ALPHA / ALPHA XL

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ALPHA / ALPHA XL
Products/ALPHA
ALPHA Micro Controllers
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A single multi-functional unit instead of
multiple components
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The ALPHA Controller A New, Economical
Performance Standard
Products/ALPHA
Product Description
Performance
FX1N , FX2N 16-256 I/Os
FX1S 10-34 I/Os
Compact PLCs
ALPHA / ALPHA XL 6-24 I/Os
ALPHA Class
Logic Modules, Counters, Relays
Discrete Components
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I/Os
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Principle integrated multifunctional controllers
Products/ALPHA
Product Description

• Easy selection of integrated functions
• 
  gt Support for many control tasks
• Controllers
• ALPHA 6 - 20 I/Os More than 20 I/Os with
  additional interface
• ALPHA XL 14 -24 I/Os Additional interface,
  expandable with additional I/Os Larger range
  of functions Bigger display

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Universal, flexible and versatile for many
applications
Products/ALPHA
Product Description

• Pumps
• Marine equipment (DNV certification)
• Special-function vehicles
• Lighting systems, general building services
• Heating, A/C, ventilation, greenhouses
• Gate, door and blind control systems
• Alarm and security systems
• And much more...

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Modular components well-designed and
user-friendly
Products/ALPHA
Product Description
Expansion modules
Power supply connection
Inputs
Interface for a PC or the memory cassette
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Large, clearLCD display
Second interface, space for expansion modules
Outputs
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The integrated controller with MMI functionality
Products/ALPHA
Product Description

• Controller, control panel and display in a
  single unit
• Logical menu on the LCD with graphical and plain
  text displays
• All relevant values and dialogs displayable in 6
  languages
• Programming, operating, data display all on a
  single display!

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One ALPHA replaces a collection of discrete
components
Products/ALPHA
Product Description
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Key features of the ALPHA controllers
Products/ALPHA
Product Description

• Integrated power supply
• Maintenance-free EPROM memory
• Analog signal processing on up to 8
  configurable inputs
• Programming via control panel or PC
• Control panel can be used as an ordinary
  control unit
• User-friendly calendar/clock functions
• Function as an AS-Interface field bus slave
  (option for ALPHA 20 XL)

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Additional highlights of the ALPHA XL
Products/ALPHA
Product Description

• Extra-large backlit display with HMI functions
• Expandable with additional I/O adapters
• Significantly wider operating temp. range (-25 to
  55C)
• Extra large program capacity, up to 200 function
  blocks
• Remote maintenance via GSM modem
• Math functions

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Total communication and you are always in
control
Products/ALPHA
Product Description
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The right performance for every application
Products/ALPHA
Specifications
ALPHA
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ALPHA XL
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ALPHA XL expansion modules
Products/ALPHA
Specifications

• Additional digital inputs and outputs
• No additional space required modules are
  installed directly in the controller
• In the AL2-4EX two inputs can also be used
  as high-speed counters (1kHz)

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AL-EEPROM memory cassettes
Products/ALPHA
Specifications

• Just switch the cassette to change programs
• Program transfers to external system memory
• Makes running special programs simple

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Operational specifications
Products/ALPHA
Specifications

• Power supply
• 24V DC
• 100 240V AC (50/60Hz)
• Input options
• 24V DC (up to 8 digital or analog inputs)
• 100 240V AC
• Output options
• Relay with 8A per output at 240V AC / 24V DC
• Transistor with 1A per output at 5-24V DC

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ALPHA POWER the super-reliable PSU
Products/ALPHA
Specifications

• 24V DC 1.5A for worldwide compatibility
• Power failure buffer t ? gt20ms with power
  reserve
• Slim design
• Load peaks up to 200 for several seconds

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Dimenions
Products/ALPHA
Specifications
ALPHA
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ALPHA XL
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The AL-PCS/WIN programming software package
Products/ALPHA
Software

• The graphical 3-in-1 package
• Programming
• Simulation
• Visualisation

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Generate your own programs NO experience
required
Products/ALPHA
Software

• 1. Install the software on your Windows PC.
• 2. Position symbols in the graphical
  interface(e.g. pre-programmed function blocks).
• 3. Double-click on the symbols to set your
  parameters (e.g. how long a relay shouldremain
  switched on).
• Eliminate any errors with the program simulation
  and monitoring functions. Check program execution
  with the process visualisation. Print your
  program documentation.
• Your ALPHA takes care of everything else...

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Simple graphical function symbols for all your
needs
Products/ALPHA
Software
Function blocks
Symbols foroutput functions
Symbols forinput functions
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Function blocks make building programs easy
Products/ALPHA
Software

• Graphical symbols for all functions
• No complex programming language
• Uses familiar circuit diagram displays
• Short learning curve
• Create programs with a few mouse clicks
• Available in 6 languages

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Clarity with monitoring, program simulation
process visualisation
Products/ALPHA
Software

• Monitoring functions
• Monitor program execution on your PC
• Program simulation
• Test programs without a connected ALPHA
• Activate functions with a click on a symbol
• Process visualisation
• In a separate window on your screen
• Integrate a picture of your application
• Make all processes transparent

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Products/ALPHA
Thank You!
Thank you for your interest in Mitsubishi
Electric products!
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