Mitsubishi A User Manual

α
Simple Application Controllers
Introduction 1
1-1
1. Introduction
This section describes the ma
j
or functions of the AL-PCS/WIN-E software and the Outline of
this manual. Make sure to read this section before usin
g
the software.
1.1 Outline
The software packa
g
e AL-PCS/WIN-E is a pro
g
rammin
g
tool desi
g
ned to be used with the
α
Simple Application Controllers. The VLS software runs on Microsoft Windows Versions 95, 98,
and NT Version 4.0 and above
(
hereafter referred to collectivel
y
as Windows
)
. The software
has been desi
g
ned to be both powerful and user friendl
y
. While man
y
of the software features
can be learned intuitivel
y
, a detailed help file has been incorporated into the software to assist
users in findin
g
answers to their
q
uestions.
1.1.1 List of Models Compatible with the VLS software
The AL-PCS/WIN-E software is compatible with all of the
α
Series Controllers. Current models
and models scheduled for release in 1999 include;
AL-6MR-A, AL-10MR-A, AL-10MR-D, AL-10MT-
D, AL-20MR-A, AL-20MR-D, and AL-20MT-D.
1.1.2 Product Configuration
Check the contents of the AL-PCS/WIN-E box a
g
ainst this list to confirm that the followin
g
accessories are supplied.
Flopp
y
Disk SW0D5F-ALVLS-E 3.5-inch
(
1.44 MB
)
3 disks
Manual
(
this manual
)
JY992D74001D
1.1.3 Major Features of the AL-PCS/WIN-E Software
The AL-PCS/WIN-E is a powerful tool for pro
g
rammin
g
the Alpha Simple Application Control-
ler in Function Block st
y
le. The Visual Nature of the software helps the user to see and under-
stand the relationships between all parts of the pro
g
ram. Powerful and eas
y
to use, the VLS
software has incorporated the followin
g
features for
y
our convenience:
Normal Windows based software functions
Full ran
g
e of pull down menus with premade icons
Mouse Access to Most Features
The Auto Wizard for Be
g
innin
g
Users
S
y
stem Sketch Capabilities to add
y
our Own Icons
Simulation Capabilit
y
for Pro
g
ram Debu
gg
in
g
Run Time Monitor
Personal Computer or Modem hookups

Mitsubishi A Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	A
Category	Controller
Language	English