to the operation of the displayed soft key by the user, and displays the set number of repetitions (example: “Δ△ times”) in the vicinity of the repetition part P7.

(Specific example of test flow)
For example, in the test flow display editing screen W2 shown in FIG. 3, the step part P2 indicating the test process “step 1” is arranged next to the start / end part P1 indicating the start “start” of the test, and then the transition. The transition condition part P3 indicating the condition "transition condition 1" is arranged, and then the step part P2 indicating the test process "step 2" is arranged.

That is, on the test flow display editing screen W2 shown in FIG. 3, the test process “step 1” (first environment adjustment process) and the transition condition “transition condition 1” (first migration condition) of the test process “step 1” are displayed. ) And the test process "step 2" (second environment adjustment process) that can be executed next to the test process "step 1", and the test flow F1 (first adjustment flow) are set. ..

Further, on the test flow display editing screen W2 shown in FIG. 3, the transition condition “transition condition 2-1” and the transition condition “transition condition 2-2” are set next to the step part P2 indicating the test process “step 2”. The AND branch part P5 shown is arranged, and then the step part P2 showing the test process “step 3” is arranged.

That is, on the test flow display editing screen W2 shown in FIG. 3, in order to execute the test process "step 2" (third environment adjustment process) and the test process "step 3" following the test process "step 2". The two transition conditions "transition condition 2-1" (second transition condition) and "transition condition 2-2" (third transition condition) of the test process "step 2" to be satisfied, and the test process "step 2" A test flow F2 (second adjustment flow) associated with the test process “step 3” (fourth environment adjustment process) that can be executed next to the above is set.

Further, in the test flow display editing screen W2 shown in FIG. 3, the transition condition part P3 indicating the transition condition “transition condition 3” arranged next to the step part P2 indicating the test process “step 3” and the test process “step” are displayed. A repeating part P7 indicating that the transition condition “transition condition 3” should be satisfied “Δ△” times is arranged between the step part P4 indicating “4”.

That is, on the test flow display editing screen W2 shown in FIG. 3, the test process "step 3", the transition condition "transition condition 3" of the test process "step 3", and the test process "step 3" can be executed next. Correspondence between the test process "step 4" and the number of times (number of repetitions) "△△ times" that should satisfy the transition condition "transition condition 3" of the test process "step 3" in order to execute the test process "step 4". The test flow F3 is set.

Further, in the test flow display editing screen W2 shown in FIG. 3, the OR branch part showing the transition condition “transition condition 4” and the transition condition “transition condition 5” next to the step part P2 showing the test process “step 4”. P6 is arranged. After the transition condition "transition condition 4", a step part P2 indicating the test process "step 5" is arranged. After the migration condition "migration condition 5", a jump part P4 indicating that the migration destination when the migration condition "migration condition 5" is satisfied is the test process "step 2" is arranged.

That is, on the test flow display editing screen W2 shown in FIG. 3, two transition conditions "transition condition 4" (fourth) of the test process "step 4" (fifth environment adjustment process) and the test process "step 4" are performed. (Migration condition), "Migration condition 5" (fifth migration condition) are associated with each other, and further, the test process "step 5" (step 5) that can be executed next to the migration condition "migration condition 4" and the test process "step 4". The sixth environmental adjustment process) is associated with the transition condition "transition condition 5" and the test process "step 2" (seventh environmental adjustment process) that can be executed next to the test process "step 4". The associated test flow F4 (third adjustment flow) is set. After the transition condition "transition condition 5", the step part P2 may be arranged instead of the jump part P4.

Further, in the test flow display editing screen W2 shown in FIG. 3, the transition condition part P3 indicating the transition condition “transition condition 6” is arranged next to the step part P2 indicating the test process “step 5”, and then the transition condition part P3 indicating the transition condition “transition condition 6” is arranged. The start / end part P1 indicating the end "end" of the test is arranged.

