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Simple Application Controllers
Introduction 1
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1. Introduction
This section describes the ma
or functions of the AL-PCS/WIN-E software and the Outline of
this manual. Make sure to read this section before usin
the software.
1.1 Outline
The software packa
e AL-PCS/WIN-E is a pro
rammin
tool desi
ned to be used with the
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Simple Application Controllers. The VLS software runs on Microsoft Windows Versions 95, 98,
and NT Version 4.0 and above
hereafter referred to collectivel
as Windows
. The software
has been desi
ned to be both powerful and user friendl
. While man
of the software features
can be learned intuitivel
, a detailed help file has been incorporated into the software to assist
users in findin
answers to their
uestions.
1.1.1 List of Models Compatible with the VLS software
The AL-PCS/WIN-E software is compatible with all of the
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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
ainst this list to confirm that the followin
accessories are supplied.
Flopp
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
rammin
the Alpha Simple Application Control-
ler in Function Block st
le. The Visual Nature of the software helps the user to see and under-
stand the relationships between all parts of the pro
ram. Powerful and eas
to use, the VLS
software has incorporated the followin
features for
our convenience:
Normal Windows based software functions
Full ran
e of pull down menus with premade icons
Mouse Access to Most Features
The Auto Wizard for Be
innin
Users
S
stem Sketch Capabilities to add
our Own Icons
Simulation Capabilit
for Pro
ram Debu
in
Run Time Monitor
Personal Computer or Modem hookups