Abstract An operation control desk (II) operates a plurality of units (15, 15') to be controlled by using a CRT unit (16) without resort to additional operation control desks. The same operation switch (23) is used to function differently in compliance with the units (15, 15') to be controlled. A push-button switch is used as the operation switch (23), the CRT unit (16) is provided for displaying a function of the push-button switch, and a function name picture of the push-button switch is displayed on a screen (22) of the CRT unit (16). The function of the push-button switch once set for an object to be controlled is automatically changed as necessary to a function for another object to be controlled. The operation control desk is standardized in configuration independently of the kind of the objects to be controlled and is multi-functional, thus ensuring space reduction and cost reduction.
I. An operation control desk (II) having a plurality of operation switches (23) which are selectively operated to control a plurality of controllable units (15, 15') through a computer (14), said control desk comprising: a control panel (12) on which said plurality of operation switches (23) are arranged in a pattern; display means (16) for displaying on its screen pictures representative of functions of individual operation switches (23) in a pattern corresponding to the pattern of the arrangement of said operation switches; and means (24, 25, 26, 27), provided on part of said control panel (12), for selectively changing the screen of said display means and pictures displayed thereon and making operation switches (23) corresponding to the changed pictures perform functions represented by said changed pictures.
Claim 2
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An operation control desk according to Claim I wherein said display means comprises a CRT unit (16).
Claim 3
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An operation control desk according to Claim I wherein said selectively changing means comprises scroll means (26) for selective scrolling of the display pictures.
Claim 4
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An operation control desk according to Claim I wherein said selectively changing means comprises ten keys (24), a screen change selection switch (25), scroll keys (26) and mode selection keys (27).
Claim 5
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An operation control desk according to Claim I wherein said screen and pictures are automatically changed in accordance with scheduled purposes.
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