That is, on the test flow display editing screen W2 shown in FIG. 3, the test process "step 5", the transition condition "transition condition 6" of the test process "step 5", and the test process "step 5" can be executed next. A test flow F5 associated with the test end process is set.

On the menu screen W3, six softkeys B1 to B5 related to the editing operation of the test flow are displayed.

The soft key B1 is a soft key for setting a new test flow. When the soft key B1 is touch-operated, the editorial unit 11 hides the test flow displayed on the test flow display edit screen W2. As a result, the user can set a new test flow on the test flow display edit screen W2. Hereinafter, the soft key B1 will be referred to as a new key B1.

The soft key B2 is a soft key for reading out the test flow stored in the storage unit 50. When the soft key B2 is touch-operated, the editorial unit 11 displays a selection screen in which a list of test flows stored in the storage unit 50 is displayed so as to be selectable. When the test flow is selected on the selection screen, the editing unit 11 reads the selected test flow from the storage unit 50 and displays it on the test flow display editing screen W2. Hereinafter, it is described as the key B2 for opening the soft key B2.

The soft key B3 is a soft key for storing the test flow displayed on the test flow display editing screen W2 in the storage unit 50. When the soft key B3 is touch-operated, the editing unit 11 stores the test flow displayed on the test flow display editing screen W2 in the storage unit 50. Hereinafter, the soft key B3 will be referred to as a save key B3. As a result, the user can operate the test flow editing screen W0 to edit the test flow as intended by the user, and store the edited test flow in the storage unit 50.

The soft key B4 is a soft key for executing a test according to the test flow displayed on the test flow display editing screen W2. When the soft key B4 is touch-operated, the sequence control unit 13 causes the execution unit 12 to sequentially execute a plurality of test processes one by one according to the test flow displayed on the test flow display editing screen W2. The operation in which the sequence control unit 13 causes the execution unit 12 to sequentially execute a plurality of test processes one by one according to the test flow will be described later. Hereinafter, the soft key B4 will be referred to as an execution key B4.

The soft key B5 is a soft key for closing the edit screen W0 of the test flow. When the soft key B5 is touch-operated, the editorial unit 11 hides the edit screen W0 of the test flow. Hereinafter, the soft key B5 will be referred to as an end key B5.

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Hereinafter, the operation in which the sequence control unit 13 causes the execution unit 12 to sequentially execute a plurality of test processes one by one according to the test flow will be described. Further, in the description thereof, the details of the execution unit 12, the order control unit 13, and the display control unit 14 will be described. 6 and 7 are flowcharts showing an operation of performing a plurality of test processes according to a test flow.

When the execution key B4 is touch-operated when the test flow is displayed on the test flow display editing screen W2 (FIG. 3), the sequence control unit 13 sequentially executes a plurality of test processes on the execution unit 12 according to the test flow. Start to let. After the start, the sequence control unit 13 determines that each part is any part of parts P1 to P7 in order from the part arranged next to the start / end part P1 indicating the start of the test displayed in the test flow. Is determined, and the process according to the determination result is executed. Hereinafter, the parts subject to the determination will be referred to as target parts.

As shown in FIG. 6, the sequence control unit 13 first sets a part arranged next to the start / end part P1 indicating the start of the test as the target part. Then, the order control unit 13 determines whether or not the target part is the step part P2 (S11).

When it is determined in S11 that the target part is the step part P2 (S11; YES), the display control unit 14 highlights the step part P2 (S12). The highlight display indicates that the highlight is displayed in a display form different from that of other parts by displaying it with a bright color or a shaded pattern (example: step part P2 “step 4” shown in FIG. 3). ). As a result, the user can easily grasp the progress of the plurality of test processes.

Next, the order control unit 13 causes the execution unit 12 to execute the test process according to the contents set on the setting screen W4 of the step part P2 (S13).

