Mitsubishi AL2 Series User Manual

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Table of Contents
Safety Guidelines ................................................................................ iii
1. Introduction ..............................................................................1-1
1.1 Special Features Display messages and Function Block data ............. 1-1
1.2 Model Name .......................................................................................... 1-2
2. Function Block Programming .................................................... 2-1
2.1 Block Type and the FBD base .............................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 Inputs ........................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Front Panel Keys .......................................................................... 2-2
2.1.3 System Memory Bits .................................................................... 2-3
2.1.4 Function Blocks ............................................................................ 2-3
2.1.5 Outputs ........................................................................................ 2-4
2.1.6 Function Block Diagram (FBD) base ............................................ 2-4
2.2 Programming Methods .......................................................................... 2-5
2.2.1 Direct Programming ..................................................................... 2-5
2.2.2 AL-PCS/WIN-E Programming Software Ver 2.00 ........................ 2-5
3. System Menu ............................................................................ 3-1
3.1 Menu Options Instructions .................................................................... 3-1
3.2 The Stop Mode ..................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Top Menu ..................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.2 The “Others... ............................................................................... 3-3
3.3 The Run Mode Top Menu ..................................................................... 3-7
3.4 The Edit Menu ..................................................................................... 3-13
3.5 The Function Block Edit Menu ............................................................ 3-13
3.6 Option Screen Setup ........................................................................... 3-13
3.6.1 ProgEdit ..................................................................................... 3-13
3.6.2 Change the Language Setting ................................................... 3-13
3.6.3 ClockSET ................................................................................... 3-14
3.6.4 SummerTime .............................................................................. 3-14
3.6.5 Password ................................................................................... 3-15
3.6.6 Serial Com ................................................................................. 3-15
3.6.7 Memory cassette ........................................................................ 3-16
3.7 LCD Displays ...................................................................................... 3-17
3.7.1 Image Table ............................................................................... 3-17
3.7.2 LCD Function ............................................................................. 3-17
3.8 Block Items ......................................................................................... 3-18
3.8.1 Input Blocks ............................................................................... 3-18
3.8.2 Function Blocks .......................................................................... 3-18
3.8.3 Output Blocks ............................................................................. 3-18
3.8.4 Connected Blocks ...................................................................... 3-18
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Mitsubishi AL2 Series Specifications

General

Model	AL2 Series
Digital Inputs	Yes
Digital Outputs	Yes
Type	PLC
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi
Input Voltage	100 to 240 VAC or 24 VDC (depending on model)
Output Voltage	24V DC
Number of Inputs	8 to 64 (depending on model)
Number of Outputs	6 to 64 (depending on model)
Programming Language	Ladder Diagram
Communication Ports	RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet (depending on model)
Operating Temperature	0 to +55°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70°C
Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Weight	Varies depending on the model