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- Page 1 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER MODEL ALPHA2 QUICK START MANUAL Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ALPHA2 QUICK START MANUAL 1. INTRODUCTION 8. PROGRAMMING USING AL-PCS ..............3 ......10 1.1 AVAILABLE MODELS ............3 8.1 OUTLINE ................. 10 1.2 CAUTION ................3 8.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........... 10 2. DIMENSIONS ..............3 8.3 INSTALLING AND STARTING AL-PCS ......11 3 INSTALLATION .............. -
Page 3: Introduction
ALPHA2 QUICK START MANUAL 1. INTRODUCTION • The Alpha2 Series is not designed to be used in life critical or fail safe applications. The Alpha2 Series Controllers provides supervisory control for use in • Under no circumstances will Mitsubishi Electric be liable or the home, office, factory, or wherever you need it. -
Page 4: Wiring Diagrams
INSTALL: Align the upper side of the Alpha2 DIN rail mounting groove Note: The Alpha2 Series controller must be used with either the with the DIN rail (#1) and push it onto the rail (#2). - Page 5 ALPHA2 QUICK START MANUAL 1. DC Power Supply, 24V DC n RECOMMENDED POWER WIRING DIAGRAM 2. Circuit Isolation Device 3. Circuit Protection Device - Limit to 1.0A 4. DC Power Terminals 5. Sink/Source Input Wiring Terminals 6. Sensor Input Switches 7.
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Page 6: Specifications
ALPHA2 QUICK START MANUAL 5. SPECIFICATIONS n GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Description Specifications n POWER REQUIREMENTS AND INPUT SPECIFICATIONS (-25) - 55°C / (-13) - 131°F, Operating Temperature Displayed: (-10) - 55°C / 14 - 131°F Storage Temperature (-30) - 70°C / (-22) - 158°F... -
Page 7: System Menu
6.4 THE EDIT MENU software. • CLOCKSET Set the Real Time Clock or input a daily clock The Edit Menu can be entered when the Alpha2 is in the ProgEdit or adjustment. Monitor main programming screen. If entering options or connecting FBs, these procedures have to be finished or canceled before the Edit •... -
Page 8: Option Screen Setup
4. Press the “OK” key to accept and activate the password. • DELETE FB Delete Selected Function Block 5. A key symbol will now be displayed at the top of the Alpha2 display. n TO CANCEL A PASSWORD 6.6 OPTION SCREEN SETUP 1. -
Page 9: Block Availability
ALPHA2 QUICK START MANUAL 7.1 BLOCK AVAILABILITY 7.4 METHODS TO CREATE A FUNCTION BLOCK • The number of System Inputs and Outputs is determined by the type 7.4.1 New FB of controller being programmed. Configurations include 6 In/4 Out, 8 To use the New FB option, proceed to the Edit Menu (Chapter 6.4) -
Page 10: Using Keys As Inputs
2. It is possible to force ON/OFF, however, the status is decided by programming control. • When installing the connector cover of Alpha2 series, be careful not to pinch your finger. 3. It is possible to force ON/OFF. Only some FB, however, the status is decided by programming control. -
Page 11: Installing And Starting Al-Pcs
8.3 INSTALLING AND STARTING AL-PCS This section describes how to install the AL-PCS programming software package and to connect the Alpha2 Series Controller to the Personal Computer. The Operation System requirements are outlined and the equipment necessary to make all proper connections are detailed. -
Page 12: Starting Al-Pcs
ALPHA2 QUICK START MANUAL 5. If the destination folder need to be changed for the AL-PCS SHORTCUT component files, click “Browse” , and use the browser to locate the appropriate destination. 6. Click “NEXT” . 7. If the Program folders need to be changed for the AL-PCS, enter the program folder name. -
Page 13: Using The Help Files In Al-Pcs
ALPHA2 QUICK START MANUAL 2. Select “Compatibility” tab, and then click “Show settings for all users” 8.5 USING THE HELP FILES IN AL-PCS button. “Vls Properties” dialog box appears. The AL-PCS includes a powerful package of help files to guide the user through the programming options. - Page 14 ALPHA2 QUICK START MANUAL n THE CONTEXT HELP n SEARCH FOR HELP ON... The Context Help command can provide help with Toolbars and It is possible to search the informations and instruction for using associated commands. When choosing the Toolbar’s Context Help AL-PCS or various pieces of reference information from the desired button or pushing the “Shift”...
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Page 15: Function Blocks
OFF and then setting the status of their Outputs accordingly. The Set/Reset Function Block either holds an output ON (set) or releases the output • There are six types of logic blocks available in the Alpha2 Series - Set/ OFF (reset.) Priority can be given to either... - Page 16 AS-interface bits, and The PID Function Block is the Alpha2 Connect the operation keys. No function block appears 10 Byte...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
NOTES ON USE it is possible that the program data was damaged. Delete the Do not connect a wire with a soldered end to an Alpha2 series terminal program and then write or install a new program. due to poor contact and the possibility of the wire shearing. -
Page 18: Cannot Communicate With Al-Pcs
Check the following items. 1. Check cable (AL-232CAB) connection. Refer to section 8.2 for the connection method. 2. Check the power supply supplied to the Alpha2 series. Check the wiring for the power supply. Be sure the specifications in this manual are met. - Page 19 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMATION, INC. 500 Corporate Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Ph 847.478.2100 • Fx 847.478.2253 us.MitsubishiElectric.com/fa/en/support January, 2016 • ©2016, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. • Specifications subject to change without notice. • All rights reserved AZ-JY992D97301-A Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.