Specifically, in S13, the execution unit 12 sets a target value in which the ambient temperature and humidity of the sample 2 are set in the control device 9 according to the setting of the environmental conditions set on the setting screen W4 of the test process to be executed. Adjust so that Further, the execution unit 12 causes the measuring instrument 4 to perform energization control or signal control, or causes the measuring instrument 4 to perform energization control and signal control according to the setting of the environmental conditions set on the setting screen W4 of the test process to be executed. Do not do any of the above. Further, the execution unit 12 converts the data indicated by the signal input to the environmental tester controller 1 into an electronic file and stores it in the storage unit 50 according to the data recording setting set on the setting screen W4. In S13, the sequence control unit 13 stores the current time measured by the timer circuit in the volatile memory or the like as the start time of the test process to be executed.

Next, the order control unit 13 shifts the target part to the part arranged next to the target part (S14), and determines S21. Further, the order control unit 13 also determines S21 even when it is determined in S11 that the target part is not the step part P2 (S11; NO).

In S21, the order control unit 13 determines whether or not the target part is the transition condition part P3 (S21). In S21, when the order control unit 13 determines that the target part is the transition condition part P3 (S21; YES), has the transition condition set on the transition condition setting screen W5 indicated by the transition condition part P3 been satisfied? It is determined whether or not (S22).

In S22, the order control unit 13 waits while determining that the transition condition is not satisfied (S22; NO). When it is determined in S22 that the transition condition is satisfied (S22; YES), the display control unit 14 erases the highlighted display of the highlighted step part P2 and displays the step part P2 as usual. (S23).

After S23, the order control unit 13 shifts the target part to the part arranged next to the target part (S24), and returns the process to S11. After that, the processing after S11 is performed.

For example, it is assumed that the transition condition used for the determination in S22 is set on the setting screen W5 shown in FIG. That is, it is assumed that the current flowing through the sample 2 indicated by the detection signal of the voltage / current sensor 61 is set to "20 mA" as a transition condition.

In this case, in S22, the sequence control unit 13 determines whether or not the current flowing through the sample 2 indicated by the detection signal of the voltage / current sensor 61 is “20 mA”. Then, when the current flowing through the sample 2 is "20 mA", the sequence control unit 13 determines that the transition condition is satisfied (S22; YES). In this case, S24 is performed, and the test process indicated by the step part P2 arranged next to the transition condition part P3 is executed.

Therefore, the next test process can be executed at the timing when the current flowing through the sample 2 satisfies the transition condition. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the next test process will be executed at the timing when the current flowing through the sample 2 does not satisfy the transition condition. As a result, since the plurality of test processes are completed without applying a sufficient load to the sample 2, there is a risk that the time required to complete the plurality of test processes will be long by restarting the plurality of test processes from the beginning. Can be mitigated.

Further, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the test process being executed is unnecessarily continued even though the current flowing through the sample 2 satisfies the transition condition. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the waste of time due to the wasteful continuation of the test process. Further, by applying an extra load to the sample 2, the risk of deterioration of the sample can be reduced.

Alternatively, on the setting screen W5 of the transition condition part P3 shown in FIG. 5, the radio button R51 is selected and the execution time of the test process is "20 minutes or more", which is set as the transition condition used for the determination in S22. Suppose you are.

In this case, in S22, the sequence control unit 13 clocks by the timer circuit from the start time (start time) of the test process indicated by the step part P2 arranged in front of the target part stored in the volatile memory or the like in S13. Calculate the elapsed time to the current time. Then, the order control unit 13 determines whether or not the calculated elapsed time is "20 minutes or more". Then, when the order control unit 13 determines that the elapsed time is "20 minutes or more", it determines that the transition condition is satisfied (S22; YES).

On the other hand, in S21, when the order control unit 13 determines that the target part is not the transition condition part P3 (S21; NO), the order control unit 13 determines S31.

In S31, the order control unit 13 determines whether or not the target part is the jump part P4 (S31). When it is determined in S31 that the target part is the jump part P4 (S31; YES), the display control unit 14 erases the highlighted display of the highlighted step part P2 and causes the step part P2 to be displayed. Display as usual (S32). Then, the order control unit 13 shifts the target part to the jump destination part indicated by the jump part P4 (S33), and returns the process to S11. After that, the processing after S11 is performed.

On the other hand, in S31, when the order control unit 13 determines that the target part is not the jump part P4 (S31; NO), the sequence control unit 13 determines S41 as shown in FIG. 7.

In S41, the order control unit 13 determines whether or not the target part is the AND branch part P5 (S41). In S41, when the order control unit 13 determines that the target part is the AND branch part P5 (S41; YES), in the same manner as in S22, on the setting screen W5 of the plurality of transition conditions indicated by the AND branch part P5. It is determined whether or not all of the plurality of transition conditions set for each are satisfied (S42).

In S42, the order control unit 13 waits while determining that one or more of the plurality of transition conditions is not satisfied (S42; NO). When it is determined in S42 that all of the plurality of transition conditions are satisfied (S42; YES), the display control unit 14 erases the highlighted display of the highlighted step part P2, and causes the step part P2 as usual. Is displayed in (S43). Then, the order control unit 13 shifts the target part to the part next to the target part (S44), and returns the process to S11 (FIG. 6). After that, the processing after S11 is performed.

For example, as in the specific example described in S22, on the setting screen W5 of the two transition conditions shown by the AND branch part P5, (1) the current flowing through the sample 2 indicated by the detection signal of the voltage / current sensor 61 is “20 mA”. It is assumed that two transition conditions are set: (2) the execution time of the test process is "20 minutes or more".

In this case, in S42, the sequence control unit 13 satisfies the transition condition (1) above in the current flowing through the sample 2 indicated by the detection signal of the voltage / current sensor 61, and further, the step part P2 arranged in front of the target part. When the execution time of the test process indicated by (2) satisfies the transition condition (2), it is determined that all of the plurality of transition conditions are satisfied (S42; YES). In this case, S44 is performed, and the test process indicated by the step part P2 arranged next to the AND branch part P5 is executed.

Therefore, even if the current flowing through the sample 2 satisfies the transition condition of (1) above, if the execution time of the test process being executed does not satisfy the transition condition of (2) above, the next test process is performed. Can be avoided. As a result, the next test process can be executed at a more appropriate timing that satisfies more transition conditions as compared with the case where only one transition condition is defined.

Alternatively, on the setting screen W5 of the two transition conditions indicated by the AND branch part P5, (3) the current flowing through the sample 2 indicated by the detection signal of the voltage / current sensor 61 is "20 mA", and (4) temperature / humidity. It is assumed that the temperature of the air flowing around the sample 2 indicated by the detection signal of the sensor 71 is "80 ° C. or higher" and that two transition conditions are set.

In this case, in S42, the sequence control unit 13 satisfies the transition condition (3) above in the current flowing through the sample 2 indicated by the detection signal of the voltage / current sensor 61, and further, the sample 2 indicated by the detection signal of the temperature / humidity sensor 71. When the temperature of the air flowing to the surroundings satisfies the transition condition of (4) above, it is determined that all of the plurality of transition conditions are satisfied (S42; YES). In this case, S44 is performed, and the test process indicated by the step part P2 arranged next to the AND branch part P5 is executed.

Therefore, even if the current flowing through the sample 2 satisfies the transition condition of the above (3), if the ambient temperature of the sample 2 does not satisfy the transition condition of the above (4), the next test process is executed. Can be avoided. As a result, the next test process can be executed at a more appropriate timing that satisfies more transition conditions as compared with the case where only one transition condition is defined.

On the other hand, in S41, when the order control unit 13 determines that the target part is not the AND branch part P5 (S41; NO), the order control unit 13 determines S51.

In S51, the order control unit 13 determines whether or not the target part is the OR branch part P6 (S51). In S51, when the order control unit 13 determines that the target part is the OR branch part P6 (S51; YES), in the same manner as in S22, on the setting screen W5 of the plurality of transition conditions indicated by the OR branch part P6. It is determined whether or not any one of the plurality of transition conditions set is satisfied (S52).

In S52, the order control unit 13 waits while determining that none of the plurality of transition conditions is satisfied (S52; NO). When it is determined in S52 that one of the plurality of transition conditions is satisfied (S52; YES), the display control unit 14 erases the highlighted display of the highlighted step part P2, and the relevant display control unit 14 erases the highlighted display. The step part P2 is displayed as usual (S53). Then, the order control unit 13 shifts the target part to the next part of the transition condition part P3 indicating one transition condition determined to be satisfied in S52 (S54), and returns the process to S11 (FIG. 6). .. After that, the processing after S11 is performed.

On the other hand, in S51, when the order control unit 13 determines that the target part is not the OR branch part P6 (S51; NO), the order control unit 13 determines S61.

In S61, the order control unit 13 determines whether or not the target part is the repetitive part P7 (S61). In S61, when the order control unit 13 determines that the target part is the repeating part P7 (S61; YES), the number of times that the transition condition indicated by the transition condition part P3 arranged before the repeating part P7 is satisfied is satisfied. Count up for one time. Further, the display control unit 14 sets the number of times after the sequence control unit 13 counts up in the vicinity of the number of repetitions indicated by the repeating part P7 (example: the number of repetitions Δ△ times on the test flow display editing screen W2 of FIG. 3). It is displayed in the left □□ section) (S62).

Next, the order control unit 13 compares the number of times after counting up in S62 with the number of times the repeating part P7 is repeated set on the test flow display editing screen W2 (S63).

In S63, when the order control unit 13 determines that the number of times after counting up in S62 matches the number of repetitions of the repeating part P7 (S63; YES), the target part is transferred to the next part of the target part. (S64), the process is returned to S11 (FIG. 6). After that, the processing after S11 is performed.

In S63, when the order control unit 13 determines that the number of times after counting up in S62 does not match the number of repetitions of the repeating part P7 (S63; NO), the target part is arranged in front of the target part. The process is returned to the step part P2 (S65), and the process is returned to S11 (FIG. 6). After that, the processing after S11 is performed.

On the other hand, in S61, when the order control unit 13 determines that the target part is not the repetitive part P7 (S61; NO), the operation of causing the execution unit 12 to sequentially execute a plurality of test processes one by one according to the test flow ends. do.

(Concrete example)
For example, on the test flow display editing screen W2 (FIG. 3), the open key B2 is touch-operated, and as a result of reading the test flow stored in the storage unit 50, the test flows F1 to F5 shown in FIG. 3 are included. It is assumed that the test flow is displayed. In this case, it is assumed that the execution key B4 is touch-operated.

In this case, S11 to S14, S21 to S24, and S11 to S14 are sequentially executed according to the test flow F1. That is, when the order control unit 13 satisfies the transition condition "transition condition 1" (S21 to S24) during the execution of the test process "step 1" (S11 to S14), the test process "step" is performed in the test flow F1. The execution unit 12 is made to execute the test process "step 2" associated with "1" and the transition condition "transition condition 1" (S11 to S14).

Therefore, every time a test is performed in which the test process "step 2" is executed when the transition condition "transition condition 1" is satisfied during the execution of the test process "step 1", the test process "step 1" and the test process "step 1" are performed. The test can be quickly performed using the test flow F1 stored in the storage unit 50 without taking the trouble of determining the execution order of "step 2" and the transition condition "transition condition 1".

Further, according to the test flow F2, S11 to S14, S41 to S44, and S11 to S14 are sequentially executed. That is, when the sequence control unit 13 satisfies both the transition condition "transition condition 2-1" and the transition condition "transition condition 2-2" during the execution of the test process "step 2" (S11 to S14) (S41). ~ S44), in the test flow F2, the test process "step 2" associated with the test process "step 2", the transition condition "transition condition 2-1", and the transition condition "transition condition 2-2" is executed. Let the unit 12 execute (S11 to S14).

In the above-mentioned prior art, only one transition condition for the test process can be set, so that the next test process can be executed when all the plurality of transition conditions are satisfied, as in the test according to the test flow F2. There wasn't. However, according to this configuration, the test can be performed quickly by using the test flow F2 stored in the storage unit 50.

Further, according to the test flow F4, S11 to S14, S51 to S54, and S11 to S14 are sequentially executed. That is, when the order control unit 13 satisfies the transition condition "transition condition 4" (S51 to S54) during the execution of the test process "step 4" (S11 to S14), the test process "step" is performed in the test flow F4. 4 ”and the test process“ step 5 ”corresponding to the transition condition“ transition condition 4 ”are executed by the execution unit 12 (S11 to S14).

Alternatively, S11 to S14, S51 to S54, S31 to S33, and S11 to S14 are sequentially executed according to the test flow F4. That is, when the order control unit 13 satisfies the transition condition "transition condition 5" (S51 to S54) during the execution of the test process "step 4" (S11 to S14), the test process "step" is performed in the test flow F4. 4 ”and the test process“ step 2 ”corresponding to the transition condition“ transition condition 5 ”are executed by the execution unit 12 (S31 to S33, S11 to S14).

In the above-mentioned prior art, only one transition condition for the test process can be set. Therefore, as in the test according to the test flow F4, the next transition condition is determined according to which of the plurality of transition conditions is satisfied. It was not possible to individually set the test process to be executed. However, according to this configuration, the test can be quickly performed using the test flow F4 stored in the storage unit 50.

(Deformation embodiment)
It should be noted that the above embodiment is merely an example of the embodiment according to the present invention, and does not mean that the present invention is limited to the above embodiment. For example, it may be a modified embodiment shown below.

(1) FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of the overall image of the environmental test system 100. As shown in FIG. 8, the environmental test system 100 further includes an external controller 5 having the same configuration as the environmental tester controller 1, and replaces the environmental tester controller 1 with an existing environmental test capable of communicating with the external controller 5. The instrument controller 1a may be provided.

Then, the measuring instrument 4 may output the detection signals output from the voltage / current sensor 61 and the surface temperature sensor 62 to the external controller 5. Alternatively, the detection signals output from the voltage / current sensor 61 and the surface temperature sensor 62 may be output to the external controller 5 without going through the measuring instrument 4.

The environmental tester controller 1a includes a control unit composed of a microcomputer similar to the control unit 10 (FIG. 2) and operates as the above-mentioned execution unit 12, but the editorial unit 11, the sequence control unit 13, and the display control unit 14 It does not have to work as. Further, the control unit included in the environmental tester controller 1a may output the detection signal input from the temperature / humidity sensor 71 to the external controller 5. Then, a control unit having the same configuration as the control unit 10 (FIG. 2) provided in the external controller 5 operates as an editing unit 11, an order control unit 13, and a display control unit 14, and the order control unit 13 is an environmental tester controller. The execution unit 12 of 1a may be controlled.

(2) The control unit 10 may be prevented from operating as the display control unit 14, and S12, S23 and S32 shown in FIG. 6 and S43 and S53 shown in FIG. 7 may be omitted.

(3) The part P6 may not be displayed on the part screen W1 (FIG. 3). In line with this, the part P4 may not be displayed on the part screen W1 (FIG. 3). Then, S31 to S33 shown in FIG. 6 and S51 to S54 shown in FIG. 7 may be omitted.

(4) The part P5 may not be displayed on the part screen W1 (FIG. 3). Accordingly, S41 to S44 shown in FIG. 7 may be omitted.

(5) The control unit 10 (FIG. 2) may be prevented from operating as the editing unit 11, and a test flow similar to the test flow editable by the editing unit 11 may be edited by an external device such as a personal computer. Then, the test flow edited by the external device may be stored in the storage unit 50 via the interface unit 20 (FIG. 2).

In the above-described embodiment and the modified embodiment, the environment test system 100 has been described as an embodiment of the environment formation system according to the present invention. However, the environment forming system according to the present invention includes a heat treatment device controller having the same configuration as the environment tester controller 1 in place of the environment tester controller 1 in the above-described embodiment and the modified embodiment, and has a plurality of heat treatment device controllers for the sample 2. It can also be applied to a heat treatment system in which a plurality of heat treatments are performed instead of performing a test treatment.

1 Environmental tester controller 1a Environmental tester controller 2 Sample 3 Test tank 4 Measuring instrument 5 External controller 6 Status sensor 7 Environmental sensor 8 Air circulation fan 9 Control equipment 10 Control unit 11 Editorial department 12 Execution unit 13 Order control unit 14 Display control Part 20 Interface part 30 Display part 40 Operation part 50 Storage part 61 Voltage / current sensor 62 Surface temperature sensor 71 Temperature / humidity sensor 100 Environmental test system F1 to F5 Test flow W0 Test flow edit screen W1 Parts screen W2 Test flow display edit screen W3 Menu screen W4 Test processing setting screen W5 Transition condition setting screen

Claims (7)

An execution unit that sequentially executes multiple environment adjustment processes that adjust the surrounding environment of the sample one by one in a predetermined order.
If the detection value of the state sensor that detects the state of the sample satisfies the first transition condition of the environment adjustment process during the execution of the environment adjustment process, the execution unit is notified of the environment adjustment. An order control unit that executes the environment adjustment process next to the process,
Environment formation system equipped with. A controller used in an environment formation system that sequentially executes multiple environment adjustment processes that adjust the surrounding environment of a sample one by one in a predetermined order.
If the detection value of the state sensor that detects the state of the sample satisfies the first transition condition of the environment adjustment process during the execution of the environment adjustment process, the environment formation system has the environment. A controller that executes the environment adjustment process following the adjustment process. Further, when the detection value of the environment sensor that detects the surrounding environment of the sample satisfies the second transition condition of the environment adjustment process, the sequence control unit further performs the environment adjustment process of the one. The controller according to claim 2, wherein the environment forming system is made to execute the environment adjustment process next to the one environment adjustment process. Further, when the order control unit further satisfies the third transition condition of the one environment adjustment process during the execution of the one environment adjustment process, the elapsed time from the start time of the one environment adjustment process satisfies the third transition condition of the one environment adjustment process. The controller according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the environment forming system executes the environment adjustment process following the one environment adjustment process. The first environment adjustment process, the first transition condition of the first environment adjustment process, and the second environment adjustment process that can be executed after the first environment adjustment process are associated with each other. Further equipped with a storage unit that stores one adjustment flow,
Any of claims 2 to 4, wherein the order control unit causes the environment formation system to execute the second environment adjustment process when the first transition condition is satisfied during the execution of the first environment adjustment process. The controller described in item 1. Corresponding to the third environmental adjustment process, the second and third transition conditions of the third environmental adjustment process, and the fourth environmental adjustment process that can be executed after the third environmental adjustment process. Further equipped with a storage unit to store the attached second adjustment flow,
2. The order control unit causes the environment formation system to execute the fourth environment adjustment process when both the second and third transition conditions are satisfied during the execution of the third environment adjustment process. The controller according to any one of 5 to 5. The fifth environmental adjustment process is associated with the fourth and fifth transition conditions of the fifth environmental adjustment process, and further, after the fourth transition condition and the fifth environmental adjustment process. A third that associates the sixth environmental adjustment process that can be executed, and further associates the fifth transition condition with the seventh environmental adjustment process that can be executed after the fifth environmental adjustment process. It also has a storage unit that stores the adjustment flow.
The order control unit is in the middle of executing the fifth environment adjustment process.
When the fourth transition condition is satisfied, the sixth environment adjustment process is executed by the environment formation system.
The controller according to any one of claims 2 to 6, which causes the environment formation system to execute the seventh environment adjustment process when the fifth transition condition is satisfied.

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